Venison

Venison has recently shot up in price and is now one of the most expensive meat options found in dog foods. It is a highly digestible, highly palatable meat source for dogs and unlike most meats, provides a good source of B vitamins. Red meats like venison do however contain higher levels of trans-fats and cholesterol which should be kept to a minimum if your dog has a history of health problems. Red meats also contain higher levels of purines and other minerals (especially in the 'meal' form due to the higher bone content) which are best avoided in dogs with urinary conditions. As with all meats, the venison used in dog food can come in a number of forms of varying quality and nutritional value. Like all meats, when an ingredients list features just 'venison' (as opposed to 'dried venison', 'venison meal' etc) it usually refers to fresh venison.