Nutritional Information
Meat and Diary
The dietary course of essential amino acids provides the building blocks for your dogs' total system function, muscle development and maintenance. Good quality meat, dairy and egg products play a pivotal part in a healthy balanced diet to assist dogs in thriving.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables can add immense nutritional value as they are a great source of antioxidants, fibre, essential fatty, amino and folic acids, plant based proteins, vitamins and minerals and can assist to fight off disease, improve organ health, maintain a healthy weight.
Grains, Nuts And Seeds
Grains, Nuts and Seeds are packed with nutrients and provide carbohydrates based energy, fat, fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and other useful micro-nutrition. Grains, Nuts and Seeds can support heart health, support the immune system, promote healthy skin and hair plus more.
Meat & Diary
Beef
Beef is an excellent source of high quality, complete protein that supports growth, strength and tissue repair. A dog’s body needs it to build muscle, maintain organs and regenerate hair, nails and skin. It nourishes the skin and coat keeping your dog in top condition. Beef is a rich source of many minerals including zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and copper, which are vital for proper body functioning. Beef is also vitamin rich and includes vitamins B6, B12, riboflavin and thiamin. It contains essential fats and is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which is a natural defence against cancer.
Chicken
Chicken is a very good source of lean protein that supports muscle growth and development. It contains vitamin B6, which prevents bone loss as a dog matures and is important for a healthy heart. It is an excellent source of niacin which is a B- Vitamin that guards the body against cancer. Chicken is abundant in selenium, an essential mineral which aids metabolic performance, phosphorus, an essential mineral which supports your dog’s teeth, bones, kidney, liver and central nervous system function, and vitamin B6, a complex vitamin which keeps blood vessels and energy levels healthy. Chicken is high in retinol, alpha and beta-carotene which are all derived from vitamin A and vital for healthy eyesight.
Eggs
Eggs, in particular whole egg. is one of the most complete sources of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Eggs are an important source of nutrition for many predators and packed with vitamin A, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and Fatty Acids, whilst being low in fat and high in calcium because of including the shell. Egg also contains naturally occurring vitamin D, which helps the absorption of calcium for strong bones and healthy teeth
Liver
The liver is a nutrient-rich organ that most dogs love eating. This organ will provide your pet with proteins, fat and vitamin A. These features will help your dog stay healthy. The liver is also a good source of iron, copper, niacin, zinc, and phosphorus. It will provide your four-legged friend with vitamin B, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids. This is an essential amino acid your dog requires to keep a balanced diet. Apart from being delicious, the liver will provide them with lots of benefits and keep them in shape.
Natural Yogurt
Natural Yogurt is high in calcium and protein. yogurt with active bacteria can act as a probiotic and are good for your dog's digestive system
Pork
Pork packed full of healthy vitamins and minerals such as Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to canine health and is vital in regulating the calcium and phosphorous balance in your dog’s body. It also promotes the retention of calcium, thus aiding bone formation and nerve and muscle control.
Salmon
Salmon is a fatty fish that is also a good source of omega- 3 fatty acids. These fats support the immune system and can be beneficial for skin and coat health. There has also been some indication that they may benefit dogs with allergies.
Tuna
Tuna is an excellent source of protein, calcium, selenium, niacin (B vitamin), and omega-3 fats.
Fruit & Vegetables
Apples
Apples are a fantastic, affordable, healthy, and low calorie treat. They are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fibre, and they also help keep a dog’s teeth clean along with freshening the breath.
Apples provide lots of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and fibre. Apples are rich in vitamin C, K, and A, and consuming apples can reduce the chance of bone disease, boost your dog’s immune system, improve your pup’s skin condition, and even prevent the development of cancer.
Never allow your dog to eat Apple seeds as they can be toxic.
Beans
Green beans: Nutritious and low in calories, green beans are a good choice that will load dogs up with iron and vitamins.
BROCCOLI
Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-rich foods. A great source of vitamin A, C, K, folate, calcium, manganese and fibre, broccoli has amazing cancer preventing properties. It contains important phytochemicals like beta carotene, which prevents carcinogens from forming and targeting cells
Carrots
Carrots are the richest source of beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, which is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin A is essential for good vision and in particular night vision, as it nourishes the optic nerve. Carrot is also beneficial to your dog's skin and coat condition and is an excellent source of vitamins B, C, D, E, K, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and iron.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is healthy for your dog to eat and is a good source of fibre, vitamins K, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and folate. These vitamins support the health of your dog’s vision, blood, liver, muscles, immune system, and more. Fibre is good for your dog’s colon health, weight issues, and bowel issues.
Celery
Celery is rich in Vitamins A, B, C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron. The phytochemical 3-n-butyl phthalide, one component that gives celery its characteristic smell and taste, is especially potent as an anti-tumor agent. Including celery in your dog’s diet contributes to overall heart health, aids in fighting cancer, and as a bonus, helps freshen a dog’s breath!
Oregano
Oregano can aid in the treatment of upper respiratory disease, arthritis, Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, while also providing immune system support. Plus, it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals giving you tons of bang for your bark. Plus, with all green herbs come the wondrous benefits of chlorophyll which can help control body odour, ease constipation and gas, is valuable as an antioxidant and promotes cleansing of toxins on the inside and cleansing of wounds on the outside. Oregano is also an excellent source of fibre for Fido.
Peas
Green peas are healthy as they are high in vitamin A, vitamin K, and various B vitamins. Peas are also a good source of fibre, iron, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
Parsley
Parsley helps to prevent bacteria and germs from multiplying and causing bad breath
Pumpkin
Pumpkin has many health benefits for dogs such as a great source of fibre, excellent for urinary health and a natural source of many beneficial vitamins and nutrients.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a safe, healthy, and natural treat for dogs, offering a range of health benefits (and a sweet flavour they’ll likely love). For example, sweet potatoes support a healthy digestive system thanks to their high dietary fibre content. They’re also low in fat and contain essential vitamins like B6, C, and A.
Grains, Nuts & Seeds
Chickpea and Chickpea Flour
Chickpeas are very low in fat they contain a certain fatty acid known as Lecithin. It is an essential part of cell production and can also help lower cholesterol, aid digestion, and improve heart health.
Coconut Flour
Coconut Flour is completely gluten-free flour, Coconuts are loaded with healthy fats, and coconut flour takes advantage of these in a very raw way Contains lauric acid, Safe for diabetics High fibre levels, Promotes healthy digestion, Contains protein and low in carbohydrates.
Flax Seed
Flax seed promotes healthy joints, skin, and coast condition and also helps support the immune system.
Rice and Rice Flour
Rice contains a low percentage of fat is low in sodium and also considered a good source of vitamins. One important vitamin that your dog will receive when he eats rice is vitamin D. Rice is a great source of niacin, calcium, iron, and thiamine. Rice improves bowel movement because it contributes to the development of useful bacteria in your dog’s body. Feeding your dog white rice is also a method you can use to combat diarrhoea.
Peanut Butter
Peanuts and Peanut butter contain Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, which is a B complex vitamin known for promoting healthy skin and coat.
Peanuts and Peanut Butter are a great source of protein and heart healthy fats including Vitamin B3 a special acid (Niacin amide acid) that helps in battling high cholesterol levels.
Best options for peanuts or peanut butter are the unsalted variety or homemade and defiantly those that are XYLITOL FREE as this is a sugar substitute often found in sugar-free products like chewing gum, toothpaste, and baked goods and is toxic to dogs .