Water buffalo meat

What is water buffalo meat?

Water buffalo meat comes from domestic water buffalo, which are mainly bred in Asia, Africa and South America. They belong to the cattle species, but are not related to the American bison. Water buffalo are robust and hardy animals that feed on grass and other plants. They live in herds and prefer humid areas where they like to spend time in the water.

Water buffalo meat is darker than beef and has a slight gamey flavor. It is very lean and has only about 0.5 to 2 percent fat. It also has fewer calories than beef, but more protein, iron, selenium, manganese and iodine. It is also rich in vitamins B12, B6, B3 and B2. Water buffalo meat is therefore very nutritious and healthy for dogs.

Why is water buffalo meat good for dogs?

Water buffalo meat has several benefits for your dog's health and well-being:

• It supports your dog's muscles, immune system, blood formation and metabolism due to its high protein and mineral content.
• It promotes the health of your dog's skin and coat thanks to its high vitamin B content.
• It prevents overweight and obesity thanks to its low fat and calorie content.
• It reduces the risk of allergies and intolerances due to its hypoallergenicity.

Water buffalo meat is considered hypoallergenic because it is an exotic meat. This means that it is rarely fed and therefore rarely triggers an allergic reaction. Many dogs are allergic to common meats such as beef, pork or poultry. By feeding your dog water buffalo meat, you can eliminate these allergens and alleviate symptoms such as itching, skin rashes or diarrhea.

How can you feed your dog water buffalo meat?

You can feed your dog water buffalo meat in various ways:

• As fresh meat: You can offer the meat to your dog raw or cooked. Make sure that you only buy high-quality meat from species-appropriate husbandry. You can mix the meat with vegetables, fruit or rice or use it as barf food.
• As wet food: You can buy ready-made wet food with water buffalo meat or make it yourself. Make sure that the food has a high meat content and does not contain any artificial additives such as flavorings, colorings or sugar.
• As dry food: You can also buy dry food with water buffalo meat or make it yourself. Pay attention to the quality of the ingredients and the declaration of the food.
• As a chew: You can give your dog chews made from water buffalo skin, rumen or horn. These are very hard and offer your dog long-lasting chewing fun. They also clean your dog's teeth and prevent tartar.