As we are all aware, dogs in common with us humans are increasing in terms of those being classed as overweight or obese. K9 Natural in conjunction with regular exercise is a great combination to help a dog lose excessive body fat and get in shape. Here’s why!
Raw fats
A lot of people mistakenly believe that raw fats are bad in terms of helping a dog lose weight, however when fed in the correct quantities can actually increase the fat loss process.
Raw fats contain an enzyme called lipase, this enzyme basically helps break down fats for digestion and this makes the raw fat much more accessible as a fuel source as opposed to cooked fat. Unfortunately in this case lipase has been significantly downgraded through cooking which in turn limits the ability of the fat to be used as energy and increasing the potential for immediate conversion to body fat.
Raw Protein
The raw single protein sources found in K9 Natural not only provide a dog with a range of amino acids to help build and repair muscle tissue along with a host of other functions. But also helps (along with the fats) in slowly down the rate at which carbohydrates enter the dog’s blood stream, reducing the amount of insulin released by the dog’s pancreas (a high insulin release in directly linked with an increased potential to store body fat).
Slow Released Carbohydrate Sources
K9 Natural includes a small amount of raw carbohydrates sourced from fruit and vegetables. These are classed as being both complex and low glycaemic in structure, the same as what nature provides. The result in that a dog will receive an even supply of energy from this nutrient without the risk of being converted to body fat, a process displayed in highly process, simple carbohydrate sources and commonly used in kibbles and canned dog foods.
For overweight dogs we recommend feeding 1% of the dogs bodyweight, this ensures a slow and steady weight loss. Dramatic weight loss can lead to loss of muscle rather than fat and is not recommended.
Yes you are right….dogs are like humans. I work out a lot and i know lots of thinks about healthy nutrition. I also have a bulldog and to be honest is a lazy dog. he was very fat and i was thinking to change his diet like my diet when i want to lose fat….and believe me that it had results….