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Dangerous Christmas Food for Dogs

Written on December 16, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

For many of us, Christmas is usually the time to indulge, celebrate and have fun – and as part of the family, our dogs will normally be enjoying some of the Christmas spirit as well! However, it’s important to be aware of the dangers our furkids can be susceptible to from food and drink consumed over the festive season…. Ham Bones While the festive season includes lots of leg ham for humans, this should not be the case for your dog as well! Although it may be tempting to give your pooch leftover leg ham, roast turkey or chicken, it is detrimental to their health! Ham and other salty meats...

Golden Paste Recipe and Amazing Benefits

Written on September 9, 2019. Posted in Pet Nutrition.

Turmeric is one of the most biggest tested herbs in the world, which is why we can understand so well the list of incredible health benefits that it can have for your pets! Golden paste is a special recipe that we suggest you make and feed to your pets, as it supports their body. Here are some of the amazing health benefits of golden paste: Golden paste is a natural detox for your petIt fights bacteriaCan reduce blood clotsCan help with those frustrating allergiesHas been used in the treatment of epilepsy in dogsHas natural inflammatory properties that help alleviate painGolden...

How to Keep Your Pet in Good Health This Winter

Written on June 11, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Exercise, Pet Nutrition.

If you are starting to feel cold and uncomfortable, then your pet is likely feeling the same way. If you haven’t already, pet owners should start thinking about the comfort levels of their furry companions. Luckily, there are a number of simple ways you can keep your pet safe and warm this winter. Winter Coats Although many cat and dog breeds have thick fur to keep them warm, when they are outside or on walks in the cold, they will still likely benefit from an additional winter coat. This is especially important if you have a thin, older or short haired breed.A good pet-coat or jumper...

What are Hot Spots and How You Can Avoid

Written on April 9, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

Hot spots are one of those less than desirable skin irritations seen in dogs and other pets and can be visually recognised as red, hot, moist, irritated lesions. Often, you’ll hear your vet refer to them as moist dermatitis. This moist, raw skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is bacteria.Hot spots (also known as Summer Sores or Moist Dermatitis) can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dog’s body but are generally found on a dog’s head, hip, or chest area. They can grow rapidly because often dogs will lick, chew, and scratch the hot spot,...

Ear Infections and Natural Remedies

Written on March 13, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

This month at Instincto, we are focusing on disease education for pets! In this blog we will be giving education advice on potential treatment methods that are all natural and may help with prevention or healing! Everything from potential reasons why they occur, the reported symptoms you should look out for and most importantly the possible natural solutions you can implement to help. Concerned your dog may have an ear infection? Did you know that ear infections are one of the most common reasons people take their dogs to the vet?! Here’s how to spot the signs of canine ear infection...

Bone Broth Benefits & Recipe For Your Pet

Written on March 13, 2019. Posted in Pet Nutrition.

Bone broth is a superfood that has been around for a very long time, is nutrient packed and easy to make, and better yet – has amazing health benefits for your furkid! It is essentially the nutrient-dense stock liquid made from simmering raw or cooked bones at low heat over long periods of time, and is considered a nutrition powerhouse for dogs! Bone broth contains all the minerals needed that dogs can easily digest and absorb such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, silicon, zinc and sulfur. This is a delicious and easy way to maintain your dog healthy and full of...

Saving Chloe – The story behind ‘Natural Animal Solutions’

Written on February 6, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Exercise, Pet Nutrition.

We want your pets to live happier, healthier and longer lives and that’s why we stock an extensive range of Natural Animal Solution skincare products. We also love that this business is family owned and run and completely Australian made! Read more about Natural Animal Solutions story and how they came to be… It all began with a little dog called Chloe. Chloe suffered from skin allergies from a very young age. Years of relying on traditional medicine had only seemed to make her problems worse. Things became so bad for poor Chloe that vets actually recommended euthanasia as the last...

Wonderful Health Benefits of Organ Meat for your Pet

Written on February 6, 2019. Posted in Pet Nutrition.

Just like specific superfoods are an important part of the human diet, organ meat is the bomb of nutrition for your furkid too! The main raw diet consists of up to 5% organ meat and 5% liver overall. You could notice reactions if you tend to go over the 10 to 15% as the meat is packed full of nutrition and it could be an overload that the body needs to deal with in its normal ways. Find out more about the nutrients in organ meat and how they contribute to your dogs health… Liver – Raw talks about liver a little separate from the other organs (kidney, lung, pancreas etc)...

Amazing Healing Powers of Turmeric for your Pet

Written on February 6, 2019. Posted in Pet Nutrition.

With over 6,000 studies to its credit, Turmeric has been effectively proving to eliminate the need for many conventional medications. There are a plethora of reasons as to why you may be wanting to add turmeric to your dog’s and cat’s lives. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin’s incredible healing potential got it its nickname, “Cure-cumin” in one study at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The biggest known health benefit for this herb is that it is an Anti-inflammatory. It Aids digestion and weight management, cardiovascular...

The Benefits of Roo in a Raw Diet

Written on January 10, 2019. Posted in General Care, Pet Nutrition.

Kangaroos are open range animals and the meat we eat is not farmed. In fact, kangaroos exist over extensive pastoral areas of Australia and they are harvested in their own environment. Therefore kangaroo meat is never exposed to human intervention, antibiotics, added growth hormones or added chemicals. It’s the ultimate clean meat – the way we were meant to eat it, they are truly organic by nature. We purchase our roo from human consumption abattor. Here are some of the impressive components and benefits of kangaroo meat: Terrific source of high-quality protein. Impressively...