Cold-pressed dog food offers several advantages over traditional extruded kibble, making it an increasingly popular choice among dog owners. Here are some of its key benefits:
- Nutrient Retention: Cold pressing is carried out at significantly lower temperatures than traditional extrusion. This gentle production method helps preserve the natural nutrients, enzymes, and flavors of the ingredients. Vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids are less likely to be damaged by heat, resulting in a more nutritious meal for your dog.
- Easier Digestion: Cold-pressed dog food is generally easier for dogs to digest. The lower processing temperatures help prevent excessive denaturation of ingredients, making them more digestible and gentler on your dog's stomach. This is especially beneficial for dogs with sensitive digestion or gastrointestinal issues.
- Natural Ingredients: Cold-pressed dog food is often made with high-quality, natural ingredients and contains no fillers, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. This focus on wholesome ingredients can contribute to your dog's overall health and well-being.
- High Energy Value: Cold-pressed food is typically more energy-dense than conventional kibble, meaning dogs need to eat less to receive the same amount of energy. This can be particularly beneficial for overweight or less active dogs, helping with effective weight management.
- Hydration Support: Some cold-pressed foods readily absorb water and expand in the stomach rather than in the bowl. When mixed with water, they can help increase hydration, which is beneficial for dogs that do not naturally drink enough water.
- Excellent Palatability: Many dogs find cold-pressed food more appealing due to the preservation of its natural flavors and aromas. This can make mealtimes more enjoyable, especially for picky eaters.
- Long-Term Health and Vitality: Thanks to its focus on high-quality natural ingredients and improved nutrient retention, cold-pressed food can support a healthier lifestyle for dogs. This may contribute to better overall health, increased vitality, and potentially a longer life.
Ingredients: Dehydrated horse and lamb meat (30%), dried sweet potatoes (13%), dried potatoes, beef fat (12%), oats, rice (5%), fresh lamb liver (5%), dried pumpkin (2%), natural cellulose (2%), dried carrots (1.2%), flaxseed, chicory extract (source of inulin), dried herbs (mint 0.1%, rosemary 0.1%, parsley 0.1%), glucosamine (404 mg/kg), chondroitin sulfate (353 mg/kg).
Analytical Constituents: Crude protein: 24%; Crude fat: 14%; Crude fibre: 3.2%; Crude ash: 5.4%; Calcium: 1.1%; Phosphorus: 0.85%; Potassium: 0.65%; Magnesium: 0.17%; Sodium: 0.20%; Moisture (max.): 10%. Metabolisable Energy: 3,850 kcal/kg.
Nutritional Additives (per kg): Vitamins: Vitamin A (3a672a): 17,331 IU; Vitamin D3 (3a671): 1,733 IU; Vitamin E (all-rac-α-tocopheryl acetate) (3a700): 173 mg; Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) (3a821): 5.09 mg; Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (3a825i): 9 mg; Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) (3a831): 6.9 mg; Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) (3a835): 0.07 mg; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (3a300): 121 mg; Niacin (nicotinic acid) (3a314): 43.1 mg; Pantothenic acid (calcium D-pantothenate) (3a841): 17.8 mg; Folic acid (3a316): 0.69 mg; Biotin (3a880): 0.43 mg; Choline chloride (3a890): 1,872 mg.
Trace Elements: Iodine (coated granulated anhydrous calcium iodate) (3b203): 4.6 mg; Selenium (coated granulated sodium selenite) (3b802): 0.38 mg; Iron (ferrous sulfate monohydrate) (Fe; 3b103): 101 mg; Copper (copper sulfate pentahydrate) (3b405): 12.1 mg; Zinc (zinc oxide) (3b603): 129 mg; Manganese (manganous oxide) (3b502): 12.1 mg. Antioxidants: Extracts rich in tocopherols from vegetable oils.
