(The table above is taken from Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs-A Science-Based Guide for Pet Owners’ by the National Academy of Sciences which is a world-renowned research institution based in the USA aiming to promote scientific advancement, with over Nobel Prize winners to date)

In addition, Pet MD states that “An adult dog needs at least 10% of its daily calories from protein and a minimum of 5.5% from fats. An adult dog’s diet can contain up to 50% carbohydrates, including 2.5% to 4.5% percent fiber.” Moreover, pet treats should only comprise 5-20% of a dog’s diet, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

So far, not much research has been done on whether spent grains are beneficial to dogs. However, preliminary studies have found that spent grains are high in protein and fibre content, with “approximately 20% protein and 70% fibre” and “less than 30% of dry matter and 70-80% moisture content”. 

Moreover, each kilogram of spent grain “contains 258 g crude protein (CP), 133 g crude fiber, and 495 g total dietary fiber (TDF) per kilogram” which makes it a nutrient-dense treat for dogs. 

Furthermore, spent grains are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and probiotic bacteria, resulting in enhanced immunity against diseases and better intestinal health. 

Nonetheless, the caveat is– spent grains go bad very easily. Hence, you have to make your dog treats preferably as soon as possible after brewing. 

In addition, they can only be stored in the fridge,”in an airtight container for up to a week”. Other methods include freeze-drying your spent grains.

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