Did you know that apart from bringing happiness and joy, our four-legged friends can also slow the decline in our cognitive brain function in later life? A recent study by Dr Yanzhi Li, lead author of the research, explained that loneliness is a known risk factor for dementia and pets can help the issue of social isolation and cognitive decline.
We all know our dogs bring so much more to our lives through unconditional love and companionship, but this is now proof they can help us to maintain memory, language function and processing speed later on in life.
But how can we return this unique gift to our faithful furry friends?
Keeping your dog healthy and at an optimum weight is essential if we want them to live longer, happy lives, so feeding them the best diet is imperative. Excess pounds especially as dogs get a little more grey around the muzzle can shorten their lifespan as well as rack up bills with the vet.
At Caboodle, we pride ourselves on providing your dog with everything they need for the day in our daily menu trays. We remove the hassle and guesswork by providing calorie-controlled portions based on your dog's individual needs, meaning that they get everything they want but no more than they need.
But we don’t stop there…
Our daily variety of menus help to keep your dog motivated and interested with a mixture of protein rich wet food, nutrient-dense dry food, a dental chew to keep their teeth healthy and low-calorie healthy treats.
Caboodle doesn’t only taste yummy and keep your dog trim, our food also boasts many key functional ingredients which will help to keep your dog fit and healthy throughout their lives, including:
Proteins
Chicken - High in quality protein, low in fat, full of omega 6 fatty acids, excellent source of B vitamins to support healthy muscles
Salmon - Good for picky eaters, highly digestible, rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, essential for healthy skin and coat
Turkey - Lean and sustainable game, a premium source of novel protein. A good source of vitamins and minerals. Ideal for dogs with sensitivities to common proteins.
Carbohydrates
Sweet Potato - Rich in the powerful antioxidant Beta carotene which converts to Vitamin A in your dog’s body, essential for your dog’s vision, bone growth, reproduction and growth and maintenance of skin tissue.
Brown Rice - A non-allergenic source of fibre and energy and in the form of highly digestible carbohydrates it is also gentle on your dog’s stomach.
Potato - High in carbohydrates, an excellent energy source. Potatoes also contain fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex and Iron.
Fruit and Vegetables
Blueberries - Bursting with fibre and antioxidants
Tomatoes - Low calorie and provide important nutrients such as vitamin C & potassium
Spinach - High in antioxidants and a good source of fibre
Fennel - Good source of fibre and vitamin C
Asparagus - Good for gut health and high in antioxidants
Peas - Include heart friendly minerals including magnesium and potassium
Healthy Olis
Flaxseed Oil - Flaxseed contains Omega 6, an essential fatty acid to help maintain a healthy skin and coat. Supports mobility and flexibility and promotes healthy joints.
Salmon Oil - Contains high levels of Omega 3, an essential fatty acid to help maintain a healthy skin and coat
Sunflower Oil - Low in saturated fat and rich in Omega 6 which promotes healthy skin and a coat.
Supplements and Prebiotics
Glucosamine and chondroitin - helps to keep those joints long-walk ready especially in older dogs
Pumpkin Seeds - Contains calming tryptophan assisting in the production of melatonin
Chicory root and Yucca Shigadera - A natural prebiotic for sensitive tummies keeping gut flora stable.
What better way for us to show our love to our faithful lifelong companions than feeding them an excellent diet packed with delicious and functional ingredients. Happy Dog, Happy Life.
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