Venison for Dogs
What are the nutritional benefits of venison for dog food? Venison is possibly the healthiest red meat available.
Venison is a complete protein with 10 essential amino acids. Protein are essential for building healthy lean muscles, but it is also very important in recovering from an injury or operation. Venison’s high protein will satiate your dog’s hunger.
Venison is also very lean. Different sources say it is anywhere from 50% to 66% less fat than beef. It is low in saturated fat too. It even has fewer calories than chicken. In fact, it has lower cholesterol than turkey or chicken. So, it is cleaner meat for your dog, and your dog won’t know he’s on a diet!
Is venison good for dogs?
Venison is packed with minerals and vitamins. It is rich in phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and iron. Venison is an excellent source of heme iron. This type of iron is highly absorbent and may help with some anemia condition (see your veterinarian).
It is rich in conjugated linoleic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, and B vitamins. Vitamins B12 and B6 can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart disease. It can also help elevate mood and energy levels.
BJ’s Raw Pet Fresh pasture-raised venison for Dogs & Puppies is 80% ground venison meat and tripe 10% bone, 10% organs. Ready to feed. Considered to be a Complete & Balanced meal for Dogs & Puppies.
BJ’s Raw Venison is considered whole prey and a naturally complete meal. BJ’s ground venison is for all life stages. If you feed only venison to your dog, then it is recommended to add Fresh Goat Milk from grass-fed goats to get all the nutrition your dog needs for the long term.
