Horse Meat for Dogs
Horse meat is one of the raw materials that go down particularly well in the bowl with dog parents whose four-legged friend has a sensitive constitution. It is lean, easy to digest and, for most dogs, a so-called novel protein, meaning a protein source that rarely features on the menu in everyday classic feeding. We explain what makes horse meat a food ingredient, why it can be interesting for dogs and how NANDOO uses it.
What is horse meat?
Horse meat, as the name says, comes from the horse and in canine nutrition is mostly processed as muscle meat. It is one of the red meats and has a robust, slightly sweet taste that many dogs take to noticeably well. Compared with beef or pork, horse meat is naturally low in fat, yet rich in iron and high-quality protein.
Because horse has long played hardly any role in classic canine nutrition, it is now used specifically as a so-called novel protein: a protein source your dog has so far rarely or never come into contact with.
Why horse meat for dogs?
For dogs with a sensitive stomach or recurring skin problems, a new, previously unfamiliar protein source can make sense. Horse meat brings along what good meat should: plenty of high-quality protein for muscle and cell building, plus iron, which plays a part in oxygen supply in your dog's body. At the same time it is comparatively low in fat and therefore easy to digest, which can be particularly good for sensitive dogs.
Horse meat is especially interesting for:
- Dogs with known intolerances to common proteins such as beef or chicken
- Dogs on an elimination diet, where a new protein source is being tested
- Dogs who should get a lean yet nutrient-rich meat
Horse meat at NANDOO
At NANDOO, you will find horse meat in its own single-protein recipes. It matters to us that you can follow exactly what ends up in the bowl: at NANDOO, horse meat is named openly in the ingredients list, not hidden behind collective terms. This way, you always know which product contains it and to what extent.
If you are specifically looking for recipes with horse meat, you will find our selection in the Horse category.
Horse meat shows how an unusual yet high-quality protein source can open up new options in the bowl for sensitive dogs. You can find more such raw materials and their significance for canine nutrition in our raw materials glossary.
Häufige Fragen zu Horse Meat for Dogs
Ist Pferdefleisch gut für Hunde?
Pferdefleisch ist mager, leicht verdaulich und liefert hochwertiges Eiweiß mit einem hohen Eisengehalt. Es eignet sich besonders gut für Hunde, die andere Fleischsorten wie Rind nicht vertragen, und bringt Abwechslung in den Napf.
Für welche Hunde eignet sich Pferdefleisch besonders?
Pferdefleisch gilt als seltene Proteinquelle und wird deshalb häufig bei Futtermittelallergien oder Unverträglichkeiten eingesetzt, weil viele Hunde vorher kaum damit in Kontakt kamen. Auch aktive, sportliche Hunde profitieren vom hohen Eiweißgehalt.
Ist Pferdefleisch fettarm?
Ja, Pferdefleisch zählt zu den fettärmsten Fleischsorten überhaupt und ist deshalb gut geeignet für Hunde, die zu Übergewicht neigen oder eine leichte Kost benötigen.
Wie oft darf ich meinem Hund Pferdefleisch geben?
Pferdefleisch kann fester Bestandteil einer ausgewogenen Fütterung sein, am besten im Wechsel mit anderen Fleischsorten wie Lamm oder Geflügel. Mehr zur richtigen Auswahl von Rohstoffen findest du im Ratgeber Rohstoffe.
Gibt es Nachteile bei Pferdefleisch?
Ernährungsphysiologisch spricht wenig gegen Pferdefleisch, es ist lediglich etwas aufwendiger in der Beschaffung. Wichtig ist wie bei jeder neuen Proteinquelle, sie langsam einzuführen und die Reaktion deines Hundes zu beobachten.
