In Chinese medicine, duck meat is considered a cold meat that holistic veterinarians recommend for dogs that have problems with chronic inflammatory processes in the body such as allergies, and arthritis, as well as dogs that suffer from tumors.
For dogs allergic to chicken and beef, duck meat can be the meat of choice.
Duck meat is an excellent source of protein, due to a slightly higher proportion of fat, and is excellent for dogs in training, which need a larger amount of fat as a quality source of energy. However, it is important to emphasize that duck is low in saturated fat. Duck is a rich source of B vitamins and potassium, which is essential for the proper functioning of enzymes, proper functioning of muscles and the nervous system.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables (green leafy vegetables, carrots, apples) as a source of vitamins and minerals, phytonutrients that have an important antioxidant role in the body, and raw fibers whose role is mechanical - they stimulate intestinal peristalsis and support growth of good microflora in the intestines (prebiotic properties).