Weaknesses of Modern Dog Food
Excerpt from “Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet” by Steve Brown
Most modern dog foods come up short in comparison to the canine ancestral diet in three major ways:
Not enough protein
Unbalanced and incomplete fats.
Can’t be completely nutritionally balanced without some fresh foods
Not enough protein – Protein provided 49% of the calories in the dog’s ancestral diet, our gold standard. Modern dogs eating typical dry foods get about half as much protein (25% of calories) and seven times the amount of carbohydrates (43%) as their ancestral diet provided.
Unbalanced, incomplete, and a time, rancid fats – The scientific evidence is overwhelming – dogs who eat the proper amounts of balanced fat with a complete range of fatty acids, are healthier and happier. These dogs: learn faster; remember more; see and hear better; have fewer skin, coat and other inflammatory problems; are more coordinated; are less likely to be obese; and will probably live longer than dogs who do not consume a proper balance of fats.
Can’t be complete without some fresh foods – Dogs, like people, need some fresh whole foods. In the past ten years, many long-term studies have shown that vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant from whole foods are more nutritious than the synthesized or refined forms found in most dog foods.
WHY NATURE’S SELECT?
While the above information may be true of MOST modern dry dog food companies and dog food brands currently on the market, it does not apply to Nature’s Select Pet Food. Why? We are proud to say that our dry dog food contains on average between 75-90% protein coming from a meat source, rather than a vegetable or grain source, which is excellent for your pet’s overall health. Our recipes are nutritionally balanced and you can feel confident feeding our pet food to your dog without having to add additional vitamins, minerals, supplements, or fresh foods as our kibble contains all the goods in every bag proudly produced in the USA. Learn more about our ingredients here and discover the Nature’s Select Difference for your pet today! We invite you to contact us with your pet nutrition questions so our team can help you discover the best option for your furry friend, we are always here and happy to help our fellow pet loving parents.