Why a food topping?

Flexible, functional and sustainable – modern dog nutrition starts here

Your dog's diet is more than just a daily routine—it's a key to health, vitality, and happiness. However, many dog ​​owners face a dilemma: While the basic food is practical and labeled as a "complete food," it's often not optimally tailored to the dog's individual needs .

This is where food topping comes into play – a targeted, flexible and sustainable supplement that takes modern dog nutrition to a new level.

1. What makes a food topping so valuable?

A feed topping is a functional supplement added to the main feed. It provides high-quality, bioavailable nutrients that are often missing from complete feed or are present only in a poorly digestible form.

It’s not just about taste – it’s about real impact:

• Targeted supply of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA)
• Support for skin problems, coat changes, joint problems or stress
• Strengthening the immune system and digestion
• Situational adaptation without changing feed

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2. Omega-3: The underestimated nutrient

Omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) —are essential for dogs. They have the following effects:

• anti-inflammatory
• cell-protective
• supportive for brain, heart and skin

However, many foods contain too little Omega-3 —often less than 2 g per daily ration , which doesn't even cover the recommended requirement for medium-sized dogs. [alfavet.de]

In addition, they often provide omega-3 in forms that are not directly bioactive . EPA and DHA, on the other hand, are immediately usable and have been shown to have positive effects on joint problems, skin conditions, and cognitive performance. [confidu.com]

3. Bioavailability – what really matters

Bioavailability describes how well nutrients are absorbed and utilized by the body.

“High-quality feed is of little use if the nutrients don’t reach where they are needed.”
– Barfbike.de [barfbike.de]

This is exactly where food toppings come in: They provide high-quality, directly available nutrients that your dog's body can use efficiently - without any conversion losses.

4. Complement situationally instead of changing completely

Another advantage: With a food topping you can react specifically to your dog's current life situation without having to completely replace the basic food.

Whether it is a change of coat, stress, digestive problems or age-related complaints – a suitable topping can provide targeted support without you having to:

• you have to stop feeding your dog the usual food
• have to throw away leftovers
• move your dog unnecessarily

5. Sustainability: Less feed waste

An often underestimated aspect: food toppings help to conserve resources .

In Germany , over 10.8 million tons of food waste are generated annually, 6.3 million tons of which come from private households . Dog food is also frequently thrown away – for example, due to food changes or food intolerances. [bmleh.de]

With a topping you can:

• upgrade existing feed
• specifically complement rather than replace
• Reduce packaging waste and food waste

Conclusion: Small addition, big impact

A food topping is not a luxury , but a modern, sustainable and flexible solution for needs-based dog nutrition.

It helps close supply gaps, increase bioavailability and respond to your dog's individual needs – without compromise, without waste .