2:1 K.E.T.O. cube
Bones & Co. 2:1 fat to protein ratio therapeutic recipe has even more healthy fats to promote Ketosis, a natural metabolic state in dogs. We doubled the healthy fats in our original 1:1 fat to protein ratio recipe to create our innovative 2:1 (fat:protein) formula for dogs with higher fat needs.
Why?
Because… dogs are broken.
We see an alarming rise of metabolic disease in dogs, so we’re doing something about it. Our mission is to support pet parents, independent pet retailers, and holistic practitioners who refuse to simply accept the prevalence of metabolic diseases — like cancer, obesity, diabetes and epilepsy — in our pets.
We formulated this recipe with your dog’s metabolism in mind. Dogs consuming a low-fat raw diet, or kibble, have one thing in common: their body will enter glycolysis (i.e. metabolic state relying on carbs for fuel triggering an insulin response). This is why we advocate for fat-forward, moderate protein and very low carb diets for dogs — Mother Nature calls this KETO!
HOW it works
Advocates of fat for fuel, we flipped the old school food pyramid upside down for a metabolically appropriate approach to how we feed our dogs. It’s common knowledge that other pet foods are packed with carbs. Carbohydrate forward diets can lead to blood sugar instability, insulin spikes, inflammation and ultimately - fuel the diseases that plague our pets.
Not convinced?
Let’s go back in time. In the early 1900’s, it was found that cancer cells feed primarily off of glucose (aka carbs). Carbohydrates literally fuel cancer cells. We must stop feeding dogs inflammatory carbohydrates, and instead, promote fat as a primary fuel.
Net: a fat forward K.E.T.O diet can shift the metabolism away from using harmful carbs as fuel, and towards healthy fats. This promotes the most natural metabolic state, known as Ketosis.
HOW IT DIFFERS
With rising disease rates, there’s a rising need for natural therapeutic tools. While we know that carbohydrate filled foods can worsen disease states, sadly, pet parents were left with very few healthful options - until now.
Our original recipe features a 1:1 (fat:protein) ratio, formulated for all life stages and ideal for a maintenance, every day diet.
For dogs with higher fat needs, we doubled the healthy fats in our K.E.T.O Cube, with our innovative 2:1 (fat:protein) formula, to promote a deeper state of ketosis.
MYTHS DEBUNKED
For too many years, fat has been unfairly feared. Healthy fats are a premium ingredient, deserving of our respect for their naturally therapeutic properties.
MYTH: “Fat makes you fat!”
FACT: This myth stemmed from big marketing dollar companies pushing their profit driven agenda. Keto promotes the most natural metabolic state: Ketosis (aka fat burning). This means, a keto lifestyle can shift the metabolism towards USING fat for fuel, instead of storing it. Read more here!
MYTH: “But Keto will give my dog pancreatitis!”
FACT: Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition, mostly driven by the consumption of COOKED fats, or diets of HIGH carb paired with high fat. Our Keto recipe has very low carbs, with healthy raw fats and rich in protein. Read more here!
HOW TO FEED
Formulated for therapeutic and supplemental use, many can start by feeding 1.75% of ideal body weight and adjust based on needs. We recommend partnering with a holistic or integrative veterinarian, and completely avoiding any non-keto treats or foods (ie. anything made with high starches, sugar or carbohydrates).
The best part? You don’t have to guess if the food is working. We urge you to measure the results, and share with your veterinarian. Testing your dog’s blood sugar and ketones at home is easy, and can be done with a glucose and ketone meter. We have found human meters work for testing at home (find one at your local pharmacy)!
Most dogs in ketosis will have blood sugars under 95mg/dL and Ketones greater than 0.3mM.
Final step: share your progress! Watching the ketosis transformation is life changing, literally.
DIG DEEPER
If you’re starting your Keto journey, remember, you are not alone. We did the work for you, and compiled extensive research, scientific studies and case studies in an easy to read format below. Still have questions? We’re happy to help! Email: info@thebonesandco.com