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At Naturediet we have a broad range of wet food recipes, with 15 different complete diets to choose from. These diets are split into three ranges, but what’s the difference between them all?

The pet food world is absolutely enormous with so many different types available; wet food, dry food, semi-moist, raw, freeze dried, cold-pressed and much more! We all want to make the right choices for our dogs, but knowing what to feed can be a bit of a minefield. To help you make the right choice for your dog, we’ve given you six reasons why wet food might be the one. 1. Highly palatable Wet food often has a richer, more attractive aroma than other types of food and can have an appetising taste and texture. Furthermore wet foods often come in a variety of tempting flavours, as seen in the Naturediet range, with flavours such as chicken, turkey, salmon, white fish, lamb, as well as combinations of all these ingredients. This is ideal if your dog is not a big ‘foodie’, or they are quite fussy, or they do enjoy an occasional change in flavour 2. Soft texture Our wet diets are gently steam cooked in the carton to retain all the goodness and have a high moisture content. This means they provide a moist, soft, pate-like texture which is gentle on the mouth. This can be especially beneficial if your dog is perhaps older and can’t chew excessively, or they have a smaller mouth, or they have dental issues or simply prefer a softer bite. 3. Complete and balanced When a pet food product is labelled as ‘complete’ it means it provides all the nutrients a healthy dog needs, without needing any additional supplementation. At Naturediet, our wet foods are all balanced and complete recipes, so provide everything your dog needs in all the right proportions. This is ideal as it not only makes mealtimes more convenient, but also means you don’t have to worry about under (or over) supplementing important nutrients. 4. High moisture content Typically wet foods have a high moisture content of around 70-80%. This can be beneficial, as wet food can be spread into items such as Likimats or Kongs, then popped into the freezer to provide a fun, cooling, summer-time meal to help keep their minds busy. The higher moisture content may also help to support a dog’s daily water intake, especially during the warmer months or if they aren’t a ‘big’ drinker. However it’s important your dog also has constant access to a source of fresh, clean water as their main source of hydration. 5. High meat content Wet foods typically have a high meat content and our food is no different. All of our Feel Good diets contain around 60% meat, while our Purely diets contain 92% meat in each recipe. Meat is an important ingredient, as dogs are omnivorous so will naturally eat meat as part of their diet. Meat also provides a source of protein to support muscle integrity, as well as various nutrients such as iron, zinc, B vitamins and more. 6. Convenient storage Wet diets can be very shelf-stable which means they usually don’t need refrigerating or freezing before opening. Our wet foods can be kept in a cool, dry place such as a cupboard before opening and have a convenient shelf-life due to our clever Tetra Pak cartons which naturally retain the quality of the food, without the need for added preservatives. Our compact cartons provide the same amount of food as a carton or tray but can be easily stacked in the cupboard without taking up wasted space. Then once opened, we suggest keeping them in the fridge and using within 48 hours. Contact us Looking for more information? Please give our nutrition team a call on 01362 822 320 or email us at nutrition@naturediet.co.uk and we would be happy to help.

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What is gluten? Gluten usually refers to the proteins inside wheat grain, although it can also be associated with other ingredients such as barley, rye and oats. The gluten inside grains is really important for cooking and baking processes, to help hold the shape of the food. What are grains? Grains tend to describe wheat and any other cereal used as food. This includes barley, maize, oats and sometimes rice. For dogs with grain intolerances, you may choose a grain-free recipe, which typically uses ingredients such as white potato or sweet potato.  Feel Good Grain Free    Shop Nature Diet Grain Free now   Dispelling the myths “My dog is allergic to wheat-gluten, does this mean they can’t eat grains?” Wheat is only one type of grain, so if they can’t eat wheat gluten, they may be fine with other grains such as rice. “My dog has allergies, is it likely to be towards grains?” Dietary intolerances can be caused by a number of possible ingredients. For some dogs, they cannot tolerate grains while others will thrive on a grain-based diet. The best thing to do is an elimination diet, where you cut out an ingredient (for example wheat) and monitor your dog’s response. It is worth noting that dietary intolerances are actually quite rare and other potential causes, such as environmental triggers, are investigated too. “Is a grain-free diet also gluten-free?” Grain-free recipes are usually made without gluten-associated ingredients like wheat, barley, rye and oats. Therefore grain-free recipes are usually gluten-free recipes, but it’s always worth checking with your manufacturer. “Does rice count as a grain?” Although rice is less-commonly associated with grains, it is still grouped under the term of grains. Contact us If you need any more nutritional advice or information, please don’t hesitate to give our nutrition team a call on 01362 822 320 or email us at nutrition@naturediet.co.uk.

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