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Is a balanced diet good for your dog?

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Is a balanced diet good for your dog?

You wouldn't eat every meal out of a packet would you? Neither should your dog. In fact, nutritionist Georgia Limmer says, "balance is the key, try to enjoy a variety of different seasonal foods in your diet with enough protein for your body and brain to stay healthy. Plus, many different colourful vegetables, adequate protein and good fats. You absolutely don't need fillers like processed grain flours or sugar. All your essential nutrients should be provided by mother nature with a balanced diet". The same goes for your dog. You may not think dogs eat vegetables in a traditional diet,...


Welcome to Furry Gourmet, it's nice to meet you...

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Welcome to Furry Gourmet, it's nice to meet you...

Hello furry friends! So, I'm guessing that by visiting our blog you must love dogs! We do too...let's be friends. We're passionate about two things in life. Dogs and good nutrition. Our team was formed through a passion for Nutritional Medicine in people and our passion for canine health. Furry Gourmet was a 'light bulb' moment whilst browsing the shelves at the local pet store that I noticed the only options were either cereal based shelf stable food (with added vitamins), preservative-laden canned or long life 'raw' refrigerated foods - nothing preservative-free, wheat free or made from human grade ingredients....