COLD PRESSED DOPG FOOD

COLD PRESSED DOG FOOD

Here at Maisey Daisey we are proud to stock and sell Cold Pressed Healthy Dog Food from Salubrious – a small family-owned business with their own dog food manufacturing site just down the road from us in Staffordshire. Their small batch production means that every bag of cold pressed dog food they produce is made with love and care, and we feed our own dogs, Maisey Daisey and Winnie on Salubrious Cold Pressed Healthy Dog Food. So, why is cold pressed dog food better for you and your dog? Read on to find out more.

Firstly, we’re going to talk about the importance of the right diet for your dog – whether your dog is an adult or senior dog, a pup, a small breed, a dog with a sensitive stomach, needs to gain or lose weight, or is a working dog – as the “consequences of inadequate diets” can be “devastating” whilst the right well-balanced diet leads to dogs thriving and demonstrating “remarkable vitality”.

As an article for The Telegraph website says (see The Telegraph: ‘The best dog food: How to choose the right food for your pet according to a vet’ - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/home/pets/best-dog-food-choose-right-food-pet/):

“Navigating the complexities of canine nutrition can be challenging, however the rewards are immeasurable. That’s because it’s not merely about sustenance; it’s about fuelling optimal performance and longevity. A well-formulated diet provides your pooch with the building blocks for a robust immune system, strong musculoskeletal structure, and a vibrant, healthy skin and coat.”

Whilst:

“Conversely, a diet lacking in essential nutrients can lead to a cascade of health issues, impacting everything from coat quality to organ function.”

And:

“Factors such as breed, age, activity level, and health status all play a significant role in determining the ideal diet” for pet dogs and working dogs alike.

For some owners, raw dog food has become the food of choice for their dog, but is it a good option? Vets think not:

“Raw meat is an increasingly popular choice for some dog owners, but vets have reservations about this trend for two main reasons. First, raw meat often carries bacteria that can cause disease in immunocompromised humans in the household (such as babies, elderly people or anyone on chemotherapy). And second, care needs to be taken to ensure that a balanced diet is fed: pure meat does not provide enough nutrients.”

(Source: The Telegraph - ‘The best dog food: How to choose the right food for your pet according to a vet’ - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/home/pets/best-dog-food-choose-right-food-pet/)

This is where cold-pressed dog food comes in, because – as the Horse and Hound website says (see https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/buyers-guides/best-cold-pressed-dog-foods-856405):

“Cold-pressed food is popular with those dog owners who want to feed the best raw dog food, but are put off by the mess and risk of bacterial contamination.” 

Two viable alternatives to raw dog food exist – namely extruded dry dog food and cold pressed dog food, but both have pros and cons (although it must be said that the only real con for cold pressed dog food is a shorter shelf life and storage life, and the pros far outweigh this single point of contention).

Zoo Plus Magazine online wrote an article featured on their website about just that – see https://www.zooplus.co.uk/magazine/dog/dog-nutrition/cold-pressed-dog-food-pros-cons - namely, the advantages and disadvantages of cold-pressed dog food:

“As is so often the case on the subject of food, there are a diverse range of views regarding different methods of producing dry dog food. Extruded dry food reliably kills all germs and is said by its advocates to be more easily digestible for many dogs, since the ingredients are further broken down.”

However:

“Proponents of cold pressing use additional nutrients as an argument in their favour, because in particular secondary plant substances from herbs and berries can be absorbed to a greater extent by the dog’s body due to the gentler processing. This means that it gets more benefit from the antioxidants they contain, which counteract the aging process and can prevent damage to cells. Since the ingredients aren’t pressed as densely, more of the “raw essence” of the ingredients is maintained, which should be tasty for your dog! Fans of cold-pressed dog food assume that the taste of the natural ingredients is better maintained in this way. We can’t put this to the [taste] test [ourselves as humans], but cold pressing definitely conserves raw materials better with lower temperatures, which in turn often makes manufacturing cheaper. Although the manufacturers make cold-pressed pellets durable through the cooling process, their storage life can be lower on average than that of extruded dry food.”

(Source: Zoo Plus Magazine – ‘Cold-pressed dog food: pros and cons’ - https://www.zooplus.co.uk/magazine/dog/dog-nutrition/cold-pressed-dog-food-pros-cons)

So, cold pressed dog food is widely considered to be tastier and better for your dog than other forms of dog food, albeit with a shorter storage life. However, all things considered, the length of time you can store cold pressed dog food is relative, and may not be as important a consideration when you’re choosing the best food for your dog as what goes into the dog food in the first place, how it is made, how it tastes, and what nutritional benefits it brings.

In terms of the shelf life and storage of cold pressed dog food, it can - when stored properly in a cool, dry place (i.e. in its original packaging and, crucially, not in an airtight container) - typically be stored for a not-too-shabby period of time: up to 9 months from original manufacture, and cold pressed dog food should be eaten within 1 to 2 months of opening. 

