CARBS VS. GRAIN FREE VS. FAT VS.

PROTEIN

Carbs For Dogs & Cats

Dogs Cats• Omnivores • Carbs Are Digested, Not In Excess• Excess Fat Is Stored As Fat

• Obligate Carnivores • Do Not Digest Carbs• Leads To Blood Sugar/Insulin

Balance Issues• Excess Carbs Are Stored As Fat

Protein For Dogs and CatsDogs Cats

• Essential In A Dog’s Diet • Animal Proteins Are Preferred• Animal Proteins Have A Better

Amino Acid Profile• Great For Skin And Coat

• Cats Thrive On Protein• Essential For Survival• Preferably From An Animal Source• Animal Proteins Are A Great

Source For Taurine

Grain Free Is Not Carb Free

• Grains Are Carbs, But So Is That Guy

• Grains Are Often Replaced by More Carbs

Fat In Dog & CatsDogs Cats

• Fat is essential for energy; in moderation

• Omega 3 & Omega 6 Are Important For Skin And Coat

• Fats Are Good Sources Of Omega 3 & Omega 6

• Large Quantities Not Needed • Quality Fats From Good

Sources

Quickly Determining Carbohydrates In Pet Food

• 100% Less:• (Protein% + Fat% + Fiber + Moisture%)• Carb Total +-2%

Origin Of Calories• Calories Per Gram Is

Universal• Compare Percentages

To 100 Grams• Is Can Majority Fat Or

Protein?• Which Would You

Rather Pay For?

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Question 1• I am a can that is 10% Protein & 1.5% Fat.

• How many calories come from fat & how many calories come from protein? (per 100 grams)

Question 2• I am a can that is 8% protein and 4% fat.

• Where are the majority of my calories come from?

Question 3• I am a bag that reads 45% protein, 18% Fat, 11%

Moisture, & 3% Fiber. I am also grain free!

• How many Carbohydrates are in me?

Question 4Which Is Better For Cats & Why?

A C• I am a Grain

Free Kibble• 38% Protein• 16% Fat • 10% Moisture,• 4% Fiber

• I am Wet Food• 10% Protein• 1.4% Fat, • 0.5% Fiber, • 85% Moisture

B

• I am Wet Food.• 10% Protein• 5% Fat • 1% Fiber• 78% Moisture

Question 5

A B• 12% Protein 4% fat • 8% protein 1.4% fat

I am looking for a topper for my chubby dog. Which one is a better choice?

Question 6

• Which brand of dog food has the lowest fat & offers the most for your money?