dog kibble<\/a> (classic and premium). It is worth noting that kibble from major brands is produced by subcontractors, who must adhere to the specific recipes provided by their clients.
\nPremium ranges do not all share the same ingredients; some brands focus specifically on producing grain-free kibble, a trend that has gained popularity in recent years, while others prioritize ingredient sourcing and balanced recipes.<\/p>\nTherefore, you must be very careful when purchasing kibble, making sure to carefully review the nutritional information on the packaging and ensuring that your dog can tolerate it before making a final choice.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat constitutes a high-quality dog food formula?<\/h2>\n
As dogs age, their nutritional needs change significantly. A senior dog’s diet should be lower in fat and higher in protein, with a rebalanced nutritional profile designed to ensure many more healthy, happy years. Regardless of your pet’s age, however, their diet should always include the following elements:<\/p>\n
\n- High-quality protein intake.<\/li>\n
- A low fat content.<\/li>\n
- Easily absorbable carbohydrates.<\/li>\n
- Minerals to strengthen joints.<\/li>\n
- Vitamins C and E to boost your immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just like us humans, manufacturers have ventured into producing premium food for our canine companions, intended to be healthier for them. A brief history of kibble: Although the history of kibble dates back to the 19th century, its modern form conquered America in the 1950s before arriving in Europe. Created\u2014according to manufacturers\u2014to make life easier for pet owners, kibble began to face heavy criticism in the 1980s, particularly regarding food quality and the addition of chemical preservatives. Since then, manufacturers have been required to list the composition of their kibble on the packaging. Which ingredients? At the turn of the 2000s, the kibble industry launched so-called “premium” varieties onto the market. Compared to standard kibble, their advantages include higher-quality meats and ingredients with better traceability. Some brands have even gone as far as removing preservatives and additives, such as potato starch, which is sometimes used as a binding agent in certain kibbles. Thanks to the removal of these ingredients and the refinement of recipes, premium kibble is reportedly a better source of protein, fiber, and fats for our dogs. Varieties and manufacturing: First, a choice must be made between dry and wet food (also known as p\u00e2t\u00e9). While the premium nutritional characteristics mentioned above remain unchanged between these two varieties, wet food is often more palatable for dogs and helps keep them well-hydrated. Conversely, dry kibble has a longer shelf life and is more easily portable. However, there is significant disparity in the production of dog kibble (both standard and premium). It is worth noting that kibble from major brands is produced by subcontractors who must adhere to the recipes provided by their clients. Consequently, premium ranges do not all contain the same ingredients; some brands focus specifically on producing grain-free kibble, which has been trendy for several years, while others prioritize ingredient origin and balanced recipes. Therefore, you must be very attentive when purchasing kibble and be sure to check the nutritional information on the packaging, while also ensuring that your dog tolerates it before making a choice. What constitutes a good nutritional composition for dog food? As dogs age, their needs vary considerably. The diet of a senior dog should be lower in fat and higher in protein; their nutrition must be rebalanced to ensure they enjoy many more healthy years. On the other hand, regardless of your pet’s age, their diet should include the following: High-quality protein intake. A low fat content. Easily digestible carbohydrates. Minerals to strengthen joints. Vitamins C and E to boost the immune system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2497,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[245,242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1818294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellbeing","category-society"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1818294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1818294"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1818294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1818299,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1818294\/revisions\/1818299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1818294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1818294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1818294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}