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The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool

The post The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

Living in South Florida definitely has its perks, including balmy winter weather. For this thin-blooded gal, basking in year-round warmth and sunshine lends itself to a certain type of easygoing lifestyle accentuated by light, fresh foods that help me stay cool and don’t weigh me down when temperatures rise. But what about the best dog food for summer? Such dog food, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is classified as yin, or cooling, food.

“In Chinese medicine, all foods have energetic properties and produce a thermal effect on the body,” said holistic veterinarian Cornelia Wagner, Dr. med. vet., owner of Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Some foods are yang (warming) foods, while others are yin (cooling) foods.”

People and dogs can benefit from seasonally adapting their diet to consume more yin or yang foods. “In the heat of summer, it makes sense to incorporate more cooling yin foods into the diet, whereas in winter, the body benefits from more warming yang foods,” Dr. Wagner said.

“Neutral” foods, which are neither predominantly yin nor yang, are appropriate year-round.

Check out these yin and yang feeding guidelines for keeping your dog cool this summer.

Proteins to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

What proteins will cool a dog down in the summer? Photography by humonia/istock.

Ample protein is essential to your dog’s health; however, cooling yin proteins can also help your dog battle the heat, whereas yang proteins provide warmth on a chilly winter day.

Yin: cod, duck, duck eggs, rabbit, tofu, turkey, yogurt

Yang: chicken, lamb, trout, venison

Neutral: beans (adzuki, broad, kidney, red), beef, beef liver, chicken eggs, cow’s dairy, lentils, mackerel, pork, quail, salmon, sardines

Carbohydrates to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Chances are that when the weather cools, you turn to dishes made from denser carbohydrate sources, such as a stew of root vegetables, to nourish and comfort you, whereas in the summer you seek out lighter carb-based dishes, like a cooling wild rice salad. Not surprisingly, these instinctual dietary choices also coincide with the concepts of yin and yang. “Yang foods tend to be slower growing and originate under the earth, whereas yin foods are faster growing, have a higher water content and grow away from the earth,” Dr. Wagner said.

Yin: barley, buckwheat, millet, wild rice

Yang: oats, sticky rice, sweet potato

Neutral: brown rice, quinoa, white potato, white rice, pumpkin, yam

Fruits and Vegetables to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

If your dog loves a nice cold chunk of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, that’s no surprise. Watermelon, comprised mostly of water, is a classic cooling yin fruit. Here are examples of additional yin fruits and veggies as well as yang and neutral choices.

Yin: alfalfa sprouts, apple, banana, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, coconut, cranberry, cucumber, lettuce, mango, melon, pear, watermelon

Yang: asparagus, cherries, green beans, green peppers, kale, red peppers

Neutral: beet root, beet greens, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, raspberry

Herbs and Spices to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Ever break out into a sweat after eating a spicy meal? Then you’ve experienced the effects of yang spices, such as cayenne pepper. In the summertime, opt for more cooling seasonings to help your dog beat the heat.

Yin: peppermint, marjoram

Yang: basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, dill, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger

Preparation of Dog Food Matters

Cooking method also determines whether foods take on a more yin or yang quality, according to Dr. Wagner. “In hot weather, cook foods briefly or feed raw,” she said. “However, avoid feeding ice-cold foods, which are hard on digestion.” Adding water to fresh food also increases the yin quality, while helping to promote hydration.

Avoid Extremes with Dog Food in the Summer

Accentuating yin or yang foods according to the seasons is beneficial, but feeding an overabundance of either can lead to imbalances in the body, resulting in an excess of one type of energy with a corresponding deficiency of the other. According to Dr. Wagner, acute yin deficiency might result in signs such as sensitivity to cold, lethargy or poorly formed stool, while too many yang foods might cause feelings of stress, increased thirst and dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.

Consider Your Dog’s Health When Selecting Dog Food

A dog’s specific health issues also determine whether emphasizing yin or yang foods is appropriate. Yin diseases that benefit from more warming, yang foods include anemia, diabetes, chronic digestive issues, chronic kidney disease, dry skin, generalized weakness and hypothyroidism. Yang conditions warranting cooler yin foods include abscesses, acute fever, acute hepatitis, aggression, agitation, ear infections, infection, injuries, arthritis with inflamed or swollen joints, hot spots, hyperactivity and certain skin diseases.

