Feeding your dog: what and why?

You probably haven’t given it much thought, but you should!

Feeding Your Furry Friend Human-Grade Goodness

If you've ever wondered about the best way to keep your dog happy and healthy, I’d like to share some of the reasons why I believe opting for a human-grade variety of foods over the highly processed generic dog food from the supermarket aisle or pet shop can make all the difference in your pup's health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

1. Nutrition: The Backbone of a Happy, Healthy Pooch

Nutrition serves as the backbone for your dog's overall wellbeing. Providing your pup with high-quality, human-grade foods ensures they receive the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed to thrive. Just like us, dogs benefit from a balanced diet to support everything from a shiny coat to strong bones and a robust immune system.

2. Quality Ingredients for Optimal Health

Human-grade dog food typically boasts top-notch ingredients, often sourced from the same suppliers that provide food for humans. This means no mystery meat or questionable fillers. Instead, your pup gets the benefit of quality proteins, wholesome grains, and nutrient-rich vegetables that contribute to a well-rounded and nutritious meal. It's like treating your furry friend to a gourmet feast every day! Your dog should be rotating between various proteins each day from beef, lamb, chicken, fish, turkey and kangaroo. Sardines for their healthy oils and various vegetables, whole grains and probiotics. We also like to give our dogs raw chicken wings and or brisket bones for their teeth.

3. Cook it yourself or source a quality producer (i.e LYKA)

For years I have taken pride in the fact that I have cooked and prepared all of our dogs food in my kitchen with food I could eat myself. With 4 dogs this has become quite time consuming but necessary in my opinion for the health of our furbabies.. We have only recently discovered Lyka, an Australian business that provides freshly prepared nutritious meals to each individual dog, delivered to my door. I’m hooked… I know my dogs are getting what they need and nothing nasty and its so convenient.

Nutrition is the foundation of all aspects of health for puppies as they grow and develop. All our puppies now are fed Lyka Pet Food as soon as they’re weaned from their mothers.

Lyka meals are freshly prepared, lightly cooked and made with high quality, human-grade ingredients. These meals are nutritionally balanced and vet-formulated, so we know we’re giving them the best possible start.

With Lyka, puppies are supported through each growth stage — into adulthood and beyond! We recommend all our puppy parents continue to feed Lyka to give their dogs the best chance at a long, healthy life.

4. The Joy of Variety and Palatability

Wouldn't it be boring to eat the same thing every day? Dogs think so too! when you prepare or buy human-grade foods to feed your dog you will be giving your pooch a variety of flavors and textures, making mealtime an exciting event for your pup. This means your dog is more likely to enjoy every mouthful, encouraging a healthy appetite and, in turn, promoting an ideal weight and body condition.

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5. Long-Term Health Benefits

Investing in your dog's nutrition is an investment in their long-term health. Dogs fed with real food tend to experience fewer health issues, maintain a healthy weight, and have increased energy levels. A well-nourished dog is more likely to live a longer, happier life, and who wouldn't want that for their beloved four-legged family member?

Conclusion

In the grand scheme of your dog's life, what they eat plays a pivotal role in their health, happiness, and overall zest for life. By choosing a human-grade variety of foods, you're not just providing sustenance; you're crafting a recipe for a tail-wagging, energetic, and vibrant companion. So, here's to happy and healthy pups – because they deserve nothing but the best!