{"id":3672,"date":"2023-05-30T10:12:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=3672"},"modified":"2023-05-30T10:29:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:29:21","slug":"sardines-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/sardines-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Sardines for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The addition of fresh sardines to your dog’s diet is known to have many health benefits. What are these benefits and how do they help our dogs? This article will delve into the important information that you need regarding sardines and your dog’s diet, including frequently asked questions to help you decide if sardines are suitable for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sardines are small oily fish that have a high nutritional value. They are available fresh and in canned or dried form.<\/p>
Sardines provide a natural source of many useful things including vitamin D and omega fatty acids. These play an essential role in your dog’s growth, joint condition, coat health and brain development.<\/p>
Sardines should be avoided if your dog is obese, suffers from diabetes or is prone to pancreatitis flare-ups due to the fat content.<\/p>
Some alternatives to sardines include salmon sticks, white fish cubes, cod skin and salmon oil. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sardines, also known as pilchards, are small oily fish that are extremely nutrient dense. They are frequently eaten by humans, marine mammals and seabirds, as well as larger fish in the wild. They are a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids<\/a> which are documented to have many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are most readily available in canned form in commercial supermarkets but they can be enjoyed fresh, either smoked, pickled or baked. They can also be enjoyed by our dogs in dried form. The weight and size of dried sardines vary, once dried each fish weighs approximately 14 grams. They are usually around 12-16 cm long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sardines are usually fished from the Atlantic Ocean. Commonly off the coast of Cornwall for this country. They live at depths of approximately 10-100 metres. The main season for sardines to be fished is August to January although they can occasionally be caught outside of these months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When possible, it is important to buy sardines carrying the Marine Stewardship Council <\/a>label, as these fish are certified as sustainable. If the fish packaging is marked with this label, it means the fish have come from fisheries which are independently certified to a high standard set by the MSC. There are many MSC-labelled sardine products available worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sardines are available as fresh fish. They can also be smoked, pickled or preserved in tins or dehydrated. Dehydration is done by freeze drying or naturally drying in the sun. The dried form is becoming popular as a nutritious treat or food topper for dogs. They are 100% fish products and usually don’t contain any preservatives or additives. Dried sardines are small, approximately 15 cm long, and brownish in colour. They are delicate with a crispy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Provenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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