Health Benefits

The first question you should ask yourself is "Is my dog and/or cat a carnivore?"  and the simple answer is YES! 

Dogs and cats have evolved to eat meat and bone. The structure of their jaws, teeth and digestive system have not changed since the days that they would hunt and scavenge for their food.  This is why it makes perfect sense to feed them a diet of raw meat and bone, just as nature intended. 

Feeding a Biologically Appropriate Raw Food "BARF" diet to your dog or cat will help ensure that they are getting all the vital vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep them fit and healthy. 

We receive numerous testimonials from happy customers saying that their dog's and cat's itchy skin, coat, teeth and joint conditions have been improved and often resolved following a transition to a raw food diet. 
 
Customers also say that problems relating to digestion, unpleasant breath and behaviour have also shown improvement. Increased health and vitality, as well as an alleviation of IBS and colitis have been named.  

“Feeding raw food to dogs is popular. Dog owners really get the idea - dogs have thrived throughout history on uncooked food. We, humans, are told to avoid processed food because it's bad for us. Yet, previously trusted pet nutrition authorities encourage us to feed our dogs tinned foods, ultra-processed kibbles and treats laden with colourants, preservatives and flavourings. 

Pet owners care more about their animal's health, very often than their own. Health has been brought very sharply into focus during the COVID lockdown. Wanting the best for themselves and their families, including their pets, it is not surprising that people have turned to fresh, natural, species-appropriate food. 

The raw food revolution is booming in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australasia because people can see noticeable improvements in their pets within days of changing to raw. I say, 'don't believe the authorities, believe your pet when it comes to visibly healthy raw food choices”. 

Nick Thompson, Founding President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society

“As a behaviourist, I tend to get called out to dogs that are having all manner of behaviour issues or more complex training issues.  

My very first question to their owners is always “what are they being fed”?  This is because an inappropriate diet, a diet that is poor nutritionally, or one full of additives will all impact on a dog’s mental state, its physical state, arousal levels and its ability to learn new things. 

I recommend Natural Instinct to all of my clients because it is a high quality, biologically appropriate, complete raw diet. It is human-grade, ethically sourced and free from nasty additives as the preservation process is simple freezing. 

It is not ethical to attempt behaviour change of any kind, including simple training, without first addressing the dog’s most basic needs are met to the very best of our ability, and a diet of Natural Instinct goes a long way to doing just that”. 

Kirsten Dillon A.Dip CBM BVBA PACT KSA AABP ABTC, Canine Specialist and Animal Behavourist