It is a common misconception that dogs are allergic to grains. Allergies in dogs are caused by reactions to the proteins in their food. Beef, Chicken and Lamb are the most common protein that cause allergies. Grains are packed full of essential vitamins and minerals. Both white and brown rice are the grains used in Omuu and it is a vital source of energy for your dog. The only breed of dog known to suffer from grain related allergies is the Irish Red Setter. A genetic condition known as gluten sensitive enteropathy which is actually a rare condition.
What is in Omuu that makes it so good?
At Omuu we believe in the power of science based dog food. We want to keep your dog fit and healthy and hopefully reduce your visits to the Vet
1. Insect Protein
- Packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals.
- Highly digestible protein source for growth and repair of your dog’s body.
- Hypoallergenic protein source. Perfect for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies.
- Naturally containing glucosamine to help support your dog’s joints.
- Rich in fatty acids shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- No artificial growth hormones or antibiotics used in production
2. Dental Health
- 80% of dogs suffer from dental disease by the time they are 3 years old.
- Inflammation of the gums surrounding the teeth is a painful disease caused by the build up of plaque.
- Plaque is formed when bacteria and food stick together and attach to the surface of the teeth.
- Omuu adds a dental protectant into all recipes. This incredible compound has been shown to reduce the amount of plaque by up to 34%.
3. Gastrointestinal
- Adverse food reactions is one of the leading causes of vomiting/diarrhoea in your dog. Omuu uses the hypoallergenic, novel insect protein to prevent these allergic reactions.
- Omuu also packs the food with crucial prebiotics fibres which contribute to a healthy and balanced microflora (the bacteria in the gut).
- Insect protein has been shown to boost health by diversifying the gut bacteria
- A healthy population of gut bacteria has been shown to reduce incidences of cancer, heart disease, anxiety and diabetes.
4. Skin & Coat
- Inflammation of the skin is caused by an allergy to something in the environment and/or the proteins in your dog’s food. Insect protein is naturally anti-inflammatory and hypoallergenic to help prevent an allergy flare up.
- Omuu contains high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which are essential for a healthy skin and coat.
- A healthy population of gut bacteria has been linked to healthy skin.
5. Kidney Health
- When your dog eats food containing excess phosphorus and protein, this can put strain on your dog’s kidneys longterm. Animal protein are naturally high in phosphorus.
- 25% of dogs suffer from kidney disease without their pet parents realising.
- Omuu uses a nutritionally appropriate level of phosphorus and protein to help protect the kidneys.
6. Antioxidants
- Antioxidants help prevent cellular damage inside the body.
- Omuu petfood contains high levels of natural antioxidants which helps prevent cellular damage in your dog’s body.
- Omuu petfood contains Lutein which is a powerful antioxidant shown to help prevent damage to the eye.
- The high antioxidants help protect your dogs teeth, skin, gut, joints. Every part of your dogs body benefits from antioxidants.
General nutrition questions
My dog suffers from gastrointestinal issues (vomiting/diarrhoea). Can the proteins in my dog food cause this also?
Yes, the proteins in your dog’s diet can also causes reactions in your dogs gut. AFR (adverse food reactions) can be either an allergic reaction (allergy) or a food intolerance (most common). This will present itself with many different clinical signs such as vomiting or diarrhoea. But it can also cause more vague signs such as flatulence.
Do dogs eat insects?
Dogs are naturally omnivores. Many people liken domesticated dogs to wolves, their ancestors. However, due to breeding, humans have genetically changed dogs. We now know that dogs have enzymes to break down carbohydrates (known as amylase). We see wild dogs rummage through bins and even eat insects in the wild. However, it is impractical to compare domesticated dogs to wild free roaming dogs, since domesticated dogs are now living longer, heathier lives due to better understanding of nutrition and more advanced Veterinary care. To put this into perspective, a wolf in the wild will live between 6-8 years. A wolf in captivity will live between 14-17 years.
Is Insect protein Vegan?
No, insects are still an animal product. However, if you don’t eat meat based products due to cruelty then insect protein is a much better alternative and it is a more ethical practice than your traditional farming.
If you don’t eat meat based products due to the environmental impacts then again, insect protein is a more sustainable protein source.
Is a raw diet good for my dog
There is a lot of debate currently on the use of raw food diets. In the Veterinary community we do not advocate a raw diet due to a number of reasons.
It is difficult to be sure that your homemade raw food contains all of the nutrients needed for your dog. This can lead to different deficiencies which can be detrimental to your dogs health. Many raw diets advocate the use of bones/egg shells which can easily get lodged in many parts of the dogs body which usually ends up needing surgery to remove. You may also be introducing harmful bacteria into your dogs gut with the use of raw food, such as salmonella, campylobacter or clostridium to name a few. This poses a risk to humans too as dogs with a very pathogenic form of salmonella can easily spread it in the environment.
Why does Omuu petfood contains chicken fats and fish oils
Omuu petfood is constantly researching how to develop more sustainable recipes. Omuu believes in the health benefits of the recipe and we want to make sure your dog enjoys the taste of it too. We are constantly researching new ways to balance the nutrients/palatability with environmental impacts.
Who formulates the Omuu recipe and what guidelines do they follow?
The Omuu recipe is carefully formulated by:
- Nutritionist with a masters of science in the nutrition of cats and dogs.
- Small animal Veterinary Surgeon.
Omuu makes sure it’s recipe follows the guidelines set out by the FEDIAF who are the European body for the production and sale of small animal nutrition. Omuu even went a step further and performed our own feeding trial prior to launch.
Omuu is also manufactured in a state of the art facility with excellent quality assurance (QA) protocols in place to ensure utmost food safety standards.
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