What’s the most important things when it comes to your furry friend? For most of us, it is their health and that’s something we take very seriously at Barnes Dog Food.
That’s why we recommend the Italian Buffalo with Basil, Blackberry, Turmeric, Flaxseed & Apple. Those ingredients sound eally appetising, don’t they? Your pooch will love them too, and this food will help keep them strong, as part of a well-balanced diet.
Why are these ingredient good for your dog?
Buffalo probably isn’t one of the first meats that comes to mind when you think of dog food, however it is a very good alternative to common inferior options, because not only does it contain high levels of iron and protein, it is also low in fat.
- Basil is important for their immune system, vision and skin, as it is rich in beta-carotene
- Blackberry is a great source of Vitamin C, further supporting their overall immune system
- Turmeric is ideal if your dog has a sensitive tummy, as it helps to soothe the digestive system thanks to be an optimum source of anti-inflammatory antioxidants
- Flaxseed is a natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids which work to take care of your dogs joints, skin and coat
- Apple is a source of fibre ensuring their digestive system is healthy.
What Superfoods can Dogs Eat?
There are many superfoods that dogs can eat, including oranges, beetroot, pumpkin, parsnip and asparagus. We’ve all heard the comments from nutritionists about having a “rainbow of colours on your plate”. This is important because each vegetable provides different antioxidant benefits:
- Purple foods contain compounds found in the eyes, and support healthy circulation
- White vegetables support the immune system
- Oranges are great for both circulation and vessels, whilst the natural vitamin C content helps aid and support the immune system and antioxidant processes.
As part of our Superfood Range, we gently cook the Italian Buffalo to reduce degradation and ensures the protein is the highest quality possible This process is called Fresh Trusion, which you can learn more about here: https://freshtrusion.co.uk/.
Our kibble contains 65% buffalo; 35% of which is freshly prepared with the rest dried buffalo. Buffalo is a great alternative choice for common dog allergens that are connected to other more popular food options such as chicken, cheap grains or beef. Whilst there isn’t much research into allergies, what does exists points towards the more commonly used choices being a problem, for example chicken.
Can I home-prepare my dogs food?
It’s important to fully understand that preparing food that is formulated correctly in order to ensure their diet is complete and balanced, is actually incredibly hard to achieve. Poorly formulated diets can be harmful to your pet.
Formulated dog foods follow strict standards that make sure your dog receives all the nutrients they need long-term. We supplement the nutrient levels that are often food at the lower end in dog formulations – Vitamin E, Zinc, Manganese and Iodine to make the dog food as nutritiously optimised as possible to meet their requirements.
Adding food groups that your dog is missing, to their diet is always smart as part of their long-term feeding strategy. Here are a few that we recommend adding:
- Steamed Vegetables, cooking them increases digestibility
- Red Muscle Meat compliments poultry options
- Oily Fish contains high levels of omega 3
- Egg contain a whole protein
- Muscles for manganese and healthy bones
- A small piece of Liver or Kidney, which both contain Vitamin A, Iron and Selenium
Fresh food is hydrating, and includes a wide range of non-essential proteins and food groups that are commonly missing.
How To Store Italian Buffalo Kibble
The nutritional content of Italian Buffalo kibble can decline over time if it is not stored correctly, as the food will oxidise.
To prolong the life of kibble, we recommend storing it in a dark, dry and air tight location. Preferably in a sealed container, but definitely in a cupboard.
We recommend rotating proteins for your dog, rather than relying on one single source to ensure that allergies are avoided where possible. So why not try one of the other flavours in our Superfood range?
Choose from:
- British Grass Fed Lamb with Mint, Pomegranate, Mulberry, Broccoli and Fennel
- English Country Duck with Parsnip, Beetroot, Orange, Asparagus & Pumpkin
- Free Range Turkey with Parsley, Papaya, Nettle, Zucchini & Pumpkin
- Scottish Salmon with Dill, Spinach, Fennel, Asparagus & Tomato
Options for Adult and Puppy dogs, both are available in two sizes: 12kg or 4x2kg