From: Lisa Walther
Checked: Carla Steffen
What actually ends up in the food bowl?
If you want to find out for sure, get to grips with a wooden spoon yourself. It is important that your four-legged friend is provided with all the essential nutrients they need. That's why you should think carefully about your dog's nutritional needs beforehand.
In general, a ration should be structured as follows:
IMPORTANT NOTE: With vegan rations, it is not possible to make general statements about the required quantities of ingredients in relation to the dog's weight. This is because lupin flour, chickpeas and the like differ considerably in their composition. If a few grams of one ingredient are sufficient, a much higher quantity of the other may be required to cover the dog's need for various substances. For this reason, we regularly provide precisely adapted recipes on our blog. These are calculated using a special program and tailored to the respective weight.
But now to the individual ingredients.
Carbohydrates have wrongly gained a bad reputation in recent years. They are very easy for our dogs to digest as long as they have been broken down in advance, for example by cooking. In order to meet the energy requirements of our four-legged friends, it is necessary to feed them food made up of sugar molecules. These cannot be completely covered by proteins or other nutrients. In addition, the individual carbohydrate representatives have different levels of essential substances. Potatoes, for example, are known for their high potassium content, oatmeal replenishes magnesium stores and quinoa is a health booster with numerous positive properties.
For this reason, carbohydrates can end up in the food bowl in future without a guilty conscience.
What's one man's sorrow is another man's blessing. In contrast to carbohydrates, proteins are currently enjoying outstanding popularity. High contents are used for advertising and marketing purposes. But what is actually behind this?
Proteins are macromolecules that are made up of various amino acids. Ten of these amino acids are essential for dogs, meaning they cannot be synthesized by the body itself. They must therefore be supplied through food.
Proteins are broken down by various metabolic processes in the liver and kidneys. Too much can therefore put a strain on these organs and therefore the body. It becomes particularly critical if you already have diseases such as chronic renal insufficiency or impaired liver function.
That's why it's all about quality over quantity! The protein you feed your dog should be of high quality, easily digestible and contain essential amino acids. Cooked pulses and protein powder are a very good choice.
In addition to carbohydrates and proteins, dogs need high-quality fats. These not only provide energy, but also have a positive effect on the immune system and skin/coat. As a rule of thumb: at least 0.5 g per day and kilogram should be provided. Hemp oil, chia oil, linseed oil, evening primrose oil and others have a good composition for dogs. Olive oil, on the other hand, is extremely healthy for humans, but not ideal for dogs. Important to know: EPA and DHA are two fatty acids with outstanding properties - but they are only found in algae (and various fish). As salmon oil is not used in vegan rations, algae products such as capsules, oils or powders should be used.
Organic fruit
Fibers/fibre are important aids to digestion. These are mainly found in vegetables. In addition to a high fiber content, they also provide various vitamins and, in combination with various types of fruit, act as a real fitness booster. As a general rule, all varieties that need to be cooked for humans should also be cooked for dogs. Vegetables that we eat raw ourselves can also be eaten raw by dogs. The more finely chopped fruit and vegetables are, the better the various vital substances are available. It is advisable to use regional and seasonal varieties in organic quality, as this keeps the ecological footprint small and puts less strain on the dog's organism.
Since avocado, onions, garlic and leeks are sometimes poisonous (depending on the dosage and plant part), they should not be fed. Under no circumstances should grapes be provided!
ALL-IN VELUXE
Since natural ingredients do not provide all essential nutrients in sufficient quantities, a mineral powder should be used to supplement them. We have developed the "ALL-IN VELUXE" for this purpose. The quantity to be administered depends on the raw materials to which it is added. We regularly provide new recipes and offer an individual ration calculation. This way, our vegan four-legged friends get everything they need for a healthy romp through life.
We wish you bon appétit
Your
Lisa Walther
