Should I choose a grain free or with rice product for my dog?

The choice is up to you entirely! The first thing you need to consider is if your pet has any allergies to grains. If your pet has an allergy to grain, we recommend our Grain Free range however there are many benefits to our With Rice range as well. Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates for energy, dietary fibre, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.  

How can Naturo's natural products stay fresh without adding preservatives?

Naturo's Wet Dog and Cat Food have a unique cooking process which ensure that pathogens and microbes which cause food spoilage are eliminated. This means, unless the packaging gets damaged, the food is safe to eat up until the best before date stated on the pack. This is how we keep all our food completely natural and preservative-free whilst maintaining a long shelf life.

Where do your ingredients come from?

We work closely with all of our suppliers,  and we keep a close eye on what ingredients we receive. Every supplier must complete a rigorous approval process before we accept their ingredients If they do not meet our requirements, we simply will not accept them. The quality of the ingredients going into our petfood is how the quality of the pet food we deliver to you is so excellent. The majority of our supply is locally sourced, where possible. All ingredients used can be traced back to the source. 

I See That Naturo Contains Vegetables In Its Natural Dog Food, How Does This Benefit My Dog?

As with humans, vegetables provide essential nutrients including vitamins and minerals required for many different roles within the body, carbohydrates for energy, natural dietary fibre to promote healthy digestion and antioxidants which help protect the body against oxidative damage. You can see the specific ingredient benefit for every fruit, vegetable, grain, and meat we use here.

I See Kelp In Your List Of Natural Dog Food Ingredients. What Is Kelp And What Are Its Benefits?

Kelp is a seaweed which provides a natural source of fibre and has concentrated sources of minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and in particular, is rich in iodine. Iodine is required in the body for normal hormone synthesis and thyroid function.

Is Naturo Gluten Free?

Naturo has a range of Grain Free Dog Food, and our Cat Food range is Grain Free as well. Naturo cans are grain and gluten free, with gluten free tests conducted when producing Naturo cans to ensure no gluten is present.

Rice is a grain that does not contain gluten so while Naturo trays with rich are not tested for gluten, the ingredients in these recipes naturally do not contain gluten.

Are Naturo Natural Pet Foods Suitable For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs?

While most dogs can eat any petfood happily, a small percentage of dogs have sensitive tummies and can have intolerances or allergies to certain foods and therefore need to avoid certain ingredients found in pet foods. Some of the clinical signs of food allergies or intolerances are (but not limited to): vomiting, diarrhoea, poor coat condition, hair loss, scratching and itching of skin and ears, inflamed skin, and weight loss.  If your pet displays any of these symptoms, consult a certified veterinarian for advice.

The main foods that can cause allergies or adverse food reactions in dogs are certain meats, dairy and wheat. At Naturo, we have meal options without these ingredients. Naturo recipes are not therapeutic veterinary diets, always seek advice from a certified veterinarian if your pet is showing signs of allergies.