You wouldn't feed your loved ones a diet full of food dyes, rendered fats, and by-products, would you? Never!
When it comes to your loved ones, you'd prepare a four-course feast every night if time and money allowed. The same goes for the furry, four-legged members of your family.
The next best thing? Freeze dried and dehydrated pet food.
Full of organic ingredients, these shelf-stable meals feature a high inclusion of real meat, alongside other raw or minimally processed ingredients.
What you won't see on the ingredients list? A laundry list of preservatives, grains, gluten and corn syrup.
Today, we're breaking down the top reasons why pet food prepared this way outperforms the pack. Ready to learn more? Let's go!
1. It Lasts Longer Than Kibble
Especially when you invest in those oversized bulk bags of pet food, you may end up with kibble that sits on your shelves for years.
The only problem? It isn't made to last that long.
On average, dry kibble goes bad after about a year if the bag stays sealed. Once it's open, it expires in around two weeks. After this time, the oils in the kibble turn rancid.
On the other hand, the best freeze-dried dog food has low moisture content. That means you can store the unopened containers at room temperature for much longer than a year. You also don't have to worry about the food spoiling before you can serve it.
2. Dogs and Cats Love It
Worried that raw, dehydrated pet food will taste like cardboard? Don't be!
Once you add water to rehydrate it, this type of food is as palatable as its counterparts, if not more so.
This is due in large part to the rich concentration of flavors that freeze-dried foods provide. It also helps that these products undergo minimal processing, allowing them to retain much of their natural taste.
While pets across the board appreciate the taste of freeze-dried food, it's especially helpful for picky, senior, or ill dogs or cats that have a smaller appetite. When you've tried all the popular brands of dry kibble or canned food to no avail, this can be a welcomed change.
3. Top-of-the-Line Ingredients
Manufacturers of freeze-dried pet food aren't cutting any corners. Top ingredients often include raw meat, bones, organs, vegetables, and berries.
All-natural varieties include added vitamins and minerals, and the meat is devoid of added antibiotics or hormones. In addition, many versions are grain-free and gluten-free.
The bottom line? The bag may be light but it packs a powerful, nutritious punch.
Check all labels to determine the food's overall protein, fat, and fiber content. Also, make sure the package you pick is appropriate for your pet's stage of life. While some can act as standalone meals, others work best as supplements.
4. You Can Stick to a Raw Diet
Though it may not look like it, freeze-dried versions of raw pet food are still raw. This means they're suitable additions to your companion's all-raw diet.
Though this meal plan isn't suitable for all pets, it does present a myriad health benefits, including:
- Shinier coats
- Cleaner, whiter teeth
- Heightened energy levels
- Healthier skin
- Fresher breath
- Improved digestion
Speak to your veterinarian about whether a raw diet would work well for your pet. If given the green light, rest assured you'll have plenty of choices in this department. For instance, Smallbatch freeze dried sliders combines the whole-animal benefits of raw food with the quick convenience of a kibble.
The best part? It's safer and more sanitary. You won't have to worry about handling the raw food yourself or cleaning all the surfaces of your home and pet to make sure there aren't any harmful bacteria present.
5. There are Many Variations
You'll have so many options at your fingertips, it will be difficult to pick your first bag of freeze-dried food.
From salmon and goose dinners to chicken meal mixers and single-ingredient treats, experiment with a few different kinds to see which one your pampered pet prefers.
You can also find morsels for the special feline in your life. Check out these dinner morsels that mimic a cat's ancestral diet!
6. It's Neat and Balanced
Tired to cleaning up after your slobbering pup? Freeze-dried food doesn't roll all over the floor like kibble does. Nor does it slop all over the bowl like wet food tends to do.
This means your pet's mouth stays clean, along with your floors.
Another way to keep your home neat? Reach for freeze-dried pet food to avoid measuring and mixing ingredients while you prepare it at home.
While this is a noble effort, it can result in a total mess. It's also hard to discern the balance of nutrients in your DIY concoction. With this food, you can grab it and go, never thinking twice about whether or not it's providing the health benefits your pet needs.
Find Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Pet Food Today
Ready to change your pet's diet for the better?
Resist the urge to lug that giant bag of kibble up from the bottom shelf. Put back those cans of wet food.
Instead, try freeze dried and dehydrated pet food. Filled to the top with vitamins and nutrients, showcasing natural raw ingredients, and brimming with flavor, it's a lesser-known pet food alternative that's earning its rightful space in the competitive market.
Don't fight traffic to get to your local pet store. We've got all the dog and cat food you need. We also stock plenty of treats, toys, feeding gear, clothes, grooming tools and more.
Check out our inventory today and place your order online. We ship everything for free, with no order limit.
Contact us today with any questions and help improve your pet's health from the inside out.
