Organ Meat: A Nutritious Treat for Your Dog
Did you know organ meat is a nutrient-dense food that supplies dogs with essential vitamins and minerals? Feeding your dog organ meats, such as liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, heart, and brain, can provide a variety of health benefits.
What Are the Benefits of Organ Meat for Dogs?
Organ meat is basically a superfood for our dogs! Here are just some of the benefits:
Organ meats are packed with essential vitamins and minerals: Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, iron, copper, zinc, and selenium.
They also provide high-quality protein that's vital for maintaining muscle mass and strength.
Organ meats contain nutrients like antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids that support your pet’s immune system. And their natural enzymes team up with your pet's digestive system to break down food more efficiently.
They’re loaded with essential fatty acids that promote healthy skin to give your dog a shiny coat.
Freeze-dried liver or heart can act as nature’s toothbrush. Both contain teeth-cleaning enzymes that help keep your pup’s teeth clean and healthy.
They're flavorful and aromatic. This is especially helpful for dogs who are picky eaters or those with low appetites to increase interest in food and give them a nutrient boost.
How to Add Organ Meat to Your Dog’s Diet
Nature knew the importance of organ meat for our canine friends, which is why in the wild, prey animals provide predators with a balanced diet. But domesticated dogs don’t have easy access to organ meats, since most pre-packaged dog foods include a limited quantity or omit it altogether.
If thinking about organ meat makes you squeamish, buying freeze-dried treats is the easiest way to add it to your pup’s meal plan.
Freeze-dried treats can be stored at room temperature for an extended period, which is convenient and means no worrying about spoiled meat. Plus, freeze-dried organ treats eliminate the need for artificial preservatives or additives, making them even healthier!
Our Favorite Freeze-Dried Treats
We LOVE Vital Essentials’ freeze-dried Beef Liver, Chicken Hearts, and Turkey Giblet treats. They’re full of essential vitamins and minerals and don’t come with any fillers, so your dog will love them too! Come into the boutique to check out these healthy and high-value treats.
