31/05/2020
When I soak my dogs food people always ask me why, well here is the exact reason I do it with explanation.
Food on the left is normal dry kibble. Food on the right was vomited 7 hours after feeding time. Can you see how much bigger the food is? That’s because when it hits the stomach and becomes hydrated and digestion starts the food swells up and gets bigger. Also as you can see 7 hours after this food hit the dogs stomach it’s still trying to digest the meal and has still yet to be completed.
If you hydrate the dogs food with warm water you will start the process of it hydrating and becoming bigger making it easier on your dog and their stomach. It takes anywhere from 8-12 hours for your dog to digest dry kibble. If your dog eats raw it takes closer to 6 hours.
Do your dog a favor and soak their food before you feed it to them. And if you have any questions please consult your veterinarian.
Please tag one of your dog friends so they can learn the same thing! (Please don’t tag the picture).
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