A Healthy Food Choice for Your Pet  

With so many pet food options available in the market, making an informed decision for your furry friend's nutritional needs is essential. Among these conventional cooked options, gently cooked pet food stands out a mile for its health benefits. As the name suggests, this food is cooked at lower temperatures to preserve the nutrients better than traditional cooking methods. It's an excellent choice for both cats and dogs due to increased digestibility, improved nutrient absorption, reduced risk of sensitivities, and increased palatability. 

What is Gently Cooked Pet Food, and Why It’s Great for Your Pets?  

Gently cooked pet food is a relatively new addition to the pet food market. It's prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients slowly cooked at low temperatures (sous vide). This method helps retain more nutrients, leading to a nutritionally balanced and easily digestible meal for your pets. 

There are some considerable benefits for your pet: 

1. Digestion: The increased moisture, and lack of fillers makes gently cooked easy on the digestive system. The ease of digestibility means that your pet can absorb the nutrients more effectively, improving their overall health and well-being.  

2. Sensitivities: Many pet owners also report a reduction in sensitivities with this diet. The immune system is in the gut! With more efficient digestion, our pets save energy for their immune system to work its magic.   

3. Flavour: Let's not forget the taste! Cats and dogs love the taste of real, fresh food that's gently cooked, and a better-tasting diet can result in increased food consumption. 

Now, let's talk about gently cooked pet food and how it compares to other pet food types, like canned food and kibble. While canned food and kibble are convenient, they often contain fillers and additives that can affect your pet's health. In contrast, gently cooked food is prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients, making it a healthier alternative.  

Now that you know the benefits of gently cooked food, you might be wondering, where do you find it? Although not raw, gently cooked foods can be found in our freezer sections, you can visit Korna Pet in-store to browse our extensive range and talk to our knowledgeable team. Or order online for convenient, fast delivery.  

Guide to Transitioning Your Pet from Canned to Gently Cooked Food 

Transitioning your pet from canned food to a gently cooked diet has many health benefits. However, you know your pet best.  

For a healthy pet, rotating flavours or types of food can give your pet a significantly wider variety of nutrients. It can also help to keep your pet excited by mealtime. Many pet parents rotate or mix foods to provide extra enrichment. 

If sudden changes to the diet cause digestive issues for your pet, probiotics or digestive enzymes can help the process. You may also want to try a slow and steady approach, transitioning over a 7–10 day period. 

Cats are notorious for being picky eaters! Taste, texture, and temperature can all play a part. With no bones, you can warm it slightly before feeding.  

At Korna Pet, we provide quality, gently cooked pet food and the knowledge to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Our mission is to ensure that your pets are fed, well-nourished, and happy and we look forward to being a part of your pet's journey toward a healthier diet and lifestyle!