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The Benefits of Duck for Cats and Dogs
More and more pet parents are looking to add Furchild’s Duck Meals to their cats’ and dogs’ diets.
Why?
On top of adding variety, duck is a common solution to food allergies and sensitivities as well as many other health benefits.
And here are 4 reasons why you should add our Duck Meals, Duck Necks, or Duck Treats to your dogs’ and cats’ diets.
1. Nutritional Benefits
Duck is a great source of protein. Low in saturated fat, with a rich source of most B vitamins, duck also has useful amounts of phosphorous and potassium.
It contains antioxidants, zinc and selenium, that help boost the immune system. And selenium also helps maintain normal thyroid function.
Moreover, duck is an excellent source of cancer-protective B Vitamins. Niacin (Vitamin B3) aids in controlling glucose levels in the body as well as converting protein, fat, and carbohydrates into usable energy. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) supports energy metabolism and cardiovascular health.
And since it is a protein source that is naturally higher in fat, it is excellent for energetic dogs and pets wanting to gain weight. Also, the content of omega-3 fatty acids in duck helps provide your dogs and cats with healthy skin and coats.
However, if your dogs or cats are overweight or have a history of pancreatitis, duck protein should be fed in moderation.
2. A Cooling Food
In Chinese medicine, duck is considered a "Yin” food. “Yin” represents the concepts of cooling, fluids, quietness, and passive behaviour as opposed to “Yang” which represents the concepts of heat, inflammation, outward energy, and aggressive behaviour.
Many holistic veterinarians recommend adding “cooling foods” such as duck for pets with inflammatory conditions such as allergies, arthritis, and cancer.
3. Food Allergies
Duck is a novel protein and a good alternative for dogs and cats that are food-sensitive to chicken or beef proteins.
Feeding an elimination trial of Duck protein (as well as lamb and other novel proteins) is often recommended along with a food allergy test. However, this test can be quite expensive and the information gained is not always worth the effort or expense.
For elimination diets and pets suffering from food intolerances or allergies, note that it is important to use high-quality meat, sourced from a trustworthy, uncontaminated source.
4. Variety
Variety is the spice of life and the key to optimal nutrition! In addition, variety works greatly in exciting your dogs’ and cats’ taste buds. Plus, feeding a variety of Furchild meals helps to improve your pet’s overall nutrition.
And since the best furchildren deserve the best ingredients…
Furchild only uses high-quality, human-grade meats, which is why our duck is imported from France. It’s cage-free, and has never been given any hormones, steroids, or antibiotics!
In addition to our Duck Meals, we also offer Freeze-dried Duck Treats and raw Duck Necks. Our Duck Necks come in frozen and freeze-dried options. It’s the perfect meaty treat or wholemeal replacement for pets depending on their size.
Raw necks are classed as edible bones due to them being soft, pliable, and easily crushed. Also, duck necks provide superior levels of amino acids, essential fatty acids and trace minerals.
Our freeze-dried duck treats are perfect as everyday high-value pet treats, a reward for training, or to add to your pet's bowl for a nutritional boost.
For dogs, our duck protein comes in combination with a variety of organic vegetables that provide important fibre, minerals, vitamins, organic oils, and trace minerals so that our dogs get the best nutrition they rightfully deserve!
Have a question or comment? We would love to hear about it.
FURCHILD is the first raw pet food company of its kind in the Middle East.
Discover the transformative power of our fresh, healthy, balanced meals, raw bones, all-natural chews, and premium handcrafted freeze-dried treats. Our Meals for Dogs and Meals for Cats are formulated by the world's leading pet food experts, approved by veterinarians, and are made of the highest quality ingredients.
- Human grade ingredients
- Organic vegetables and fruits
- Ethically sourced grass-fed, free-range and cage-free meats and poultry
- No antibiotics. No hormones. No preservatives. Absolutely no nasties!
- Grain-free and gluten-free
- Suitable for dogs and cats, puppies and kittens
- Home delivery anywhere in the UAE
- Monthly subscription plans and bulk order discount offerings
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