What Macronutrients Do Dogs Self-Select?
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When domestic dogs are allowed to choose their diet, they instinctively seek out diets high in protein and fat. This mirrors their ancestral diet, as wolves tend to prefer diets consisting of 52% protein and 45% fat. In this episode, we delve into these specific studies where dogs were empowered to self-select their own macronutrients, among other topics. Mentioned Material: New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/02/is-an-all-meat-diet-what-nature-intended Eat Like The Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About the Science of Healthy Eating: https://a.co/d/aQVTzUv 7:30 - What are the 3 macronutrients? 17:51 - Study References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23243377/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/XYGRB8NQXYYXNA8VPGMM?target=10.1111/jpn.12794 Have a question, concern, or food brand you want our hosts to review? Reach out to us at [email protected].
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