Dr. Wagner also noted that while dry dog food is convenient, it is very yang. “Fresh ingredients, which are closest to a dog’s natural diet, are far superior than highly-processed foods, regardless of the season,” she said.

Thumbnail: Photography by duxx/Shutterstock.

Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, is a canine nutritionist and co-author, with W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., of two books, including Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health. Their online course, Complete Canine Nutrition, can be found at myhealthy dog.dog.

July is the CHILL ZONE on Dogster.com! Learn how to keep your dog cool, calm and collected this summer with articles on preventing summer mishaps, staving off stress and more. 

This piece was originally published in 2017.

Read more about dogs and food on Dogster.com:

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Dog Feeding Schedule: How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Eat?

Can Dogs Eat Vegetables Like Celery, Tomatoes and Cucumbers?

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The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool

The post The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

Living in South Florida definitely has its perks, including balmy winter weather. For this thin-blooded gal, basking in year-round warmth and sunshine lends itself to a certain type of easygoing lifestyle accentuated by light, fresh foods that help me stay cool and don’t weigh me down when temperatures rise. But what about the best dog food for summer? Such dog food, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is classified as yin, or cooling, food.

“In Chinese medicine, all foods have energetic properties and produce a thermal effect on the body,” said holistic veterinarian Cornelia Wagner, Dr. med. vet., owner of Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Some foods are yang (warming) foods, while others are yin (cooling) foods.”

People and dogs can benefit from seasonally adapting their diet to consume more yin or yang foods. “In the heat of summer, it makes sense to incorporate more cooling yin foods into the diet, whereas in winter, the body benefits from more warming yang foods,” Dr. Wagner said.

“Neutral” foods, which are neither predominantly yin nor yang, are appropriate year-round.

Check out these yin and yang feeding guidelines for keeping your dog cool this summer.

Proteins to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

What proteins will cool a dog down in the summer? Photography by humonia/istock.

Ample protein is essential to your dog’s health; however, cooling yin proteins can also help your dog battle the heat, whereas yang proteins provide warmth on a chilly winter day.

Yin: cod, duck, duck eggs, rabbit, tofu, turkey, yogurt

Yang: chicken, lamb, trout, venison

Neutral: beans (adzuki, broad, kidney, red), beef, beef liver, chicken eggs, cow’s dairy, lentils, mackerel, pork, quail, salmon, sardines

Carbohydrates to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Chances are that when the weather cools, you turn to dishes made from denser carbohydrate sources, such as a stew of root vegetables, to nourish and comfort you, whereas in the summer you seek out lighter carb-based dishes, like a cooling wild rice salad. Not surprisingly, these instinctual dietary choices also coincide with the concepts of yin and yang. “Yang foods tend to be slower growing and originate under the earth, whereas yin foods are faster growing, have a higher water content and grow away from the earth,” Dr. Wagner said.

Yin: barley, buckwheat, millet, wild rice

Yang: oats, sticky rice, sweet potato

Neutral: brown rice, quinoa, white potato, white rice, pumpkin, yam

Fruits and Vegetables to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

If your dog loves a nice cold chunk of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, that’s no surprise. Watermelon, comprised mostly of water, is a classic cooling yin fruit. Here are examples of additional yin fruits and veggies as well as yang and neutral choices.

Yin: alfalfa sprouts, apple, banana, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, coconut, cranberry, cucumber, lettuce, mango, melon, pear, watermelon

Yang: asparagus, cherries, green beans, green peppers, kale, red peppers

Neutral: beet root, beet greens, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, raspberry

Herbs and Spices to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Ever break out into a sweat after eating a spicy meal? Then you’ve experienced the effects of yang spices, such as cayenne pepper. In the summertime, opt for more cooling seasonings to help your dog beat the heat.

Yin: peppermint, marjoram

Yang: basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, dill, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger

Preparation of Dog Food Matters

Cooking method also determines whether foods take on a more yin or yang quality, according to Dr. Wagner. “In hot weather, cook foods briefly or feed raw,” she said. “However, avoid feeding ice-cold foods, which are hard on digestion.” Adding water to fresh food also increases the yin quality, while helping to promote hydration.