The conclusion that Zoo Plus Magazine reaches is that:

“Both manufacturing processes [i.e. extruded dry dog food versus cold pressed dog food] have their advantages and disadvantages.”

But that:

“However, bacterial exposure is more of a theoretical danger. If your dog likes cold-pressed dry food and tolerates it well, there’s nothing against it being given [it to eat]. Cold pressing makes sense most of all if the food contains high-quality cold-pressed oils and vegetables, herbs or fruits, which can particularly benefit from vitamin-friendly production. Since the production method isn’t crucial, dog owners can focus on what is important: a dog food with a high proportion of meat.”

(Source: Zoo Plus Magazine – ‘Cold-pressed dog food: pros and cons’ - https://www.zooplus.co.uk/magazine/dog/dog-nutrition/cold-pressed-dog-food-pros-cons)

Nextrition also goes into the crucial differences between air-dried dog food and cold pressed dog food (See ‘Your Furry Friend Deserves the Best: Air-Dried Dog Food vs. Cold-Pressed’ - https://www.nextritionpet.com/blogs/nutrition/your-furry-friend-deserves-the-best-air-dried-dog-food-vs-cold-pressed), saying that both cold-pressed and air-dried dog foods “are excellent alternatives to traditional kibble, which burns off many of the natural nutrients and flavours (sic) due to being processed with high heat and steam”.

And, as an article for the Horse and Hound website (see Horse and Hound: ‘6 of the best cold-pressed foods for your dog’ - https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/buyers-guides/best-cold-pressed-dog-foods-856405) says:

“The argument, for cold-pressed advocates, is that the lower cooking temperature means that more valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals are retained because high temperatures can break down their nutritional content.”

Whereas:

“Due to legal requirements, some extruded foods actually have the probiotics sprayed on the kibble to ensure they still fulfil the nutritional needs.”

Salubrious Cold Pressed Healthy Dog Food is different.

According to the Healthy Dog Food Ltd website (see https://www.healthydogfoodltd.co.uk/how-we-compare/) where Extruded Kibble is “over processed”, the vitamin content is “heat destroyed” after being “vaporised away”, “takes 80% more energy to produce”, “contains carcinogenic chemicals” (Acrylamide, that converts to a compound called glycidamide, and Cyclic-Carbo Amines, all of which are formed during the heating of food to high temperatures), “requires chemical additives” and is actually “difficult to digest”; Cold Pressed Dog Food is “closest to raw”, “naturally [retains] vitamins and minerals”, has “the lowest carbon footprint in the industry”,  “no harmful chemicals”, is “free from additives” and is “gentle on a dog’s stomach”.

Along with their brand values, those are all compelling reasons as to why Maisey Daisey is a stockist and retailer of Salubrious Cold Pressed Dog Food, including Salubrious Working Dog Food as well as Salubrious Grain Free and Salubrious Grain and Gluten Free varieties (see https://maiseydaisey.com/collections/salubrious-food ). Plus, the fact that they are a local supplier too, being based in Staffordshire like us.

What does “salubrious” mean? Two definitions of the word salubrious – and the pertinent ones in the case of Salubrious Cold Pressed Healthy Dog Food – are “health-giving” or “healthy”. The derivation of the word “salubrious” comes from the mid 16th Century and the Latin word salubris (from salus meaning ‘health’). The Collins Dictionary defines “salubrious” this way – “adjective: conducive or favourable to health; wholesome”, which certainly applies to this particular brand of cold-pressed dog food.

The Salubrious and Healthy Dog Food Ltd mission is to supply dogs with the best life-extending opportunities - derived from a completely natural diet. A diet for dogs that is nutritious, healthy, well-balanced, artificial additive free – from a scientifically blended, extremely palatable and extensively trialled dog food; with the lowest possible carbon footprint, and the lowest possible content (if any) of those nasty carcinogenic chemicals (including Acrylamide, glycidamide and Cyclic-Carbo Amines). 

Maisey Daisey proudly stocks a high-quality range of Holistic and Hypoallergenic Pet Food. Choose from Chicken or Beef with grains, or opt for our Grain and Gluten Free options, available in Chicken, Lamb, Salmon, Turkey Slim Down, and Turkey Gastrointestinal varieties. All recipes are available to order online in two convenient bag sizes: 3kg and 12kg..

As well as Maisey Daisey being a stockist of this great local supplier of quality premium dog food, don’t forget that, when you buy your Dog Food from us (as well as our Dog Beds and Blankets and other dog care products too) we always donate 10% profit from each and every sale we make to dog rescue causes. So, doing so not only keeps your dog well-fed and nourished but helps keep other less fortunate dogs safe and well too.