FAQ

The denomination Low Grain indicates that a product has been formulated with a low inclusion of cereals in its composition. This is the case for the varieties in our Ownat Ultra range, which do not include corn, wheat or soybeans. They contain only rice, barley or oats in reduced quantities and always wholemeal.

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The denomination Grain Free indicates that a product has been formulated without including cereals in its composition. In these foods, alternative carbohydrate sources are used such as tubers (potato, sweet potato, cassava), legumes (peas, lentils) or some pseudocereal grains (chia, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth).

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Ownat has the widest range of Grain Free foods on the market.

Carbohydrates are non-essential nutrients for dogs and cats, so do not need to be present in their diets. However, this does not imply that they are unsuitable for nutrition or that they cannot be used by these animals. If the cereals have been correctly processed during the manufacture of the food (milling and cooking), a change occurs in their chemical structure (starch gelatinization) that makes them easily digestible by dogs and cats.

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The transition should always be progressive, avoiding abrupt dietary changes that may lead to digestive disorders. This is very important!

You are recommended to follow a very simple guideline:

Although some owners may prefer to prepare home made food for their dogs and cats, it is very difficult to design a complete and balanced diet without the help of a professional dedicated to animal nutrition. Despite this, there is no problem in offering home-cooked food to your dog on an occasional basis.

According to the nutritional guidelines set by the European Pet Food Industry Federation, there are certain foods for human consumption where ingestion is harmful to dogs and cats. Grapes and raisins can cause digestive disorders and acute renal failure in dogs; chocolate is a stimulant of the central nervous system and can cause tachycardia, dyspnea and hyperactivity in dogs; and finally, the ingestion of onion and garlic has been linked to the appearance of regenerative anaemia in dogs and cats.

Accurate quantification of daily water intake is very difficult as it depends on multiple factors, including the size of the animal, the ambient temperature, the type of food consumed (dry vs. wet) and the salt content of the food. Instead of looking for an exact value of water needs, it is best to ensure that your pet always has plenty of water available, so that each animal can self-regulate its liquids consumption.

In general, you should divide the daily ration into 2-3 meals, so that our dogs and cats have a greater feeling of satiety throughout the day. Likewise, in young animals, it may be necessary to increase the number of daily meals to 5. They have greater nutritional needs per kilogram of weight and a more limited intake capacity due to their smaller size so these animals especially benefit from small but frequent meals.

The amount of food that your dog or cat should consume per day can be found in the recommended daily ration table, which appears on the packaging of our products and also in its technical data sheet (available on our website). However, it should be noted that these recommendations are indicative, since the nutritional needs of each animal depend on different factors (weight, activity level, age, environmental conditions, etc.), so it is necessary to evaluate how the body condition of your pet evolves to adjust the amount of food you need to provide.

As a general rule, you should start supplementary feeding at 3 weeks of life with wet food and at 5 weeks of life, switch to dry food. Weaning is completed at 6-8 weeks of age, although some females may continue to breastfeed their young longer.

Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats. Unlike other mammals such as dogs that can synthesize taurine from other amino acids, cats need to get it from the diet. Taurine is needed to keep the heart muscle and retina in an optimal state, in addition to participating in bile acid synthesis and reproduction. All Ownat products for cats guarantee the necessary intake of taurine in their diet.

Glucosamine is a compound that the body uses as a precursor to synthesize other molecules that are part of the articular cartilage. In turn, chondroitin sulphate is also present in the body's connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Ownat adds these compounds (Ultra, Grain Free and Care Mobility ranges) to some of our recipes to help reduce joint wear and ensure proper synovial fluid maintenance.

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) are two different types of prebiotics. The term "prebiotic" refers to those functional ingredients that resist digestion and reach the large intestine, where they are selectively fermented by the intestinal microbiota, stimulating the growth and/or activity of certain bacteria that are beneficial for the intestinal and systemic health of dogs and cats.

Omega-3 and omega-6 are two families of fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are structural components of cell membranes and have anti-inflammatory properties; ingredients rich in these fats are oily fish, shellfish and flaxseeds. Omega-6 fatty acids are involved in the repair of body tissues and can be found in various seeds and their oils (corn, sesame, sunflower), whole grains, egg and poultry. Ownat includes sources of both omega-3 (salmon oil) and omega-6 (whole grains, egg, poultry meat) in all its recipes to ensure an adequate intake. In addition, we have also made our own salmon oil in a practical container with a push button so you can offer your dog or cat an extra supply of omega-3. Have you tried it yet?

Yes, of course. All our varieties include fruits and vegetables, which are natural sources of antioxidants, and various aromatic plants, which contribute to digestive well-being. In addition, the recipes of our Care range incorporate other functional foods to respond to specific needs related to the health of dogs and cats.

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No, none of the ingredients used in the production of Ownat products come from a genetically modified organism.

We are fully committed to ensuring the highest quality food. In our laboratory, we carry out chemical and microbiological controls systematically at all stages of production (i.e. on raw materials, during the manufacturing process and on the finished food) to ensure that our products comply with the strictest quality parameters.

According to the European Pet Food Industry Federation's code of practice on labelling, the term “natural” should be used only to indicate those food ingredients that are derived from plants, animals, micro-organisms or minerals and that have either not undergone any alteration, or have only undergone physical processing (freezing, concentration, chemical-free extraction, drying, pasteurization or smoking), to make them usable in the production of pet food while maintaining its natural composition.

Ownat always lists the compositions of our recipes, indicating all the ingredients used and highlighting, in a clear and understandable way with an asterisk (*), which of these are natural with total reliability and transparency. So, as you can see from reading our labels, most of the ingredients used meet the requirements to be classified as natural.

Yes, don't worry, it's totally normal. Ownat never uses artificial colourants: the colour of the croquettes is that of the ingredients that make up the recipes, so there may be small variations between different preparations, without altering the flavour and nutritional values.