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Meal can sound a little mysterious when looking at the ingredients in your dog’s food, but meal actually contains many health benefits for your fur babies. Whether it is salmon, turkey, pork or another form of meat, meal in pet food is made by drying raw meat to remove most of the moisture.

Protein Dense


The main benefit of using meal instead of raw meat is the concentration of protein in meal. When the moisture is removed from the meat, there is more protein per ounce of product. This means your pet is getting a much bigger serving of protein in every bite.

Less Water, More Nutrients


Traditional meats, such as whole chicken, contains about 70 percent water and 18 percent protein. After rendering, the process used to create meal, the resulting chicken meal contains only 10 percent water and 65 percent protein. That is close to 4 times more protein than whole chicken.

Meal Can Mean a Healthier Pet


As the main source of protein, meat meal serves a number of roles for your pet’s overall health. Protein helps build and repair muscles and other tissues, keeping your pet strong. It also plays a role in forming new skin cells and growing hair. Other benefits include energy and a stronger immune system. We all want our pets to be as healthy as possible. 

Yes! It is not just a filler in dog foods, it also has nutritional benefits. It is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, linoleic acid, and antioxidants. Despite the fact that carbs get a bad rep, certain sources of carbs (such as corn) also provide essential nutrients, like protein, fat, fiber, and vitamins. Carbohydrates also can be a good source of fiber, which promotes gut health and motility.