1) Will too much animal-based fat cause weight gain in my dog?

While it is true that an excessive intake of fatty foods can lead to weight gain in dogs - as well as liver problems - appropriate amounts of dietary fat are still necessary for good canine health. The trick here is finding a healthy balance between various food groups so that the pup doesn’t end up consuming more calories than…

2) Does high-fat content mean poor-quality meat?

When looking at dog food labels, one might assume that meats with higher percentages of fat are low-grade products since they would be expected to come from animals bred primarily for culinary purposes (i.e., large-scale confinement operations). In reality though, many cuts fitting these criteria could include exceptionally fresh or locally sourced options like grass-fed beef or pasture-raised chickens instead…

3) Are all types of animal-based fats safe for dogs?

Although most forms of edible animal fats (like lard and chicken drippings) are relatively safe for consumption by pets – some can still harm specific breeds depending on dietary restrictions/medical conditions such as pancreatitis incidents due to digestibility issues. Particular groups may require special considerations about what type(s) should stay off limits entirely while informing veterinarians beforehand would be best…

4) Should I avoid meat with visible fat?

It’s common for many pet owners to attempt removing any remaining fats from cooked meats before preparing them for their dogs, but this is not automatically required. So long as the animal-based food isn’t spoiled or prepared in a way that exposes it to unwanted chemicals such as those produced by grilling over charcoals (creating carcinogenic compounds), there's no problem…

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