There are numerous issues associated with kibble feeding. Listed below is just few of those.
- Kibble is processed multiple times at extremely high temperatures effectively killing valuable vitamins and enzymes which then have to be replaced with synthetic substances.
- Stabilisers, preservatives and gelling agents are needed to keep kibble shelf stable
- It is unlikely that manufacturers would know where the meat meal came from originally
- Kibble needs to be coloured so it looks palatable
- Kibble does not store well and can go rancid quickly
- Mites can be transferred from the grain to the food, causing infection
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 that our food is the best option currently commercially available. So why not give Happy Paws Nutrition a go.
