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Low Carb|Grain Free Dry Foods
There are several brands of low carb|grain free dry dog foods on the market; Orijen is just one of them--
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...n/lowCarb.aspx
"ORIJEN | Low Carbohydrate
"Dogs and cats have a very low biological requirement for carbohydrate, and the diets of wild canines and felines that most closely resemble our domestic pets contain very few carbohydrates.
"Carbohydrate is one of the largest factors in pet health, contributing to a variety of health problems from digestive disorders to variable blood sugar, obesity and diabetes.
"The problem with carbohydrates is that - in the body of a cat or dog - they are recognized as sugars and easily stored as fat.
"As carbohydrates from grains are inexpensive, readily available and easily processed into pet foods, most pet foods exceed 40% in total dietary carbohydrates (that's almost half!).
"And while carbohydrate is neither "natural" or "holistic" for dogs and cats, it is almost always the largest nutrient in "super premium" or "holistic" pet foods.
"In contrast to conventional pet foods,ORIJEN is Biologically Appropriate - which means no grain, very low carbohydrate (14-18%) and a food that truly promotes wellness and reduces obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes."
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...grainFree.aspx
"ORIJEN | Grain-free
"Dogs and cats did not evolve to eat grains... so why include grains in pet food?
"Grains first appeared in pet foods about 70 years ago when consumers wanted the convenience of pet food in a bag and manufacturers wanted to reduce costs with inexpensive calories from grains.
"Although grains such as rice or wheat provide low-cost calories, their high carbohydrate content contributes to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems in cats and dogs.
"Cats and dogs are simply not evolved to eat processed cereal grains, which is why ORIJEN's grain-free, reduced-carbohydrate diet more closely matches the diet Natural intended for your dog or cat.
"Indeed, veterinarians are increasingly citing grains and carbohydrates as primary causes of health problems common to dogs and cats.
"And although it overlooks the most fundamental purpose of pet food (to provide nourishment) the “grain-and-carbohydrate” approach to pet nutrition is still widely practiced due to the lower cost, ready availability and long shelf life that grains provide. Unfortunately, dogs and cats care nothing for these benefits."
I'm wondering if anyone here is using Orijen or a similar product with his or her diabetic dog and if so, what are your experiences with this food and blood glucose control?
Kathy
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...n/lowCarb.aspx
"ORIJEN | Low Carbohydrate
"Dogs and cats have a very low biological requirement for carbohydrate, and the diets of wild canines and felines that most closely resemble our domestic pets contain very few carbohydrates.
"Carbohydrate is one of the largest factors in pet health, contributing to a variety of health problems from digestive disorders to variable blood sugar, obesity and diabetes.
"The problem with carbohydrates is that - in the body of a cat or dog - they are recognized as sugars and easily stored as fat.
"As carbohydrates from grains are inexpensive, readily available and easily processed into pet foods, most pet foods exceed 40% in total dietary carbohydrates (that's almost half!).
"And while carbohydrate is neither "natural" or "holistic" for dogs and cats, it is almost always the largest nutrient in "super premium" or "holistic" pet foods.
"In contrast to conventional pet foods,ORIJEN is Biologically Appropriate - which means no grain, very low carbohydrate (14-18%) and a food that truly promotes wellness and reduces obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes."
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...grainFree.aspx
"ORIJEN | Grain-free
"Dogs and cats did not evolve to eat grains... so why include grains in pet food?
"Grains first appeared in pet foods about 70 years ago when consumers wanted the convenience of pet food in a bag and manufacturers wanted to reduce costs with inexpensive calories from grains.
"Although grains such as rice or wheat provide low-cost calories, their high carbohydrate content contributes to obesity, diabetes and a host of other health problems in cats and dogs.
"Cats and dogs are simply not evolved to eat processed cereal grains, which is why ORIJEN's grain-free, reduced-carbohydrate diet more closely matches the diet Natural intended for your dog or cat.
"Indeed, veterinarians are increasingly citing grains and carbohydrates as primary causes of health problems common to dogs and cats.
"And although it overlooks the most fundamental purpose of pet food (to provide nourishment) the “grain-and-carbohydrate” approach to pet nutrition is still widely practiced due to the lower cost, ready availability and long shelf life that grains provide. Unfortunately, dogs and cats care nothing for these benefits."
I'm wondering if anyone here is using Orijen or a similar product with his or her diabetic dog and if so, what are your experiences with this food and blood glucose control?
Kathy
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