More Love in the Bowl: Your Dog Is What They Eat

Dogs are carnivores and omnivores. That's as safe as wagging dog in front of a bag of treats. Animal proteins are essential for our four-legged friends to build muscle, repair tissue and strengthen the immune system. It doesn't always have to be meat to feed animal proteins: eggs or dairy products are not only vegetarian, but also provide valuable protein. Together with meat - or a vegetarian protein source - and a dash of oil, so-called essential fatty acids are added to the bowl. 

Essential fatty acids are just as important for dogs as they are for us humans. They keep the skin healthy, the coat shiny and the brain as sharp as a razor. And if your dog has ever snatched a piece of salmon from the barbecue, then that was stealing a nutrient bomb. What is he trying to tell you? Quite simply: "Please give me healthy fats regularly - it's good for me!"

Do you want to treat your dog to the best in his bowl? Then unfortunately it's not enough to open a can or tear open the dry food packaging. Cooking it yourself is the solution! First of all: If you think that this will take a lot of time and organization, you're wrong. In the beginning, yes - but once you've got to grips with it, it's a breeze. I promise. Much more important than the time, however, is that you know the exact composition of the meals by cooking them yourself. You have the opportunity to use regional and sustainable ingredients, fresh meat from the butcher around the corner, crunchy vegetables from the farmers' market and a few fresh herbs from your own garden for cooking. A feast that is not only good for the dog, but also for the environment. 

Sustainability doesn't automatically have anything to do with having a big wallet. Pay attention to a few things and the costs will be significantly reduced: 

• Buy regional products from discount stores
• Use meat with a short best-before date
• Use bent vegetables or fruit with dents
• Go through your own fridge 

If you get creative here, not only will you save money, but you can also be environmentally conscious in your use of ingredients and counteract food waste.