Dogs love mealtime. There is no escaping it, but what dog food ingredients are the ones that tickle their taste buds the most? In the tenth edition of our #addmorehappy series, we cover what to look for in dog food ingredients and list our top 5 dog food ingredients that a truly happy dog loves.

Ever wondered what it is about dog food that makes your dog so happy come mealtime? We take a look at the ingredients that go into your canine companion’s meals to find out a little more.

What to look for in dog food ingredients

Often within articles, it is common to talk about the dog food ingredients we should look to avoid, but what about those that we should look for? The ones that not only have great health benefits but also brim your pup with joy at the sheer sniff of it? 

Here are some of the dog food ingredients we are talking about and just why they are great on your dog’s plate.

Real meat and fish

Chicken, beef, lamb, duck, and fish provide proteins to a dog’s diet which are made up of building blocks called amino acids. These amino acids aid a dog’s overall growth and development by providing them with the positive energy that dogs thrive off.

Vegetables

Vegetables may, when added to the diet include additional vitamins, minerals, and fibre, bring different textures and mouthfeel to make mealtime more interesting and appealing. We use vegetables such as sweet potato, green beans, carrots, and peas which complement our high-quality protein sources. Vegetables contain carbohydrates that can provide a dog with another energy source when applied as part of a balanced diet.

Bone Broth

Bone broth is a popular ingredient within dog food that provides great taste and also supports good joint health. Applaws Bone broths are the perfect addition to make mealtimes a happy time, providing flavour and hydration to complete foods to make the perfect meal for your pets. They love the taste and it is easy for them to digest and supports gut health and digestion.

Fruits such as pumpkin & apple

Fruits are another dog food ingredient that you should look out for. We have carefully selected several fruits in our recipes which dogs love. For example, fresh apple and pumpkin can be fed instead of the traditional treats for training and dietary needs. Apple and pumpkin provide flavour, texture, moisture, and add variety to your dog’s mealtimes.

Making all of the above ingredients part of your dog’s staple meals could have great benefits on their health and wellbeing, while also filling your dog with joy and happiness. Next time you are wondering what to look for in dog ingredients, we hope this helpful article will help you! 

Thank you for reading tip #10: Dog food ingredients that a truly happy dog loves. Look out soon for tip #11 of our #addmorehappy series.