Kibble: Bare Truths!
Kibble is the most common and widely accepted dry food formulated to feed your pets. The term ‘kibble’ encompasses all varieties of dry dog or cat foods. It is easily available in store or over the internet. A lot has been said about Kibble – mostly adverse in recent times. Here we’ve tried to explore the facts:
Why are most parent unhappy with kibble?
Pleasure: Kibble may not be all a pleasurable eating experience. It standard texture may become boring over a period of time.
Purchase Decision: As Pet parents choosing the right kibble is always difficult – Complex tables, ingredients, preferences etc.
Process: Most have got this part right. Kibble is processed at suitably high temperatures and does lead to loss of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Most manufacturers resubstitute that with chelates to make up for that loss. Fair few manufacturers use synthetic flavouring agents while quite a few do not. This is crucial in the decision-making process.
Low Moisture content: Kibble is low in moisture required to maintain its shelf-life. This at times causes dehydration in dogs, which in turn will result in long term health issues. Accompanying Dry Food with fresh water is extremely crucial to your dog’s health.
Why does kibble still enjoy its popularity?
Well Balanced Diet: Despite everything being said, kibble is one of the most well-balanced meal your pet can have. It is formulated by experts and provides a balanced source of Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates and Energy. It is quality checked and consistent.
Benefits: Kibble food usually has an abrasive surface that helps remove the existing plaque from your pet’s teeth, with less chance of tartar formation. It is easy to store and feed. It is formulated keeping in mind the size of the breed, the age, special health requirements etc.
Price: Kibble is extremely versatile when it comes to pricing. You get to choose from what best suits your pocket. Certainly, the premium priced products are very well formulated with a absolutely low associated risks mostly attributed to kibble.
To conclude, kibble is choice. Kibble is certainly better than table scraps and inexperienced home formulated food. The quality of kibble is in the hands of the Pet parent and self-educating can help one make an informed decision. Like all other products used by humans, kibble comes with its own pros and cons. The choice is yours.