If your pet eats less, will they not absorb nutrients properly? Pettington will help you understand nutrient density.

"Dogs eat small amounts, will they not get enough nutrition?"
"If a cat only eats a few bites at a time, will it not be able to absorb the nutrients..."

These are the most common concerns of Hong Kong pet owners. When pets don’t eat much, we always start to worry: should we change the food? Should we add health supplements?

But Pettington tells you that the key is not just "how much to eat", but "how much nutrition you eat". This involves:

Nutrient Density

What is nutrient density?

Simply put, nutritional density = the amount of nutrients contained in each unit of food . In other words, even if 100g of food A and B have the same weight, the protein, fat, and mineral content they provide may be very different.

For example:

  • Traditional baked dry foods often contain added carbohydrates (such as corn and potatoes)
  • Foods with high meat content (such as air-dried food/freeze-dried food) are almost entirely composed of protein and fat.

Even if you eat the same amount, the nutrients you absorb may be different.

If you eat less, how can you be considered “nutritious enough”?

For pets with small appetites, picky eaters, or those who need nutrition, it is especially important to choose food with high nutrient density so that even with a small intake, basic nutritional needs can still be met.
We often use a concept to measure the nutritional value of food:

Ratio of protein/fat/minerals per 100 kcal

This allows us to eliminate products that are high in calories but low in nutrients.

Comparison of nutrient density of different grain types

🟤 Traditional dry food (Kibble)

  • Generally contains 20–30% protein, with a low percentage coming from animal sources
  • Most of them add beans, starch, etc. as the calorie base
  • Some of the calories come from indigestible carbohydrates
  • The nutritional density is relatively medium and the price is relatively affordable

🟠 Air-dried food

  • Up to 96% animal ingredients (meat, offal, bones)
  • Contains almost no grains or legumes
  • No need to add artificial nutrients, the raw materials themselves provide complete nutrition
  • High in nutritional density, especially suitable for pets who eat less but want to eat well . Relatively high in price

Ziwi Peak: A leading brand of high nutritional density air-dried food

ZiwiPeak Air-Dried Raw Meat uses a unique air-drying process to maximize the nutritional value of the ingredients, ensuring easy digestion and absorption. Made with pure New Zealand ingredients and utilizing exclusive double air-drying technology , it preserves the original nutrients.

Why choose Ziwi Peak?

  • ✅Up to 96% animal ingredients (including meat, offal and bones)
  • ✅Low -carb, high-protein formula helps reduce common health problems caused by a high-carb diet (such as allergies, itchy skin, odorous stool, etc.)
  • ✅Easy to digest and absorb , suitable for pets with small appetite, sensitive stomach, and prone to skin problems
  • ✅Patented air-drying technology transforms raw meat into ready-to-eat food, retaining nutrients without refrigeration

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Not sure if your pet will accept air-dried raw meat food?

Pettington is now collaborating with ZiwiPeak to launch the [Air-dried Food Experience Event]. Owners only need to fill out simple information to receive a free trial pack of Ziwi Peak air-dried food in various flavors .
The trial set includes three flavors , one pack of each flavor.

If you are interested in air-dried raw meat food and want to try ZiwiPeak air-dried raw meat food for cats and dogs for your furry friends , please fill out the registration form above and request a trial pack immediately!