Do dogs need fats??

For now, let me tell you about fat... you don't want a fat dog, but your dog wants fat. Those are not conflicting statements.

The Fats Your Dog Needs..

Fats are saturated or polyunsaturated, and your dog needs both in order to form essential fatty acids (EFA's) necessary for good health.

The Functions of Fat In 's Body

Fats are vital for a healthy coat and skin, reproductive efficiency and kidney function.

They also provide energy and aid metabolic processes. But there are good fats and bad fats.

Many commercial dog foods make little distinction between them. You have to know how to read the labels, but dog food manufacturers try to keep you in the dark

The Good, The Bad & the Ugly of Proteins for your Dog

3 Good Proteins:
Muscle meats

Eggs

Organ meats (such as liver) .


3 Worthless Proteins:
Wheat

Corn

Barley


What's the Point in Knowing This?

Dog food manufacturers must have at least 9% protein in their food (called the Guaranteed Analysis) or they are required to print on the label that the food is not nutritionally adequate.


So how dog food companies cut this corner? They use cheap vegetable proteins like wheat, corn and barley to meet the Guaranteed Analysis requirements AND keep their profits high by not using more expensive meat... all at the expense of 's health.
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