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Topic Dog Boards / Feeding / Cold Pressed food
- By sillysue Date 19.07.13 07:33 UTC
Does anyone use any of these foods, I have read that it is the latest type of dry dog food. Instead of being heated, from what I understand all the ingredients are ground and then cold pressed into shape, which it says keeps  ingredients fresh and natural. Also it says it stops bloat because it doesn't swell inside the dog.
I have been reading the blog from Markus Muhle.
I would be interested to hear anyone else's views, as with Boxers we are aware of bloat, already having one dog suffer and nearly die from this, and have been looking at ways to cut down the chances of it occurring, so this sounds interesting.
- By tatty-ead [gb] Date 19.07.13 09:59 UTC
it stops bloat because it doesn't swell inside the dog.

Never tried it but surely ANY dried material will absorb liquid which will then cause the dry material to swell?
- By Jodi Date 19.07.13 16:33 UTC
I have just got a GR puppy from a breeder who feeds all his dogs on dried food and has done for many, many years. He also has two rescue Dobes who have suffered from bloat in the past. He now puts equal amounts of water as food in the bowl so that the dogs drink and eat at the same time, the Dobes also have the special bowls that have a lump in them that prevents the dogs bolting their food. Since he has done this none of the dogs have suffered from bloat.
- By sillysue Date 19.07.13 18:09 UTC
surely ANY dried material will absorb liquid which will then cause the dry material to swell?

They have pictures showing that this food starts as ground dust, it's then cold pressed for a few seconds to create a shaped chunk that dogs can eat. When in water ( as in eaten ) it goes back to the ground dust again in the stomach instead as swelling like normal kibble.
The ingredients look good ...

The high quality, natural ingredients in Markus Mühle NaturNah dog food are finely ground for improved blending and cold pressing.

Poultry, game, fish & eggs provide high quality proteins of human consumption quality.
With naturally bound fibre for a healthy digestion.
Cold water pressing process preserves the vital nutrients.
Chunky kibble for a satisfying chewing experience.
Free from difficult to digest vegetable by-products such as bran, peelings, soya extracts or wheat gluten etc.
GMO free.
No chemical colourings, aromas or preservatives.
No inorganic minerals such as calcium carbonate or feeding lime.
Markus Mühle has always done things a bit differently. Their nutritional specialists have developed exclusive pet foods which are based on the natural diet of your pet. Their most recent innovation is Acticell Fruit Power to promote healthy cells. This unique, natural combination of a variety of fruits rich in secondary phyto-chemicals has an antioxidant effect which traps free radicals and counteracts ageing at a cellular level.
Acticell supports the digestion, optimises nutrient absorption and strengthens the immune system. Experts have used ten different kinds of fruit including pineapple, apple, mango and blueberries, to develop a unique and exclusively natural combination of vital nutrients. The resulting fruit mix is a healthy boost for the cells and provides your dog with all the natural vitamins and secondary phytochemicals it needs for an optimal nutrition:

Acerola cherries are full of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system.
Apples are known for their high pectin content, an important fibre needed to maintain digestive health.
Bananas are great all-rounders with a high potassium content and important vitamins, carbohydrates and fibre which help to produce enzymes and energy as well as helping to keep nerves and muscles healthy.
Pears also support a healthy digestion and are known for their high mineral content.
Raspberries contain important biotin, indispensable for healthy skin, coat and claws.
Blueberries are packed full of phenolic acids, flavonoids and other secondary phytochemicals which are especially important for healthy blood vessels and eye sight.
Carob pods are rich in flavonoids, gallic acid and glycosides which contain important antioxidant properties and have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
Mangos contain secondary phytochemicals which support the body's defence mechanisms and have a positive effect on coat pigmentation.
Papayas are tropical nutrient powerhouses full of important enzymes, especially papain, which aids the digestion of protein. Papayas help to keep the digestive system healthy.
- By Daisy [gb] Date 19.07.13 18:32 UTC

> The ingredients look good


I hate to think what it costs :) I'd rather just keep feeding raw. The food my dogs eat is in it's original state, they get a very varied diet and are very healthy on it - why change ?? :) :) (and it's probably a lot cheaper)
- By sillysue Date 19.07.13 19:47 UTC
It is around £32 for 15kg including free delivery online, so reasonably affordable.

My smaller dogs are happy with their diet, but I was thinking about the Boxers, so this is the reason I wondered if anyone knew anything about this food, and whether it is a good as it sounds.
I agree that raw is probably best but I prefer a good dry food for convenience and ease.
Topic Dog Boards / Feeding / Cold Pressed food

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