Choosing the right food for your dog can sometimes seem difficult. Most of us grew up feeding our dogs dry kibble or canned food. While there are a great many really good kibbles and canned foods available, some want to move in another direction for their dog. I think that a real step forward for dog nutrition was the development of fresh recipes. These dog foods are made from food you wouldn’t be worried about eating yourself.
When our dogs become ho-hum about their usual food, maybe it’s time to take a different approach. Pet Plate has come up with some very delicious and nutritious fresh foods to make your dog’s mealtime a real treat for him or her.
A Pup in Distress
No one likes adversity, but it can sometimes spark a positive result. At one time or another all of us have had to deal with a sick dog. We dog lovers give just as much care to our dogs as we do to our children, so remedying a bad situation will always be foremost in our minds. The dog of Pet Plate’s founder, Renaldo Webb, was constantly suffering from gastro issues. Winston also turned up his nose at the food Renaldo was giving him.
Placing the blame on Winston’s bad tummy, rather than what was actually causing it, a visit to a pet food factory caused that light bulb to go off. To Renaldo, what was being touted as dog food, didn’t seem like real food to him; no wonder Winston was refusing it.
Renaldo and Dr. Steeter to the Rescue
Renaldo knew what had to be done, so he enlisted the aid and expertise a renowned veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Renee Streeter, to formulate a new dog food. For those of us who think ‘dogs are human, too’, it’s good to know that all the ingredients in Pet Plate Fresh Cooked Entrees are just the same kind of food all of us eat, too. Sometimes, in desperation, a dog owner may try to prepare food at home for their dog.
Cooking up food for your dog at home might not always be the best idea because you may not be able to get the proper balance of protein, fat, carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that your dog requires for good health. This is precisely where Dr. Streeter’s knowledge and expertise has proven to be invaluable. She knows just how to make sure that everything your dog needs for good health and stamina is available in every Pet Place recipe.
Renaldo and Dr. Streeter worked together to formulate recipes that are not only sound nutritionally, but are tasty. Most of Pet Plate’s recipes include superfoods to make them even better. Just look at the great variety offered to your dog from Pet Plate:
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Barkin’ Beef is made not only of chunks of real beef, but also has nutrient-packed beef liver. Sweet potatoes, peas, and carrots, along with essential vitamins and minerals make this a complete food, and is grain-free. This is especially good for active dogs like German Short-Haired Pointers and Border Collies.
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Chompin’ Chicken is another good choice for active dogs, and supplies all the nutrients needed to keep Dobermans and Dalmatians in great shape. Chicken, chicken liver, lentils, green beans, and apples are the foundation for this recipe. Those wanting to avoid grains for their dog will be happy to learn that this is another grain-free product from Pet Plate.
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Tail Waggin’ Turkey could be a good match for older dogs who might be starting to find digestion a bit difficult. Turkey meat and turkey liver provide easy to digest protein as well as important nutrients. Brown rice not only provides fiber, but all important vitamins. Carrots supply beta carotene, a great antioxidant, and green beans add texture and vitamins.
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Lip Lickin’ Lamb would appeal to dogs who might be having digestive problems, which could be almost any dog at some state in their life. Besides lamb and lamb liver, this recipe provides quinoa which is a good antioxidant that can help reduce inflammation. Senior dogs might find this an easier-on-the-tummy recipe. Broccoli is another antioxidant that would be helpful for older dogs, and apple tops off this meal with good taste and vitamins.
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Power Packed Pork relies on pork and pork liver for the basis of the protein content. Micronutrients found in barley can help fill in some ‘nutritional empty spots’, and it also provides fiber for good digestion and heart health. Salmon oil not only provides vitamins, but also is great for maintaining a healthy skin and coat. Red peppers contain beta carotene and green beans are full of vitamins and minerals like iron and calcium.
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Lean & Mean Venison night be a good choice for dogs who need a low-fat diet. A dog that has exhibited sensitivity to foods might easily find this a recipe that he or she can digest without problem. Along with the vitamins and minerals found in sweet potatoes, carrots, and apples, Lean & Mean Venison contains flaxseed which provides fiber. This recipe might be a good choice for less active or older dogs.
You will notice that Pet Plate does not use any of the common grains such as wheat or corn, which can sometimes cause food allergies. These grains have been subject to modification over the centuries and don’t even resemble the original plants. Many of the modifications have nothing to do with nutritional value, but rather larger size or an accelerated rate of growth.
However, ancient grains such as quinoa, barley, brown rice, and flaxseed have not undergone much, if any, modification, and are a better way to provide nutrients in a dog food. Most of the original values are still present in these grains.
Always remember that Pet Plate entrees are cooked in small batches, slowly, to retain nutrients. Slower cooking at a lower temperature helps to preserve nutrients that might otherwise be lost. Quick freezing captures all this goodness so that when your Pet Plate order arrives at your door, you can be assured of its quality. Whether you have a Bichon Frise, a Saint Bernard, a Basset Hound, or a French Bulldog, Pet Plate can provide fresh, healthy meals to help them thrive.
Your Pet Is Special
No two dogs are alike, even two dogs of the same breed, and Pet Plate recognizes this. The talented folk at Pet Plate will help you get the best meal for your dog by tailoring it to your dog’s age, breed, weight, and overall health. Special attention will be paid to whether your dog has any allergies or prefers one type of meat over another. One of the outstanding features about Pet Plate is that they care.
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