Avoid Extremes with Dog Food in the Summer

Accentuating yin or yang foods according to the seasons is beneficial, but feeding an overabundance of either can lead to imbalances in the body, resulting in an excess of one type of energy with a corresponding deficiency of the other. According to Dr. Wagner, acute yin deficiency might result in signs such as sensitivity to cold, lethargy or poorly formed stool, while too many yang foods might cause feelings of stress, increased thirst and dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.

Consider Your Dog’s Health When Selecting Dog Food

A dog’s specific health issues also determine whether emphasizing yin or yang foods is appropriate. Yin diseases that benefit from more warming, yang foods include anemia, diabetes, chronic digestive issues, chronic kidney disease, dry skin, generalized weakness and hypothyroidism. Yang conditions warranting cooler yin foods include abscesses, acute fever, acute hepatitis, aggression, agitation, ear infections, infection, injuries, arthritis with inflamed or swollen joints, hot spots, hyperactivity and certain skin diseases.

Dr. Wagner also noted that while dry dog food is convenient, it is very yang. “Fresh ingredients, which are closest to a dog’s natural diet, are far superior than highly-processed foods, regardless of the season,” she said.

Thumbnail: Photography by duxx/Shutterstock.

Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, is a canine nutritionist and co-author, with W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., of two books, including Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health. Their online course, Complete Canine Nutrition, can be found at myhealthy dog.dog.

July is the CHILL ZONE on Dogster.com! Learn how to keep your dog cool, calm and collected this summer with articles on preventing summer mishaps, staving off stress and more. 

This piece was originally published in 2017.

Read more about dogs and food on Dogster.com:

Fruits Dogs Can Eat (And Fruits That Are Toxic to Dogs)

Dog Feeding Schedule: How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Eat?

Can Dogs Eat Vegetables Like Celery, Tomatoes and Cucumbers?

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The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool

The post The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

Living in South Florida definitely has its perks, including balmy winter weather. For this thin-blooded gal, basking in year-round warmth and sunshine lends itself to a certain type of easygoing lifestyle accentuated by light, fresh foods that help me stay cool and don’t weigh me down when temperatures rise. But what about the best dog food for summer? Such dog food, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is classified as yin, or cooling, food.

“In Chinese medicine, all foods have energetic properties and produce a thermal effect on the body,” said holistic veterinarian Cornelia Wagner, Dr. med. vet., owner of Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Some foods are yang (warming) foods, while others are yin (cooling) foods.”

People and dogs can benefit from seasonally adapting their diet to consume more yin or yang foods. “In the heat of summer, it makes sense to incorporate more cooling yin foods into the diet, whereas in winter, the body benefits from more warming yang foods,” Dr. Wagner said.

“Neutral” foods, which are neither predominantly yin nor yang, are appropriate year-round.

Check out these yin and yang feeding guidelines for keeping your dog cool this summer.

Proteins to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

What proteins will cool a dog down in the summer? Photography by humonia/istock.

Ample protein is essential to your dog’s health; however, cooling yin proteins can also help your dog battle the heat, whereas yang proteins provide warmth on a chilly winter day.

Yin: cod, duck, duck eggs, rabbit, tofu, turkey, yogurt

Yang: chicken, lamb, trout, venison

Neutral: beans (adzuki, broad, kidney, red), beef, beef liver, chicken eggs, cow’s dairy, lentils, mackerel, pork, quail, salmon, sardines

Carbohydrates to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Chances are that when the weather cools, you turn to dishes made from denser carbohydrate sources, such as a stew of root vegetables, to nourish and comfort you, whereas in the summer you seek out lighter carb-based dishes, like a cooling wild rice salad. Not surprisingly, these instinctual dietary choices also coincide with the concepts of yin and yang. “Yang foods tend to be slower growing and originate under the earth, whereas yin foods are faster growing, have a higher water content and grow away from the earth,” Dr. Wagner said.

