The Benefits Of Adding Sea Mussels To Your Dog's Diet

THE BENEFITS OF ADDING SEA MUSSELS TO YOUR DOG'S DIET

TruDog Treat Me Freeze-Dried Raw Sea Mussels Treats for Dogs

Through the use of crafty marketing, we've seen pet store shelves become loaded with treats that are created to resemble things like grilled chicken, strips of bacon, and even bites of steak. The packages feature vivid images of real meats, but the ingredients list is full of things like gluten, soybean meal, BHA (synthesized preservative) and artificial colors and flavors.

With treats being such an important part of our dog's diets, it's important that they're natural and provide them with real nutrition.

Some pet parents are apprehensive of giving their pups "human foods", because they're not sure if they are safe and healthy. But there are a large number of human foods that are just as healthy for our pups as they are for us, including sea mussels.

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What Are Mussels?

Mussels are a bivalve mollusk (shellfish) that can be found in freshwater or saltwater and have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. During World War II, fresh meats like beef and pork became harder to access due to them being sent to the troops abroad. As a result, freshwater mussels became a popular dish on dinner tables at homes and diners across the US.

Since then, saltwater/sea mussels have become more popular as most people find them more palatable than the freshwater variety. They are generally prepared by steaming, roasting, or frying, but they can also be eaten raw.

Not only are mussels a tasty food, they also offer a variety of health benefits!

The Health Benefits of Sea Mussels

High In Protein - Healthy dogs require a good amount of protein in their diet to support muscular health as well as a healthy coat and skin. Sea mussels contain more protein their most popular seafood counterpart, salmon.

Rich In Fat And Omega Fatty Acids - Foods like sea mussels that are rich in Omega fatty acids aid in normal cell function and their anti-inflammatory properties help support a healthy nervous system, joints and skin.

High Concentration Of Minerals - Ounce for ounce, sea mussels have more calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and phosphorous than a t-bone steak. These support everything from the immune system and metabolism, to cognitive function and cardiovascular health.

No Fillers - Naturally grown and harvested sea mussels don't contain the added fillers, additives and preservatives that are found in most commercially available dog treats. On top of their natural health benefits, this makes them a great alternative to store-bought treats.

Our sea mussel treats are freeze-dried raw rather than cooked, which locks in and preserves all of these vital nutrients!

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY TREATS

Many commercial pet treats are packed with grains, fillers, and byproducts. On top of this, they're processed in a high-heat manufacturing process just like dry kibble. So not only are they full of ingredients your dog doesn't need, the good ingredients have had their nutritional value cooked out during the manufacturing process.

Veterinarians say that treats should make up no more than 10% of our dogs' diets. While this is a good rule to follow, many pet parents just can't resist giving their fur babies extra treats throughout the day.

But regardless of how often or how much you treat your dog, those calories are an important part of your dog's diet. Making sure your dog treats are high quality and nutritious is important and will only help to support their overall health.