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Baked Dog Food vs. Kibble Dog Food - Which is Better?

What is the difference between kibble and baked dog food? Is one better than the other? And what does "extruded" even mean? Ari Pomo (CPDT-KA, PSRI) gives us an overview of each food option and how they differ from each other so you can make the best choice for your pup! New to Ollie? Start here! https://www.myollie.com/?utm_source=y... Learn more about our fresh, premium baked dog food: https://www.myollie.com/baked-dog-food/ - Transcript: Traditional dry food, commonly known as kibble, has been around—relatively unchanged—since the ‘50s. The past decade has seen a ton of innovation in the dog food industry. And as people care more and more about the quality and types of food they consume, a natural next question is, “What about my dog? They’re a part of my family too!” So, as new dog food categories enter the market (think “fresh dog food and “baked dog food”), you may be wondering the difference between all of them. Today, we’ll show you how to distinguish between kibble and baked dog food. Let’s start with kibble. Most commercial kibble is made of feed-grade ingredients. These “feed-grade” materials are literally labeled as “inedible” for humans. Makes you wonder how low the quality of ingredients must be… These ingredients are then extruded, which means they are cooked under extreme temperatures and pressure that can degrade nutrients and create negative flavor reactions. While all kibble labeled as “Complete and Balanced” DOES meet the minimum requirements set by the AAFCO, it’s important to note that not all nutrients are created equal! Traditional kibble meets AAFCO requirements by spraying the kibble with fats and flavors to mask the negative reactions that occur under such extreme conditions. Extruded kibble also contains a lot of air pockets, so the caloric density is low. In other words, pups have to eat more of it in order to consume the same number of calories. Baked dog food, on the other hand, has a much higher caloric density. All the nutrients are packed into a smaller portion. Smaller portions, higher-quality (often human-grade vs. feed-grade) ingredients, and no fillers mean better poops! Baked dog food is also formed (think about how you form the dough of homemade chocolate chip cookies) vs. put into a “cookie-cutter” like kibble. Instead of being extruded, baked dog food is gently baked at a lower temperature, in an oven, to preserve flavor and nutrients but ensure harmful pathogens are eliminated. The cherry on top: it’s shelf-stable, like kibble. Most baked dog foods have a shelf life of 6 months post-delivery. Check out the links below for helpful resources and more details on what we went over today. And feel free to give us a Thumbs Up and Subscribe if you like these videos. Whatever path you choose to feed your pup, he or she loves you for it!