Yin: barley, buckwheat, millet, wild rice

Yang: oats, sticky rice, sweet potato

Neutral: brown rice, quinoa, white potato, white rice, pumpkin, yam

Fruits and Vegetables to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

If your dog loves a nice cold chunk of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, that’s no surprise. Watermelon, comprised mostly of water, is a classic cooling yin fruit. Here are examples of additional yin fruits and veggies as well as yang and neutral choices.

Yin: alfalfa sprouts, apple, banana, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, coconut, cranberry, cucumber, lettuce, mango, melon, pear, watermelon

Yang: asparagus, cherries, green beans, green peppers, kale, red peppers

Neutral: beet root, beet greens, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, raspberry

Herbs and Spices to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Ever break out into a sweat after eating a spicy meal? Then you’ve experienced the effects of yang spices, such as cayenne pepper. In the summertime, opt for more cooling seasonings to help your dog beat the heat.

Yin: peppermint, marjoram

Yang: basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, dill, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger

Preparation of Dog Food Matters

Cooking method also determines whether foods take on a more yin or yang quality, according to Dr. Wagner. “In hot weather, cook foods briefly or feed raw,” she said. “However, avoid feeding ice-cold foods, which are hard on digestion.” Adding water to fresh food also increases the yin quality, while helping to promote hydration.

Avoid Extremes with Dog Food in the Summer

Accentuating yin or yang foods according to the seasons is beneficial, but feeding an overabundance of either can lead to imbalances in the body, resulting in an excess of one type of energy with a corresponding deficiency of the other. According to Dr. Wagner, acute yin deficiency might result in signs such as sensitivity to cold, lethargy or poorly formed stool, while too many yang foods might cause feelings of stress, increased thirst and dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.

Consider Your Dog’s Health When Selecting Dog Food

A dog’s specific health issues also determine whether emphasizing yin or yang foods is appropriate. Yin diseases that benefit from more warming, yang foods include anemia, diabetes, chronic digestive issues, chronic kidney disease, dry skin, generalized weakness and hypothyroidism. Yang conditions warranting cooler yin foods include abscesses, acute fever, acute hepatitis, aggression, agitation, ear infections, infection, injuries, arthritis with inflamed or swollen joints, hot spots, hyperactivity and certain skin diseases.

Dr. Wagner also noted that while dry dog food is convenient, it is very yang. “Fresh ingredients, which are closest to a dog’s natural diet, are far superior than highly-processed foods, regardless of the season,” she said.

Thumbnail: Photography by duxx/Shutterstock.

Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, is a canine nutritionist and co-author, with W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., of two books, including Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health. Their online course, Complete Canine Nutrition, can be found at myhealthy dog.dog.

July is the CHILL ZONE on Dogster.com! Learn how to keep your dog cool, calm and collected this summer with articles on preventing summer mishaps, staving off stress and more. 

This piece was originally published in 2017.

Read more about dogs and food on Dogster.com:

Fruits Dogs Can Eat (And Fruits That Are Toxic to Dogs)

Dog Feeding Schedule: How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Eat?

Can Dogs Eat Vegetables Like Celery, Tomatoes and Cucumbers?

The post The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

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The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool

The post The Best Dog Food for Summer? These Foods Will Keep Your Dog Cool by Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

Living in South Florida definitely has its perks, including balmy winter weather. For this thin-blooded gal, basking in year-round warmth and sunshine lends itself to a certain type of easygoing lifestyle accentuated by light, fresh foods that help me stay cool and don’t weigh me down when temperatures rise. But what about the best dog food for summer? Such dog food, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is classified as yin, or cooling, food.

“In Chinese medicine, all foods have energetic properties and produce a thermal effect on the body,” said holistic veterinarian Cornelia Wagner, Dr. med. vet., owner of Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Some foods are yang (warming) foods, while others are yin (cooling) foods.”

People and dogs can benefit from seasonally adapting their diet to consume more yin or yang foods. “In the heat of summer, it makes sense to incorporate more cooling yin foods into the diet, whereas in winter, the body benefits from more warming yang foods,” Dr. Wagner said.

“Neutral” foods, which are neither predominantly yin nor yang, are appropriate year-round.

Check out these yin and yang feeding guidelines for keeping your dog cool this summer.

Proteins to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

What proteins will cool a dog down in the summer? Photography by humonia/istock.

