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sulphate, making it ideal for dogs with joint
problems. Other ranges include the Working
Dog Range, designed for active dogs with
an added boost of vitamin C. We also have a
wide range of yummy treats and bones and
cat food too!
“Variety is the spice of life and some dogs
will require variety to keep their taste buds
tantalised, others however are quite content
with eating just our Working Dog Chicken
recipe. Every dog is different!”
HOW MUCH RAW DOG FOOD
TO FEED?
Puppies grow rapidly and have a developing
bone structure and therefore need more
calories than adult dogs. Senior dogs too have
different needs. So how much raw food should
a customer feed?
Natural Instinct say: “As a rule of paw, we
suggest feeding puppies five to six percent
of their current body weight per day until fully
grown. We would also advise their weight
is monitored regularly and the amount fed
adapted to keep the growth rate steady.
outside but aren’t limited to just health. A dog’s We suggest feeding adult dogs two to three
espite the many years of
behaviour can change too.
percent of their ideal weight per day. However,
domestication and the
“We receive numerous testimonials from
variable factors like lifestyle, appetite and
evolutionary changes
customers saying how uncomfortable skin,
temperament can all impact on a pet’s
that have occurred, the
coat, teeth and joint conditions have been
eventual weight, which is why there’s no
domestic dog is still
resolved following a transition to our raw food substitute for knowing your pet.
designed to process and
“We recommend that a healthy dog should
benefit from a raw meat and bone-based diet. diet. Problems relating to digestion, breath
have a natural waist and that you should be
The dog’s dentistry for example is designed and aggressive behaviour have also shown
improvement. Increased health and vitality, as able to feel (but not see) its ribcage.
for nipping, tearing and crushing/macerating
well as an alleviation of IBS and colitis have
“If dogs are changing from a high
meat and bone and has no side to side
also been named.”
carbohydrate diet to a raw diet you may see
grinding ability that is needed for plant fibres.
Their customers have also noticed
a little weight loss in the first couple of weeks.
The gut is short and the stomach small
improvements in the below:
This normally rectifies itself and if the transition
with strong acid which is adapted to high
• Shinier coats
is done gradually over seven to 10 days, as we
meat and bone-based diets and not for the
• Fresher breath
suggest, your dog should not be left feeling
breakdown and fermentation of high starch
• Healthier skin
hungry. Always monitor your dog’s weight
and plant fibre-based diets.
• Healthier digestion and bowels
regularly and adjust portions accordingly.”
Even though the domesticated dog largely
• Stronger bones, teeth and joints
uses humans to supply their food, they have
• Stools reduced and easier to clean up
never learnt to cook and never get excited
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
• More resilient immune system
about a field of corn… other than when a
TO FEED A RAW DIET?
• Dense muscle structure
rabbit is running through it!
The cost of feeding a raw diet will vary
• Lots of energy!
depending on the size of a customer’s dog.
Natural Instinct gives some examples.
BENEFITS OF FEEDING RAW
“A small breed, like a Dachshund, weighing
DOG FOOD
RAW DOG FOOD DIET PLAN
8kg will eat anything between 160g and 240g
Raw pet food manufacturer, Natural Instinct,
Natural Instinct say that it’s important to look
follows the ethos ‘you are what you eat’,
for a high quality life stage diet that matches a per day whereas a larger breed, like the
offering a nutritional selection of complete and dog’s age when choosing a new food. This will English Mastiff, weighing a whopping 90kg
will eat anything between 1.8kg and 2.7kg
complementary meals and treats for dogs
make sure the diet is crucially well balanced
per day. Therefore, the cost really will vary
and cats. All of their products are made in
and will match a dog’s individual needs.
depending on how large your dog is.”
Surrey using human grade ingredients with no
“We offer a wide variety of ranges for all
artificial additives, colours, preservatives, fillers life stages and different dietary requirements.
or grains. They are keen supporters of British
From our Weaning Paste, ideal for puppies
For more info please contact
produce and use only 100 percent British
and kittens to our Senior recipe, ideal for
meats and the freshest fruit and vegetables.
dogs who feel their age as this recipe
Email [email protected]
Natural Instinct say some of the biggest and contains additional supplements of vitamin C, Website www.naturalinstinct.com
most noticeable health benefits show on the
glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin
Telephone 01276 608500.
NATURAL INSTINCT ADVERTORIAL
Natural Instinct; the no stress, no mess way to feed raw!
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October 2018