Processed Dog Food

Synthetic Devoid of Life Nutrients

Commercial kibbles not only harbour harmful toxins but are also stripped of much of their nutritional value, resulting in a “dead” food product.

Many well-intentioned consumers, seeking to provide their pets with a high-quality diet, often choose expensive “grain-free” kibbles that claim to be all-natural or even organic, believing they are purchasing more nutritious options.

However, even if these kibbles feature high-quality ingredients without preservatives, fillers, or additives, the cooking process they undergo ultimately diminishes the nutritional benefits these ingredients could provide.

As a result, the kibble contains denatured proteins, inactive enzymes, and non-viable natural microflora (beneficial bacteria). These components are crucial for the complete digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients, creating a synergistic effect that is lost in processed kibble.

Starch

Most dry dog foods contain at least 30% starch, with an average starch content of around 40% and some brands reaching up to 60%. These carbohydrates not only help reduce costs for pet food manufacturers but also play a crucial role in the extrusion process. During extrusion, starch gelatinizes when exposed to heat and moisture, allowing the food to bind together into kibble form.

While dogs require protein and fat in their diet to thrive, they have no nutritional need for starch. Therefore, starch is included in pet foods not because dogs need it, but to enable manufacturers to produce billions of bags each year at a lower cost.

Processed vs Raw 

Eating the same food in a processed form carries five times the risk of triggering an allergic reaction compared to eating it in its raw or unaltered state. This is because commercially prepared foods, cooked at high temperatures, create new antigens that are more likely to provoke an immune response—especially in pets with compromised immune systems.

Just like people, dogs are a reflection of what they eat. Save your dog from unnecessary suffering by understanding the truth about their diet.

Synthetic Fortification
Manufacturers often attempt to compensate for lost nutritional value by adding synthetic vitamins and minerals to their formulas.

However, studies indicate that these synthetic additives can do more harm than good for our pets. The body struggles to fully utilize these synthetic vitamins, treating them as foreign substances. This can place additional stress on the liver and kidneys, potentially compromising your pet's health.