Ample protein is essential to your dog’s health; however, cooling yin proteins can also help your dog battle the heat, whereas yang proteins provide warmth on a chilly winter day.

Yin: cod, duck, duck eggs, rabbit, tofu, turkey, yogurt

Yang: chicken, lamb, trout, venison

Neutral: beans (adzuki, broad, kidney, red), beef, beef liver, chicken eggs, cow’s dairy, lentils, mackerel, pork, quail, salmon, sardines

Carbohydrates to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Chances are that when the weather cools, you turn to dishes made from denser carbohydrate sources, such as a stew of root vegetables, to nourish and comfort you, whereas in the summer you seek out lighter carb-based dishes, like a cooling wild rice salad. Not surprisingly, these instinctual dietary choices also coincide with the concepts of yin and yang. “Yang foods tend to be slower growing and originate under the earth, whereas yin foods are faster growing, have a higher water content and grow away from the earth,” Dr. Wagner said.

Yin: barley, buckwheat, millet, wild rice

Yang: oats, sticky rice, sweet potato

Neutral: brown rice, quinoa, white potato, white rice, pumpkin, yam

Fruits and Vegetables to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

If your dog loves a nice cold chunk of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, that’s no surprise. Watermelon, comprised mostly of water, is a classic cooling yin fruit. Here are examples of additional yin fruits and veggies as well as yang and neutral choices.

Yin: alfalfa sprouts, apple, banana, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, coconut, cranberry, cucumber, lettuce, mango, melon, pear, watermelon

Yang: asparagus, cherries, green beans, green peppers, kale, red peppers

Neutral: beet root, beet greens, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, raspberry

Herbs and Spices to Feed Your Dog in the Summer

Ever break out into a sweat after eating a spicy meal? Then you’ve experienced the effects of yang spices, such as cayenne pepper. In the summertime, opt for more cooling seasonings to help your dog beat the heat.

Yin: peppermint, marjoram

Yang: basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, dill, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger

Preparation of Dog Food Matters

Cooking method also determines whether foods take on a more yin or yang quality, according to Dr. Wagner. “In hot weather, cook foods briefly or feed raw,” she said. “However, avoid feeding ice-cold foods, which are hard on digestion.” Adding water to fresh food also increases the yin quality, while helping to promote hydration.

Avoid Extremes with Dog Food in the Summer

Accentuating yin or yang foods according to the seasons is beneficial, but feeding an overabundance of either can lead to imbalances in the body, resulting in an excess of one type of energy with a corresponding deficiency of the other. According to Dr. Wagner, acute yin deficiency might result in signs such as sensitivity to cold, lethargy or poorly formed stool, while too many yang foods might cause feelings of stress, increased thirst and dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.

Consider Your Dog’s Health When Selecting Dog Food

A dog’s specific health issues also determine whether emphasizing yin or yang foods is appropriate. Yin diseases that benefit from more warming, yang foods include anemia, diabetes, chronic digestive issues, chronic kidney disease, dry skin, generalized weakness and hypothyroidism. Yang conditions warranting cooler yin foods include abscesses, acute fever, acute hepatitis, aggression, agitation, ear infections, infection, injuries, arthritis with inflamed or swollen joints, hot spots, hyperactivity and certain skin diseases.

Dr. Wagner also noted that while dry dog food is convenient, it is very yang. “Fresh ingredients, which are closest to a dog’s natural diet, are far superior than highly-processed foods, regardless of the season,” she said.

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Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, MS, is a canine nutritionist and co-author, with W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., of two books, including Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health. Their online course, Complete Canine Nutrition, can be found at myhealthy dog.dog.

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This piece was originally published in 2017.

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Why You Should Use Lean Meats in Fresh Food Dog Diets

“Mucus.” This was my least favorite word when I began formulating fresh food dog diets several years ago. Whenever I spotted a client email with the word “mucus” in the subject line, I’d cringe. While many factors can cause a dog to have mucus in the stool, a pattern quickly emerged, with a common culprit leaping out at me: fat. I never formulated “fatty” diets, but I learned quickly that many dogs have a problem digesting even moderate amounts of fat.

Invariably, lowering the fat level led to happier email reports of “well-formed stools.”

