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Hygiene Safety Tips when Feeding Raw

Written on July 31, 2020. Posted in Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Whether you are new to feeding raw or are curious about your current feeding practices these feeding raw hygiene safety tips will help ensure your fur family are enjoying the food nature intended for them in a way that is safe for them and your human family! Get Involved There is no doubt that feeding your pet a raw diet isn’t as simple as throwing kibble into a bowl and walking away. Choosing to feed raw means that you will need to be more involved in your companion’s meal prep and eating habits. This will involve careful steps to ensure the safe handling of food, correct storage...

A Simple Guide To Getting your Pet Started on Raw!

Written on July 1, 2020. Posted in Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

If you’ve been wondering if you can feed your pet raw food, the answer is YES! If you have a pet that struggles with allergies, weight issues, digestive problems, or any other common conditions that affect dogs and cats, then feeding raw pet food might be the solution you have been looking for. Feeding your dog or cat as nature intended means that they will get nutrients from sources that their bodies are designed to digest, leading to improved overall health, and longer happier lives. Chances are you have done some research on the amazing benefits and you are now committed...

Hearty Mix – Kangaroo Chunky All Rounder (KCAR)

Written on May 27, 2020. Posted in Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Looking for a great mix for your furbaby? The Kangaroo chunky all-rounder is a budget raw formula mix of chunky meat, bone, organ and minced meat. Kangaroo is the ultimate clean meat and truly organic by nature. We make this mix the way we are meant to eat it: Not farmed, they are open range animals.Harvested in their own environment. Never exposed to human intervention. No antibiotics.No added growth hormones. No added chemicals. What’s in the KCAR Mix? The Kangaroo Chunky all-rounder mix is made with: 80% chunky roo 10% roo organ mix10-15% minced...

Proper Petiquette -How to Socialise with Pets!

Written on May 27, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Exercise, Uncategorised.

Do you like to be social, but also like spending time with your pets? It’s safe to say our furry friends play an important role in our lives and while we love and cherish these little creatures like humans, it’s important to remember that they’re animals who need boundaries. There is also a certain amount of consideration and etiquette required by us as loving, doting pet owners. Etiquette For Dog’s and Owners Dog owners have a responsibility to manage their pets’ behaviour and follow certain rules of etiquette. This also helps to teach our pets about acceptable...

Preparing, Welcoming & Caring for your New Puppy!

Written on May 27, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition, Uncategorised.

Those new puppy moments are absolutely priceless. When you first bring them home it is an exciting time for the whole family. Soon your new puppy will be a member of the family that you can’t remember being without, but in the beginning, it can be a very scary experience for them. Puppies New Home! Coming into a new environment with people that they’ve never met before after being removed from their mother and siblings, it’s no wonder that your new pet will be a little anxious in the beginning. Here are a few tips on ways in which you can prepare your family and household...

The Benefits of Bones in your Pet’s Diet

Written on May 5, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition, Uncategorised.

Raw bones are a healthy and safe part of your pet’s balanced raw diet and offer many benefits, some of which we have touched on in previous blogs. Below we have outlined additional ways in which bones can benefit your pets. Bone Safety First It is important that bones are always fed raw. Cooked bones can splinter and cause impaction, perforation of the gut and even death. For a more comprehensive guide on bone safety you can refer to our previous blog on ‘How To Choose and Feed Bones Safely’, contact us directly or speak to your holistic vet if you have serious concerns...

Boost your Pet’s Immunity with Bone Broth!

Written on May 3, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition, Uncategorised.

Bone broth is considered a magical elixir that can cure leaky gut and help with all manners of ailments from arthritis to a weak immune system. It is thought to be a superfood, has been around for a very long time, is nutrient packed, easy to make, and better yet, it has amazing health benefits for your pets too! What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is a stock made by boiling the bones and the connective tissue of animals for a long time. The long cooking time is thought to draw gelatine, collagen and minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, out of the bones and into the...

Lest We Forget – The Dogs of War

Written on April 6, 2020. Posted in Instincto, Uncategorised.

ANZAC Day is an important commemorative day for all Australians. It is a time that we reflect, remember and pay our respects to those that have fallen, risked their lives fighting and continue to serve in war. Each year we hear countless stories of heroics, sacrifice and triumphs of these soldiers, but what about our fur friends? What part did they play in the war time efforts? World War 1 It is thought that many dogs played a vital role in WW1. One of the most famous stories is of Sergeant Stubby of the 102nd Infantry, Yankee Division. Although not an ANZAC, Stubby was the...

How to Build Immunity and Protect your Pets from Illness

Written on March 31, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Exercise, Pet Nutrition, Uncategorised.

As we start to move into the winter months and towards the peak of the flu season (COVID-19 or otherwise) let’s remember that healthy animals make for healthy humans. This means good hygiene habits for pets and people and a good nutritious diet loaded with vitamins and minerals will give their immune systems a kick start towards fighting any illness. How to Tell If My Pet is Sick? Dog and cat cold or flu symptoms are much like ours: coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny or stuffy nose. They may seem lethargic or just not like their normal furry selves. However,...

Instincto Open For Business – COVID-19 Update

Written on March 24, 2020. Posted in Instincto, Uncategorised.

Update: 24th March 2020 Instincto are open for business as usual. These are unprecedented and worrying times for everyone, however the team at Instincto would like to reassure you that we are doing all we can to support our community and fur friends. Food Safety and Precautions Instincto is a food handling and manufacturing business. Guidelines and recommendations provided to us from governments and health organisations around hygiene and food preparation are measures that are already standard practice for us. We will be continuing to uphold these strict standards and keep...