What Is Air Dried Dog Food?

Air dried dog food is made by slowly removing moisture from fresh ingredients using a low-temperature airflow over an extended period.

By removing moisture slowly at low temperatures, air drying preserves the vitamins, proteins, flavour and texture of high-quality ingredients. This gentle process better retains the natural nutrition of high-quality ingredients than conventional kibble.

The finished product has a delicious chewy texture that dogs find irresistible, and a rich, natural aroma that makes it popular even with the fussiest eaters.

How is Air Dried food made?

Traditional kibble is extruded by cooking ingredients at temperatures that can exceed 120 degrees Celsius.

Air dried dog food uses a very different approach:

• Fresh or raw ingredients are carefully selected and prepared.
• These ingredients are placed in ovens where the warm, circulating air slowly removes moisture.
• The process takes longer than extrusion but uses temperatures low enough to preserve heat-sensitive nutrients.
• The finished pieces retain a high meat density and natural moist texture.

As the drying temperatures are low and no high-pressure extrusion is involved, air dried food retains far more of its natural nutritional value than conventional kibble.

What Are the Benefits of Air-Dried Dog Food?

Exceptional Nutrient Retention

The low-temperature drying process preserves naturally occurring vitamins, proteins and omega fatty acids that can be degraded or destroyed in high-heat processing. This means your dog receives nutrition that is closer to the quality of raw food, with the convenience of dry feeding.

Irresistible to Fussy Eaters

Air dried dog food has a rich, concentrated flavour and natural aroma that dogs find irresistible. If you have a fussy eater, who often rejects conventional kibble, air dried food is guaranteed to get their tail wagging at dinnertime.

High Meat Content

The best and most nutritious air-dried dog foods contain a high level of quality protein often from free-range and ethically sourced meat. The drying process concentrates the meat content, meaning a smaller volume of food delivers optimum nutrition.

No Special Handling Required

Unlike raw dog food, air dried food requires no refrigeration, defrosting or special hygiene precautions. It can be stored in a cupboard, weighed and served quickly, making it easy for everyday feeding.

Digestive Benefits

The gentle cooking process and natural high-quality ingredients make air- dried foods ultra digestible and delicious.

Air Dried Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs and Allergies

Many air-dried recipes use natural and simple whole-food ingredients. This makes them highly digestible and a popular food for sensitive dogs.

The best recipes are made with high levels of succulent fresh meat, alongside ultra digestible carbohydrates such as sweet potato.

Frequent skin irritation, a dull coat and persistent digestive upset can be signs of a food allergy or intolerance. An air-dried diet featuring novel meats such as turkey and wild boar and transparent natural ingredients will be the perfect food for dogs with allergies.

Air Dried Dog Food for Senior Dogs

Air dried food is suitable for senior dogs and offers a soft, delicious and easily digestible meal that supports healthy ageing. Many recipes include ingredients such as joint cares to offer protection and support for those age related issues.

How to Feed Air Dried Dog Food

Air dried dog food can be served straight from the packet as a complete nutritious meal. Air dried food has an easy to eat texture but adding a small amount of warm water will soften the texture further and release more aroma.

Because air dried food is nutrient-dense, feeding quantities are typically smaller than for standard kibble. Always follow the packaging guidelines and transition gradually over 7 to 10 days when switching from a previous diet.

How to Choose a Good Air-Dried Dog Food

A high-quality air-dried dog food should include:

• Clearly named, high-quality meat or fish as the primary ingredient.
• A high overall meat percentage, ideally 70% or more.
• Complete and balanced nutrition for your dog's life stage.
• Added supportive joint care supplements, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM.
• Whole-food additions such as vegetables, fruits and functional botanicals.
• No artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.
• No unnamed meat meals or vague animal derivatives.

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Our air-dried dog food range is made with only the finest ingredients to ensure nutritional integrity in every bite. With novel protein options and diets packed with supportive ingredients, there is something for every dog.

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