THIS IS HOW YOUR DOG CAN BENEFIT FROM FISH-BASED FOOD

Fish-based diets have become an important alternative to protein sources.

This is the case not only for us humans, but also for our dog friends. Fish is not only a good source for protein, but it includes several nutritional supplements that are crucial for a healthy diet, such as vitamin D and fatty acids (1).

So what are the benefits of a fish-based diet for our dogs?

As our dogs grow and become adults, they need diets that are focused on maintaining their health and helping them receive all the necessary nutrients for an optimal daily functioning. Diets need to include a sufficient amount of calories in order to allow them to be as active as they want. Moreover, adult dogs’ nutrition is important in preserving healthy body systems, such as a functioning immune system, a healthy digestive system, intact skin and coat and more (2). Diets provided during this stage of life are also differentiated based on the size and breed of the dog.

Small breed dogs are a bit more susceptible and sensitive to inflammation than other dogs (3). That is why their diet needs to be even more focused on providing nutrients that can help them maintain their health as stable as possible, reducing inflammatory states as much as possible.

This is why including fish in our dogs’ diets can be so crucial. Eating fish can be an optimal way for dogs to acquire both the right amount of protein, but also omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for a good inflammatory response of the body (4). These fatty acids are not produced by the dog’s body endogenously, so it is extremely important that our dogs receive them from their diets. Omega-3 fatty acids help maintaining a proper brain functioning, as well as dealing with inflammatory diseases. Moreover, they play a key role in protecting the skin and coat of our dogs (5). All of these functions are exactly what adult dogs in general, and small breed dogs specifically are in need for.

Biopet is an international player in the development and production of pet foods that are specifically designed and custom-made for pets of different sizes and ages. Among their products are the Urban Choice fish-based formula for adult, small-breed dogs. This formula contains ocean fish, together with all other nutritional needs, such as vitamins and minerals and important antioxidants.

Contact us for more information on our fish-based diets for adult small-breed dogs and for all other dogs as well.

References:

1. https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/food/fish/health-benefits#:~:text=Fish%20is%20filled%20with%20omega,part%20of%20a%20healthy%20diet

2. https://pfiaa.com.au/life-stage-nutrition-dog/

3. https://www.ovrs.com/blog/small-dogs/#:~:text=Small%20breeds%20are%20more%20susceptible,difficulty%20walking%20or%20even%20paralysis.

4. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-fish/#:~:text=So%20Can%20Dogs%20Eat%20Fish,of%20mercury%20such%20as%20tuna.

5. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fish-oil-for-dogs/

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