Pet Nutrition Archives - Page 2 of 6

Beef Meat is Gone!

Written on April 7, 2021. Posted in Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Beef for us has been a bone of contention for a long time now (pun intended), as we have been selling it because it’s the done thing, everyone sells it and many barf and straight mixes in the market have it as part of their mix. Even some have roo mixed with beef offal which we struggle to understand why. Our issue with this protein and even what the raw market is doing, is that the reactions from our own years of observation and reports from you, our customer, is that it has the highest level of allergic reactions. Coupled with this is the unstable pricing that continues to go upward sometimes...

Is Raw Really Better Than Kibble?

Written on March 2, 2021. Posted in Pet Nutrition.

Have you just welcomed a new fur baby into your family? Or maybe you are looking for a more holistic diet to feed or treat an existing health complication in your pet. Like many pet owners we too have been on this journey and that’s how Instincto was developed. Our journey began because as a family we struggled to find a supplier of fresh raw preservative-free meat for our animals. This inspired us to create a place that not only had various mixes and bone products on offer but also shared education and contacts for our customers to have their own raw food journey of learning without preaching....

How A Raw Diet Can Support Your Pups Muscle Development

Written on February 2, 2021. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Diet is a very important part of keeping your dog healthy. A poor diet in pets can result in many health complications from allergies, cancer, behavioural issues, joint mobility and tendon and muscle development to name a few. A raw food diet is the most natural and healthiest way to ensure your pet is getting all the nutrients they need from the natural source to help ensure they live long, healthy and happy lives with fewer health complications. A raw diet helps support your pets overall physical and mental development as they go from your cute little puppy to leader of the pack. A...

Natural Ways To Prevent Cancer in Your Pets

Written on February 2, 2021. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

Cancer is among the leading causes of pet deaths in both young and old age. According to some recent research, one in ten dogs will die of cancer. While you may be able to seek certain treatments after a diagnosis, dog owners are more and more looking for ways to best protect their pets against this dreadful disease. Here are a number of ways that you can look after your pets’ health by implementing some preventative health measures against the risks of cancer. 1. Diet Diet is important for your pets health because it can either help or hinder when it comes to cell...

Feeding Raw To Ensure A Happy & Healthy Fur Family In 2021

Written on January 6, 2021. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Many people are motivated to make the move to a raw diet because it’s more natural and less processed than most commercial pet diets currently available. Others feed their pets a raw food diet because it makes sense that if they feed themselves a healthy balanced diet, then it’s logical to feed their pets in the same way. Others simply feed raw because their pets love it! Whatever your motivation is to make the switch this year, raw is by far the best way to ensure a happy and healthy fur family in 2021. Reasons To Feed Raw A raw food diet closely resembles the diet your dog or...

Why Does My Pet Have Food Allergies And What Can I Do About It?

Written on January 6, 2021. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

Food allergies are a rising concern with pet owners and it seems like more and more pets on poor diets are suffering from them. Switching to a balanced, varied, species-appropriate raw diet is certainly an important part in combating your pet’s food allergies. A raw diet ensures that our pets, and especially the growing ones, have adequate nutrition and the health care that they need for a healthy immune system. Why Does My Pet Have Food Allergies? Food allergies occur when an animal’s immune system misidentifies a source from their food as an invader rather than a food item and...

How To Create The Perfect Raw Christmas Feast!

Written on December 1, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

We’ve all had the experience where we sit down with family or friends to enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal only to look down and have those big puppy dogs eyes staring back at us to say ‘what about me?’. It’s easy to let our precious pets slip our minds when there is so much going on. So here are some tips for creating the perfect Raw Christmas feast. What Makes A Balanced Raw Christmas Meal? Christmas lunch or not, our pets need a variety of wholesome foods to provide them with a wide range of nutrients. In creating a balanced raw meal opt for leaner proteins (be mindful of fat),...

Does Diet Affect My Pet’s Brain?

Written on November 6, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

If you feed your pet a Raw diet then you are probably reaping the rewards of a reduction of allergy symptoms, cleaner stools, improved digestion, healthier skin, coat, teeth and fresher breath to name a few. But what about your pets’ overall behaviour? Can diet actually have an effect on our pet’s brain, learning and behaviour? Research into the effects of diet on brain health and behaviour is still ongoing, but as a starting point let’s look at some of the key components of a Raw pet food diet and some of their benefits in keeping our pups brain’s in good condition. The...

Calcium And Phosphorus: Creating A Balanced Raw Diet For Your Pet

Written on November 6, 2020. Posted in General Care, Instincto, Pet Nutrition.

A Raw diet that is varied, balanced and species appropriate will provide your furry friend with all the nutrients, minerals and vitamins that nature intends them to eat in order for them to survive and thrive. When you choose to start feeding Raw it might seem a little overwhelming at first, figuring out how to get the mix right. But once you get your head around a few of the fundamentals you will find that it is simple! Calcium And Phosphorus – Why Do Our Pets Need Them? When feeding a Raw diet there are a few guidelines you need to follow and the most important...

Natural Ways To Treat Yeast Infections

Written on October 9, 2020. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

When we think of yeast in the body we almost always jump to the negatives, however, yeast is actually a very normal, healthy part of the digestive and immune system in dogs and humans. In dogs, yeast lives on the skin and in the gut, along with other healthy flora as part of a balanced immune system. However, when this balance is interrupted, it can cause problems and result in a yeast infection, allergies or other inflammatory issues. What Causes A Yeast Infection? Yeast infections can happen anywhere in your dog’s body. A yeast infection can present itself...