The most obvious and impactful way to cut the fat in your dog’s diet is to opt for lean meats. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “lean” beef contains less than 10 percent fat and “extra-lean” beef contains less than 5 percent fat.

Let’s explore the benefits of lean meats in dog diets.

Lean meats are great for your dog’s diet. Photography by Shutterstock.

Lean meats are easier for dogs to digest

As I mentioned, many modern companion dogs don’t digest fatty meats well. This makes sense because dogs did not evolve eating lots of fat. In the wild, prey animals are naturally leaner and more muscular. They are not “fattened up” like today’s factory-farmed animals.

Lean meats are packed with protein

High-quality animal protein provides an abundance of essential amino acids dogs need to thrive. When the fat content in a given amount of meat increases, the protein level decreases.

Let’s compare the amount of protein and fat supplied by 1,000 calories’ worth of raw ground beef containing 30 percent fat, 20 percent fat and 10 percent fat:  Note that the 10 percent fat ground beef supplies more than one and a half times as much protein as the 20 percent fat ground beef and more than two and a half times as much protein as the 30 percent fat ground beef! Diets dominated by fatty meats may lead to amino acid deficiencies, especially for growing puppies, who require more than double the protein as their adult counterparts.

Adding lean meats to your dog’s diet? Take a look at this chart of ground beef protein vs. fat.

Lean meats are easier on the waistline. Do you notice anything else revealing in our ground beef chart? To get the same amount of calories, a dog consuming 10 percent fat ground beef can eat virtually double the amount of meat (by weight) as a dog eating 30 percent fat ground beef.

Fat contains more than twice the calories per gram as protein and carbohydrates. So, the more fat dense a food, the more calorically dense — and this means Buddy gets to chow down on a lot less food. Bonus: Lean meats help overweight dogs shed pounds while still feeling satiated.

Lean meats won’t trigger pancreatitis. Fatty foods can trigger pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar levels, and it secretes enzymes to digest protein, fat and carbohydrates. When the pancreas functions properly, the digestive enzymes it produces remain inactive until they reach the small intestine. However, during pancreatitis, these enzymes activate much faster and leak into the pancreas, causing it to digest itself. Cut down on fat to decrease your dog’s chances of suffering from this painful and potentially life-threatening condition.

Calculating lean meats for dogs by weight

Lean meat commercial raw diets are more likely to be balanced, but do your research. To meet profit margins, some raw food companies opt for less-expensive, fattier cuts of meat over expensive leaner cuts. In addition, most raw pet food companies report nutrient values based on the food’s weight (nutrient levels per kg dry matter [DM]) rather than calories (nutrient levels per 1,000 kcal).  Formulating high-fat raw diets based on weight (DM) without adjusting the nutrient levels to account for the food’s higher energy density results in inaccurate reporting.

Let’s refer back to our ground beef chart. Again, a dog eating 30 percent fat ground beef will consume almost half the amount as a dog eating 10 percent fat ground beef. The “30 percent dog” will also get about half as much of every other nutrient, unless these nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, have been proportionally increased to compensate for the decreased amount being consumed. As a result, commercial raw foods that appear to meet AAFCO standards for “complete and balanced” when calculated by weight may in fact be deficient in one or more nutrients when calculated by calories (kcal).

Lean meats to incorporate into healthy dog diets

Ground meat (beef, bison, chicken, turkey) labeled 90 percent lean or leaner

Cuts of beef or pork with “loin” or “round” in the name (top sirloin, top loin, top round, bottom round steak, pork tenderloin)

Shank half of leg of lamb (lean part only)

Lamb, cubed for stew or kabob, from leg or shoulder (lean part only)

Chicken breast (skinless)

Chicken, white meat (skinless)

Chicken, thigh meat (skinless)

Chicken, dark meat (skinless)

Turkey breast (skinless)

Turkey, light meat (skinless)

Turkey, dark meat (skinless)

Turkey thigh (skinless)

Goat

Rabbit

Quail (skinless)

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Diana Laverdure- Dunetz, MS, is a canine nutritionist and co-author, with W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., of two books, including Canine Nutrigenomics: The New Science of Feeding Your Dog for Optimum Health. Their online course, Complete Canine Nutrition, can be found at myhealthy dog.dog.

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