Pet Nutrition Archives

The Benefits of our Chicken Turkey Fish Mix (CTF)

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

Looking for all the omegas and essential vitamins of red meat but without the red meat? The Chicken, Turkey, Fish Mix (CTF) is a specially designed all-round mix prepared for dogs who are allergic or unable to eat red meat. What’s in the CTF Mix? Made with human consumption protein the CTF is a nutritional ground meat and bone mix made up of: Chicken Necks Turkey Necks Mullet Chia Seeds These are all low purine proteins but have all the omegas and essential vitamins that red meat provides your pet companion. Who Is It Suitable For? Made with ground meat and bone...

Hygiene Safety Tips when Feeding Raw

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

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...

Why you should be worried about that extra Puppy fat!

Written on July 1, 2020. Posted in General Care, Pet Exercise, Pet Nutrition. Leave a Comment

Is your dog carrying a little too much puppy fat? Controlling that ever-enlarging waistline is a major health concern facing our modern-day society, and it’s not only humans who are affected. The obesity epidemic is taking its toll on our furry friends too. Obesity and weight issues among dogs and cats in Australia are concerning with some earlier studies showing that almost half of dogs and one-third of cats in Australia are overweight or obese.¹ Although it may be hard to resist giving your pet an extra treat or a little bit more food when they show off their puppy dog eyes, obesity is...

A Simple Guide To Getting your Pet Started on Raw!

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

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. Leave a Comment

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...

Preparing, Welcoming & Caring for your New Puppy!

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

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. Leave a Comment

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...

How to Care for our Fur Mum’s To Be!

Written on May 5, 2020. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition, Uncategorised. Leave a Comment

In honour of all our mother’s and mother’s to be we would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day… especially to our soon to be fur mum’s! Is your dog expecting? We have put together a guide to caring for your pregnant dog through this special time. How Do I Know If My Dog Is Pregnant? Most dogs will show no signs of pregnancy for the first several weeks. It will be difficult to determine if your dog is pregnant early on. Signs of pregnancy may differ from dog to dog (and even between pregnancies in the same dog). Signs typically appear in the second trimester and throughout...

Boost your Pet’s Immunity with Bone Broth!

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

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...

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. Leave a Comment

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,...