Wonder grains for allergic dogs

“Belcando” with a new grain substitute: dog owners whose pets have been diagnosed by the vet as suffering from gluten intolerance, or who prefer a grain-free diet for other reasons, should look carefully to see what the grain has been replaced with in their search for a suitable alternative. It is important that the grain substitute provides a good supply of energy, as simply omitting the grain would lead to a deficient diet in the long term. The new grain-free recipes from “Belcando” contain versatile amaranth instead of grain. It is one of the oldest plants cultivated by mankind, forming part of the staple diet of the Aztecs and revered as a sacred plant on account of its energy-giving properties. Compared with other sources of carbohydrate, the amaranth family has a substantially higher content of important nutrients. Proteins, the essential amino acid lysine, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals and trace elements are found in much higher concentrations in amaranth than in cereal or also potatoes. Amaranth is naturally gluten-free and particularly easily digestible, even for small children with digestive problems. It is obtained from sustainable cultivation today. The nutritionists working on “Belcando” dog food have learned of amaranth and have used this valuable grain substitute wherever it seems sensible to replace cereal. The new varieties are clearly labelled and are on sale for small breeds as “Belcando Finest Grain-Free” and for medium to large breeds as “Belcando Adult Grain-Free”. The new recipe for adding to fresh meat feeding, “Belcando Mix It” with amaranth and ocean krill, is also available from Interzoo onwards. www.bewital-petfood.de