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On the internet, you will find a great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of what is known as the “BARF” (Bone and Raw Food, or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet.

We at Natural Instinct have first-hand knowledge of how a raw diet can improve the health of your dog. We have a Welsh Terrier called Maggie, and over the last few years she has suffered numerous skin and ear problems, resulting in many visits to the vet at a cost of thousands of pounds. We have tried every treatment known, including a course of steroids, which caused her to bloat, turn grey and appear to age overnight. The last vet we saw thought the only cure for her ear problems was an operation that would ultimately have left her deaf.

However, after some research, we discovered the BARF diet, and decided to feed her only food that she would have eaten in the wild and to eliminate all wheat from her diet. We were surprised at how much “junk” food we had been feeding her, without thinking of the effect it was having. When was the last time you read the label of a tin of dog food?

We therefore started to feed her raw meats, bones, vegetables and fruit. The transformation in her condition was amazing. Within days her infection started to improve and her ear infection cleared up. After a couple of weeks, it was like she was a new dog.

Using our background in preparing food for humans (we had previously run a number of cafes and restaurants), we decided to develop the Natural Instinct brand, to help improve the health of all dogs. We only use human grade meats and no fillers, additives or preservatives. We also include Scottish salmon oil and kelp to provide essential nutrients.

We are confident that your dogs will appreciate the raw diet too – try it for a few weeks and see! Research has also shown that feeding raw can extend your dog's life by over 130% - who would not want that for their family pet?

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