Many people believe that dry dog food can be difficult for dogs to eat, so they add some water or broth to add moisture and make it softer. This not only makes it easier for dogs to eat, but it also makes it tastier.
Have you ever wondered if it's beneficial to add water to your dog's food? The answer is yes. However, it should always be done in moderation to avoid turning the food into a soup. Keep in mind that there are several steps you should take to keep the food from spoiling. Here's how to do it.
Benefits of soaking dry dog food
Soaking dry food for dogs has many benefits. Dogs with dental problems, wounds, or sores in their mouths may have difficulty eating dry food because it is usually very hard and dry. Adding water to the food can make it easier to chew and swallow. In addition, soaking the food helps release vital nutrients and makes the food more palatable. Other benefits include improved digestion and hydration, and a healthier coat.- Dogs don't consume large amounts of water, so it doesn't cause excessive thirst.
- This makes it an ideal choice for dogs with oral problems or missing teeth, as it is softer.
- This is perfect for puppies transitioning from mother's milk to solid foods.
- Dogs with gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, may benefit.
- Using meat broth as a base enhances the flavor of the food, making it more appealing.
- The ration makes the dog feel fuller and more satisfied.
- It is much better for digestion.
As you can see, there are so many benefits to moistening our dog's food that it is strange not to do it regularly.
Disadvantages of adding water to dog food
Many manufacturers claim that dry food helps to clean the teeth and prevent bacterial plaque, but this is not always the case, as dogs that eat only dry food can still develop tartar.In reality, moist food does not help prevent tartar buildup in our dog, so theoretically, our dog is more likely to have tartar. However, since this is not scientifically proven, it should be investigated further.
A disadvantage of this is that the dog has to eat all his food in one sitting. If wet food is left out for the dog to eat throughout the day, it will spoil.
How to properly moisten your dog's food
We only need to moisten the portion of food we want to feed the dog, not the entire bag. To do this correctly, add water or broth to the food about 30 minutes before serving. If we wet the bag completely, it will spoil.With the water or broth we have added, the food will have time to moisten and absorb it. You will notice that it expands and becomes much softer, resembling a kind of mush, and sometimes still retains the shape of the kibble. This is perfectly normal and as it should be.
We should give our dog 0.3 pounds of dog food with a third of a glass of room temperature or slightly warm water or broth. Let it stand for 30 minutes before feeding your dog - never use cold or hot water or broth.
We need to adjust the amount of water added to each dog's food depending on how much they have eaten. Each dog's appetite is different, so we need to experiment with different amounts of water during the first few feedings until we find the right amount.
- Place the correct amount of food in the feeder.
- Add a small amount of water or broth.
- Stir and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Serve the wet food to the dog.
When feeding dogs, it is important to avoid making the food into a soup or mush that is difficult to eat. Moistening the food is beneficial, but it should not be made too difficult to eat.
