Gravies are a form of wet food that serves as a meal topper to enhance flavour and nutrition. These may make them seem like a flavourful option for your furry little friend, but have you looked beyond the glossy packaging to see what’s inside? Let’s break the dangers of these poor-quality wet gravies while exploring healthier alternatives.

Can dogs eat gravy?

Yes, dogs can eat good-quality wet gravies that are high-quality assured while enhancing flavour. These can also add essential nutrients for your dog’s well-being. 

Poor-quality wet gravies on the other hand, usually contain high sodium, fat, and ingredients that can harm your dog, making them more prone to illness. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s hiding inside these glossy packages of gravy:-

1. By-products such as beaks and feet are deemed unsuitable for consumption

2. Preservatives such as BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin to extend shelf life

3. Excessive Sodium and Fats enhance the flavour but can lead to serious health issues such as dehydration and obesity

4. Fillers such as wheat gluten and corn syrup to bulk the gravy up

5. Calorie-dense and lacking vital nutrients such as Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants.

Where can you get quality food toppers?

Our Goofy Tails Chicken Super Food is a healthy and high-quality meal topper, comprised of chicken liver and other essential goodies such as flaxseed oil and turmeric which are necessary for:-

1. Supporting your dog's overall health and well-being 

2. Increase protein intake for muscle development and energy

3. Add vitamins and minerals for overall health

4. Enhance coat and skin condition

5. Support joint health and mobility while 

6. Improve the taste to encourage picky eaters

Bone broth gravies are also a great healthy alternative. Here at Goofy Tails, our Goofy Tails Chicken Bone Broth are perfect for summertime as it helps increase fluid intake preventing dehydration. Made using high-quality chicken bones and apple cider vinegar which are then slow cooked for hours in water, making them rich in collagen which:-

1. Helps improve digestive and nutrient absorption

2. Repairs the skin and increases skin elasticity

3. Maintains cartilage integrity, thus protecting the joints

4. Boosts the immune system thanks to its antibacterial properties