Sardines for your Dog

Some of the best reasons why your pooch should start eating Menudogg sardine treats.

An Excellent Source of Protein

To help maintain your doggo’s overall health they need protein as part of a balanced diet. Dogs can be fed on either an animal or plant diet if it’s balanced and diverse and thrive if it has a source of protein (meat). Sardines are a great alternative to conventional protein chicken etc.

Dog overweight – feed them sardines

Swapping out fattier ingredients for lean Sardines could actually help doggo shed a few pounds, statistics claim that over half of all dogs are overweight or obese. Sardines and other fish such as our Mackerel are a great way to reduce those fattier foods however, it needs to be part of a balanced diet to be fully beneficial. Having too much-saturated fat in a dog’s diet can be harmful to their health leading to an increase in blood cholesterol concentrations caused by the consumption of saturated fats that are found in other sources of proteins and foods that can quickly pile on the weight.

Sardines Are Packed Full of Nutrients 

Beneficial fish oil for dogs shouldn’t be overlooked. Essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 cannot be naturally produced by the body and need to be sourced through a good diet. These fatty acids have a large list of benefits from heart, organ, and skin health to improving bone and joint functions.

Overall health 

• great for the skin and coat
• great for dogs with allergies
• acts as an anti-inflammatory making it beneficial for dogs with arthritis
• great for the brain – making it a perfect item for growing/developing puppies and even senior dogs too

Besides Omega 3 fatty acids, sardines are also a great source of…

• Protein
• Vitamin B12 (promotes healthy cells)
• Vitamin D (promotes bone health)
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Zinc