rich in b vitamins and protein, the dried, inactive form of brewer’s yeast can be used as a nutritional supplement (2). a moderate amount of brewer’s yeast in pet food appears safe for dogs and cats (4). however, keep in mind that brewer’s yeast does not contain b-12—which aids in digestion and helps prevent a certain type of anemia—unless the product is fortified with it. you may notice some companies selling a blend of brewer’s yeast and garlic for dogs …

after cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight. and aside from its energy content, this grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog. aside from the caloric energy it contains, this item is of only modest nutritional value to a dog. animal fat is a generic by-product of rendering, the same high-temperature process used to make meat meals. although it’s a by-product of the beer making …

firstmate wild pacific caught fish meal and oats was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis. fish meal is typically obtained from the “clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings” of commercial fish operations.1 unfortunately, this particular item is anonymous. the third ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. this item is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar …

the earliest commercial dog foods were made from ingredients deemed unfit for human consumption. one study found that in the u.s., dogs and cats consume about 19 percent of the amount of dietary energy that humans do. but decreasing the use of farm animals in your dog’s diet is not as easy as giving your dog a bowl of carrots and beans. insect-based dog foods are just one of the innovative new trends aimed at sustainable resources. they don’t emit …