A natural healthy diet could be the answer. At Betty’s Boutique and Pet Empawrium we specialise in natural treats and food as well as eco-friendly toys for your dog, cat and small animals. We’re very picky when choosing suppliers to make sure that no nasties are added and food isn’t ultra-processed. You can meet Betty in her shop at The Shed in Bordon or buy from her website at bettys-boutique.co.uk
So who is Betty? She’s a slightly spoiled and very fussy cockapoo who has some very specific tastes when it comes to her food. She’s also got a bit of a sensitive tummy so doesn’t do well with food containing grains.
If your pet has a similarly sensitive constitution or – like Betty – more often than not, refuses treats when offered to them by a shop assistant, maybe you should consider the benefits of a natural, unprocessed diet.
A lot of commercial pet foods are packed with artificial additives, preservatives, and low-quality fillers that don’t offer much in the way of nutrition. A natural diet, full of high-quality proteins, essential fats, vitamins, and minerals, provides everything your pet needs to thrive.
Dogs and cats are natural carnivores, meaning their bodies are designed to process meat, not cereals, artificial flavourings, or cheap bulking agents. Feeding them a diet rich in real meat, fish, and wholesome ingredients supports strong muscles, a healthy coat, and a robust immune system. Plus, natural foods contain fewer ingredients and are often easier to digest, reducing the chances of upset tummies or food intolerances and allergic reactions.
Whether you choose to feed your pet wet or dry food for their main meals there are a few things you should look out for when picking a brand.
- Look for real meat listed as the first ingredient and avoid vague terms such as “animal derivatives”
- Avoid artificial additives like colourings and preservatives
- Understand the benefits of additional ingredients e.g. Blueberries contain natural antioxidants
- The shorter the ingredient list the better
- Just like our food, if you can understand what all the ingredients are then it’s not going to be highly processed and better for your furry friend.
You’re always going to want to give your best friend a treat too and there’s no need for those to be bad for them either. Single ingredient air-dried treats are particularly good. With air-drying the moisture is gently removed from the ingredients at low temperatures without the need to add artificial preservatives. This preserves the nutrients and flavours making them a great, long-lasting, healthy and high value treat.
If you’re thinking of making a switch to your pet’s meals, always do it in stages by introducing a bit more of the new food to each meal until you fully switch to give their little stomachs time to adjust.
At the end of the day, feeding your pet a natural, wholesome diet isn’t just about keeping them full—it’s about keeping them healthy, happy, and by your side for as long as possible!
Find out more and shop for your pet today online at bettys-boutique.co.uk or in person at Unit 9B, The Shed, Borden, Hampshire GU35 0DJ. Or contact us on betty@bettys-boutique.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you.
