![]() ![]() Dehydrated dog and cat food is processed at very low heat for a very long time to draw any moisture out of the food. DEHYDRATED:ĭehydration is one of the earliest methods of preserving food by removing all moisture, making the end product smaller and lighter. Some examples of freeze-dried foods would be “K9 Natural” or “Primal”. Thus making freeze dried food nutritionally equal to its frozen counterpart, except for the lack of moisture. By bypassing the liquid state, you can be assured that your pets food was never exposed to temperatures above freezing. This takes out all moisture without actually allowing the liquid phase to take place. In order to achieve this, without going into too much detail, the raw food is first frozen and then through a process of low temperature and pressure, the liquid is phased from a solid to a gas. This ensures that all liquid is removed without moving the food from a raw state. When raw pet food is freeze dried, this essentially means that all moisture is removed from the food, while still keeping the food frozen. Below we have outlined some of the steps that go into these awesome diets. Therefore it is important to know what processes are involved in making freeze-dried, dehydrated and air-dried foods so that we can decide which option is best for our pets. Our dogs and cats are our family, and naturally we want to feed our families only the best. Another positive point is that by removing all moisture from this food, any growth of bacteria, yeast, or mold is inhibited – which is why these foods have a longer shelf life. Not to mention, if you are squeamish about your pet eating raw meat, or are just starting the transition to raw, these foods are a good way to dip your toes in the water. These types of raw food do not need to be kept frozen or thawed prior to feeding, saving time and hassle. In order to make feeding raw food to our pets as convenient as possible, many companies are making freeze dried, dehydrated and air dried raw foods. ![]()
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