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FEED YOUR PET
LIKE IT’S 2022.
BECAUSE IT IS.
With the recent supply shortage of many of our standard pet food
brands, we’ve been encouraged to look outside of our usual shelves–
and what a world of discovery! This is a great opportunity to learn
more about your pet’s nutritional requirements and what makes a
complete meal for optimal health. Our pet experts are here to share
important insights into this year’s feeding trends.
The importance of protein:
“ 2022 Innovation for Wellness CORE Digestive Health
Proteins are essential for a myriad of critical functions in our dogs’
bodies. They are fundamental in processes such as tissue growth and
repair, immune health, oxygen transportation, hormone production,
for energy and they facilitate thousands of chemical reactions
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occurring daily in your pooch.
January 15, 2022
Animal source proteins
There are many protein options
Plant-Based
Age
Plant Based & Sustainable Puppy
are considered ‘complete’
Advantage
available in pet food right now. At
Recipe
proteins for dogs as they provide
the essential amino acids in the
with high quality meat protein, insect
correct ratios your hungry hounds
protein, plant based protein,
need. When the source is from Agway of Cape Cod we carry foods
sustainably sourced, frozen,
animal muscle or organ meat freeze-dried, gently cooked… the
(offal), it is also highly digestible, list goes on.
meaning the protein they eat is Wellness & Jiminy’s
actually being absorbed in the Concerned your pet isn’t getting
enough protein? Add a specialized
small intestine and used in the Three brand new, incremental recipes, to attract the Next Gen consumer into the aisle!
Gently Cooked &
body and not just coming out the Keto topper to your daily feeding
other end! In contrast, most plant 1 Fresh Refrigerated routine. (Wet toppers also
proteins are not considered increase hydration!)
‘complete’ as they either lack
certain amino acids or don’t Hydration:
contain them in sufficient Just like in humans, water carries
quantities. This can be Bones & Co. Open Farm & Fresh Pet important nutrients into and out of
circumvented in dog food by the cells of our pets’ bodies, aiding
including two or more plant Freeze-Dried & Frozen in digestion and the absorption of
sources of protein that when fed nutrients. It also regulates body
together provide the full temperature, lubricates joints,
complement of essential amino improves cognitive function and
acids. Soy is the exception to this cushions the brain and spinal cord.
as it contains the full complement
of essential amino acids, which is A great way to increase hydration in
why it is a popular ingredient in your pet’s diet is with Bone Broths,
many commercial dog foods.” Instinct, Stella & Chewy’s & Primal Milks, Wet Toppers and specialized
water like Waggin Water.
Boss Dog, Open Farm & Primal
- Dr. Josie Gollan Hydration
Veterinary Ambassador for K9
Natural and Feline Natural
of Cape Cod
