Disadvantages of cold-pressed dog food | Alpenwuff Guide

Due to the gentle manufacturing process and the absence of artificial preservatives, this natural, cold-pressed dog food has one disadvantage: It doesn't have as long a shelf life as other types of food. On average,cold-pressed dog food has a shelf life of between 3 and 8 months . It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. In comparison, extruded dry foods containing artificial preservatives can last up to 18 months .

A change in food always means a change for your furry friend, one that they'll have to get used to. It's not uncommon for dogs to initially react with diarrhea or flatulence . This is especially common when switching from extruded food to cold-pressed food.

There are two reasons for this. First, the intestines and their enzymes must first adjust. Enzymes are responsible for absorbing and breaking down nutrients from food. Your pet's clever body produces the enzymes it needs for its food. When the food is changed, the enzymes needed to break down the old food are usually only partially suitable, and suitable enzymes for the new food must first be produced. This can lead to diarrhea and flatulence for a while.

Secondly, the nutrients in extruded foods are broken down considerably by the intense heat, meaning your dog has little to do with digestion. With a more natural diet like cold-pressed food, however, your dog's intestines have more to work with . Cold-pressed foods tend to contain more fiber and break down into their components immediately in the intestines. Even though the increased intestinal activity is a positive change for your dog's health, a change may initially result in flatulence and diarrhea. However, this is not necessarily a negative or an intolerance, as you can learn in the guide article on switching tocold-pressed dog food .

Another disadvantage of cold-pressed dog food is increased stool production. Due to the increased intestinal motility, rapid nutrient utilization, enzyme changes, and the composition of cold-pressed food, your dog will have to do his business more often than with extruded foods, for example, which initially swell in the dog's stomach. You can find more background information on this phenomenon in the guide article "A lot of stool after changing food ." Accordingly, you should plan for an extra walk or two when feeding cold-pressed dry food.

Another phenomenon that can occur when feeding cold-pressed food, especially during the first few weeks of a food change, is that the dog becomes thirstier . This is generally positive for the dog, as it promotes the change in intestinal enzymes. However, it presents a similar disadvantage for dog owners as with increased stool output: An extra walk or two should be planned accordingly when feeding cold-pressed dry food.