How do I use fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and dairy in my dog’s diet?

Adding in fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and dairy to your dog’s raw diet can be beneficial, boosting diets with useful vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Whilst some prefer to feed a prey-model diet of meat alone, including these in your dog’s diet can boost their overall health.

Here’s how you can include these ingredients

Fruit and vegetables

Blitz or cook these to provide more nutrition and different textures. Tinned pumpkin is a good choice if you’re looking to add fibre or soothe an upset stomach. 

We stock blends of dehydrated fruit and vegetable grasses which are easy and convenient to use. We recommend Smart Barf’s Dried Vegetables and Fruits with Seeds – it’s rich in prebiotic foods to feed good gut bacteria and provide a nutritional boost. For a tinned option, you could opt for Terra Canis’ range or one of our fruit packs for a frozen option. 

Nuts and seeds

Like fruits and vegetables, it’s personal preference if you want to add these. They provide useful vitamins, minerals and amino acids to support your dog’s nutrition. To add these in, you can also use nuts and seed grasses which can be easily added to your dog’s meal.

Dairy

Raw goats’ milk and goat kefir can be given as a topping or for puppy weaning. These contain useful probiotics and enzymes. All you need to do is pour over your dog’s meal.

Healthy Pet Store in Totton is a pet food and accessories retailer, specialising in raw food diets for meat eating pets. If you are interested in transitioning your pet, our friendly in-store team will be happy to help you create a bespoke raw meal plan.