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We are often asked about what pet owners can do to reduce their vet expenses and pet insurance costs. One answer to this is preventive care.
Illnesses are on the rise and a big reason is lifestyle factors. For dogs, in particular, it’s the high level of processed foods they are eating.
Over the last 60 years, illnesses in our furry family members have increased significantly, with some breeds living half as long as they could.
A great start: getting back to a healthy, whole foods diet.
Just like us humans, dogs need to eat healthy, whole foods. Real meats, vegetables, and fruits. Not the low-quality meats that go into many commercial pet food brands, that are overcooked and contain low nutritional value.
These commercial, processed diets often contain harmful chemicals, preservatives, additives and a high level of carbs (which dog’s do not need) causing illnesses such as inflammation, allergies, kidney failure, IBD, liver damage and so on. You can read more about that here.
How do I use food for preventive care?
As dog moms and dads, we can either switch our pups to a whole foods diet or add whole foods to their existing food as a nutritious top-up.
Research shows feeding a whole foods diet, or adding whole foods to your dog’s diet can reduce the risk of illness, increase your dog’s lifespan and give them a better quality of life. Dogs fed a whole foods diet live an average of 3.1 years longer than dogs fed a processed food diet.
Adding green leafy and orange vegetables to your dog’s diet can help reduce the risk of cancer and other illnesses.
That’s why we started Puppy Gang Fresh Foods, a whole food brand in Canada. We use only high-quality ingredients, and our meals contain no filler ingredients, no chemicals, preservatives or synthetic vitamins - only proteins, fruits, vegetables and organic supplements.
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods meals are steamed to preserve the nutrients, remove the risk of bacteria, and offer delivery across Canada. You can use code: FURKIN to receive 50% off your first order. Click here to learn more about Puppy Gang Fresh Foods.
Furkin and Puppy Gang Fresh Foods are independent third parties. Furkin does not endorse, provide advice on, or in any way promote the use of Puppy Gang Fresh Foods nor is this a solicitation of insurance by Puppy Gang Fresh Foods. Material provided herein is for informational purposes only.
