Kibble causes diseases in dogs
Kibble is ultra processed. 10% increase in processed food leads to 10% increase in cancers. So feeding kibble daily is a very bad idea.
1 in 2 dogs over 10 years of age develops cancer. Fresh food fed dogs have only 2% chance of developing cancers. And if cancers develop they are less aggressive. Numerous studies in humans and dogs link consumption of ultra processed foods to developing cancers.
Because the teeth are not adequately rinsed with saliva, food remains in the spaces between the teeth. The sugars in the dry food serve as food for the bacteria in the oral cavity. More plaque forms. Regular feeding of dry food leads to the formation of hard, brown tartar.
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The hard, dry crumbs can irritate the digestive tract of dogs with sensitive stomach lining. The problem is exacerbated by the increased production of stomach acid. The dog begins to vomit. The dry pieces are difficult to digest because there is not enough moisture in the stomach to dissolve the nutrients.
The high proportion of low quality carbohydrates leads to increased gas formation in the digestive tract. The gas accumulates in the stomach overnight. The risk of gastric torsion is very high.
The intestinal mucosa becomes more permeable due to the ingestion of low-quality ingredients. Your dog is more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation. Larger molecules from the diet pass through the intestinal barrier into the bloodstream.
The immune system reacts more strongly to these substances. At the same time, more immunoglobulin E is produced due to the presence of gluten. An initial food intolerance becomes a food allergy. Your dog suffers from recurrent bloating and chronic diarrhoea.
The bacterial flora in the gut loses its biological balance. The individual food components can no longer be broken down properly. Your dog can no longer get enough energy from the food and is less efficient.
Because of the increased intake of carbohydrates and sugars, individual cells cannot store energy properly. As the blood sugar level rises sharply after eating, more insulin is released. The cells become insulin resistant. This leads to diabetes mellitus.
Currently approximately 85% dogs eating kibble. And “surprisingly enough” also about 85% of dogs are currently obese or overweight. Prolonged eating of highly processed food (whether by humans or dogs) is a major cause of obesity. Multiple kibble manufacturers who market their products as “low in fat” are relying on use high carbohydrates content as source of energy. This practice leads to numerous disease and cancers. Obesity is also a main cause of pancreatitis in dogs.
You are constantly giving your dog too much and too little energy. Weight gain. The joints become overused. Osteoarthritis (chronic joint degeneration) develops.
In addition, more fat accumulates in the liver. The liver cells can no longer adequately perform their detoxification function. Fat deposits build up on the walls of blood vessels. Blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease increase.
The low moisture content of dry food puts a strain on the dog's kidneys. Metabolites are not filtered out of the urine in sufficient quantities. They are deposited in internal organs, blood and lymph vessels.
The resulting free radicals cause chronic inflammation. The risk of tumour growth increases. If your dog does not consume enough fluids over a long period of time, he may become dehydrated on hot days. Kidneys are permanently damaged.
Dogs' digestive system is not evolutionally designed to process sugars and excessive carbohydrates. Diabetes often develops as a result of prolonged exposure to highly processed food.
Kibble Vs Fresh Food
| Comparison Criteria | Kibble | Happy Paws Nutrition |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Meat & bone meal | Human grade real food |
| Ingredients source | Unknown to manufacturers | Farms located in Victoria |
| Cooking method | Processed at high temperatures multiple times | Available in raw and lightly cooked options |
| Addictives | Preservatives, stabilisers, gelling agents, synthetic vitamins & minerals, palatability enhancers such as yeast, fats, artificial sweeteners and concentrated flavours, coating. | Optionally daily dose of customised multi vitamin from Baron Supplements Range |
| Individually customisable | No | Designed specifically based on nutritional requirements of your dog |
| Mass produced | Yes | No |
| Health Benefits | None | Plenty |
| Convenience | Very Convinient | Very Convinient |
| Digestability | 70-75% | Over 94% |
| Ingredient disclosure | No | Yes |
| Price | from $3 per kg | From $10 per kg |
| Product life | Nobody knows | Up to 3 months when frozen |
| Endorsed by dogs | No | Most definitely |
| Cooking time | 16-20 hours | No cooking for raw, 30-45 minutes for lightly cooked |
| Cooking temperature | Around 300 degrees Celsius | 60 degrees Celsius |
| Spieces appropriate | No | Yes |
| Main ingredient | Carbohydrates | Human grade muscle meat |
| Causes health issues | Yes | No |
| Endorsed by vets | Yes | Yes |
So what is the answer? We believe Happy Paws Nutrition is the best currently commercially available fresh food for your dog. So why not to give us a go and transform life of your fur baby for the best.
