Hello, As you know, we at the Dog Food Advisor base our ratings on what’s in a dog food recipe and not the marketing around it — so we’re total
nerds when it comes to what’s listed in the ingredients. Now, we all know a good level of high-quality meat is the basis of most top dog foods, but there are other ingredients you can find in — or add to — recipes that provide valuable nutrients for your dog. There are fewer than 100 Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists in the U.S.
and two of them work for Nom Nom. We asked one, Caitlyn Getty, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), for five lesser-known dog “superfoods”.
Kale “Kale provides huge nutritional value for very few calories. It’s full of fiber and calcium, and is packed with vitamins A, C, and E. Also, phytonutrients in cruciferous vegetables like kale boost dogs’ immune systems and provide antioxidants that can prevent cancer. They also help
maintain a healthy heart and eyes.”
Carrots “Another low-calorie, low-fat vegetable, cooked or raw carrots are a great source of fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene. Vitamin A is important for your dog’s eyes, skin and coat, and immune system, while dogs can actually convert beta-carotene into vitamin A
(cats can’t). This is why carrots feature in most of our recipes. They also make a great healthy treat.”
Sweet
Potatoes “White potatoes can be controversial when it comes to dogs — never feed them raw, by the way, because they contain solanine, which can be toxic to dogs — sweet potatoes are far more nutritionally valuable. They contain vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and other important nutrients.”
Spinach “Spinach has many of the same benefits as kale and carrots. It contains vitamins A, B, C, and K — the last of these being crucial in helping dogs’ blood to clot. It’s full of antioxidants, beta-carotene, and iron, which is needed for a healthy circulatory
system.” Green Beans “Green beans are full of vitamins and minerals — the benefits of which I’ve mentioned above — such as iron, calcium, vitamin B6, A, C, and K. Rich in fiber and low in calories, this makes them a perfect healthy treat and a great nutritional alternative to the conventional dog
biscuit.”
Take care, The DFA Team
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