狗糧中的植物蛋白質對狗狗的影響

The impact of plant proteins in dog food on dogs

Proteins are divided into animal proteins and plant proteins.

All fresh meat proteins are animal proteins, and animal proteins are considered "complete proteins" for dogs, as they are easy to digest and contain all essential amino acids.

Plant proteins are "incomplete proteins," meaning they lack certain amino acids and are harder to digest and absorb. For example, the proteins in corn and peas used in dog food, such as zein in corn or legumin in peas, are considered incomplete proteins.

What are the benefits of animal proteins (complete proteins) for dogs?

Animal proteins are easy to digest and nutritious, which greatly helps maintain the immune system and central nervous system, aids in wound healing, strengthens muscles, and maintains healthy skin and fur.

So why do dry dog foods still use plant proteins (incomplete proteins)?

Because plant proteins are much cheaper than animal proteins, and although they are harder to digest, dog foods usually use these proteins in large amounts to meet dogs' protein needs!

At this point, you might think that having relatively inferior proteins isn't a big deal. But you would be very wrong!

Because dogs need to secrete more digestive enzymes to digest incomplete proteins, the metabolic waste produced after digestion is greater. Too much metabolic waste can put a lot of pressure on a dog's internal organs!

Internal organs Over-work

Think about it, if you work overtime every day just to make money, you would get tired and sick...

Dogs work overtime for protein, and they get tired and sick too, right?

Dog food is cheap, you save money but then spend more on vet bills. If it means making your beloved dog suffer, what would you choose?


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