Your dogs health is a number one priority to you right? It’s ours too, and that why we have carefully chosen foods that only contain ingredients that are actually good for them.
Why are these ingredients good for your dog?
Each of these ingredients have been chosen, due to their qualities are a Superfood.
The term “Superfood” refers to foods that contain phytonutrients, which are natural plant chemicals, that actively stop or repair damage within the body and promote overall good health. Scientists are learning how important Superfoods are for optimal health in humans, and at Barnes Dog Food, we strongly believe that this should apply to your dog too. This is where the Dog Superfood 65 Range comes into the mix.
Lamb is an excellent source of protein for dogs, and subsequently grass fed lamb contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential to control inflammations whilst ensuring your furry friends skin and coat are kept healthy and shiny.
The Grass Fed Lamb is nicely complemented with a variety of superfoods; Mint, Pomegranate, Mulberry, Broccoli and Fennel.
- Mint is a great source of potassium that helps with muscle functionality;
- Pomegranate contains Vitamin C, which helps keep your dogs bones strong and healthy;
- Mulberry has Iron it it that ensures their circulatory system functions effectively’
- Broccoli is an excellent source of fibre which helps regulate their gastrointestinal systems and
- Fennel is a source of Calcium which guarantees strong teeth and bones.
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 Grass Fed Lamb 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% lamb; 35% of which is freshly prepared with the rest dried lamb. Lamb 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 exist points towards the more commonly used choices being a problem, for example chicken.
Did You Know? When we eat them, animal proteins are broken down and human and dog bodies use their components for tissue growth, which is why protein is such an important feature in our diets, as well as our furry friends.
Protein is made up of 20 Amino Acids, that are divided into Essential Amino Acids (needed by your dog) and Non-Essential Amino Acids. Rotating protein sources will ensure that your dog is getting a wider range of amino acids in their diet.
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 Kibble
The nutritional content of 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:
- English Country Duck with Parsnip, Beetroot, Orange, Asparagus & Pumpkin
- Free Range Turkey with Parsley, Papaya, Nettle, Zucchini & Pumpkin
- Italian Buffalo with Basil, Blackberry, Turmeric, Flaxseed & Apple
- Scottish Salmon with Dill, Spinach, Fennel, Asparagus & Tomato
Suitable for Adult Dogs
Available in two options: 12kg or 4x2kg