Meat and Bone

23/05/2022

Announcement❗️

I are so sorry to have to do this, but due to some big life changes happening within the Meat and Bone family, I have made the tough decision to press pause on Meat and Bone for the future.

I do hope that we will be back in the not so disatant future, once we have navigated these personal life changes and we can return to providing delicious meals for you dogs and more!

I do want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for you support over the past 7 months, I couldn't have done it without you.

All of our current customers have received messages letting them know that we are closing, but if there are ever any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

Lots of love,
Kim, George and Henry x

11/05/2022

What's so bad about kibble? 🤷🏼‍♀️
Part 2.

We all want the best for our dogs and that can make selecting the right food a stressful process. If you don't read or understand the ingredients you can be overwhelmed by and sucked into the clever marketing of dog food and treat companies.

If you see any of these 5 ingredients on any dog food or treats, please put it back on the shelf! 🙏🏻

1. BHA/BHT
When you read ingredients that contain antioxidants it, understandably, gives the impressions that it is healthy. Sadly, these synthetic antioxidants are merely used to help stop the fats from going rancid. There are also reports that the amount added to pet foods causes cancer and reproductive toxicant.

2. Ethoxyquin
This is another synthetic antioxidant used to prevent fats from going rancid; usually in foods that are fish-based. It is considered unacceptable in human food but is still permitted in some pet food. It's also used as a pesticide, so you can imagine what it's doing to your pet's health.

3. Meat and Meat Meal
Run far and fast from any product that contains this generic term. It means that the pet food can contain any rendered meat such as expired supermarket meats (including the packaging), euthanised animals, rotting carcasses, road kill and even animal ear tags! It is best to only purchase products that clearly state the meats' source, such as beef, lamb and/or poultry.

4. Sugars
Dog food and treats contain sugars to not only make the food more palatable, but also acts as a preservative. Sugars can contribute to weight gain, diabetes and tooth decay, much like in humans! Sugars can be listed in the ingredients as corn syrup, sucrose, glycerine, caramel, dextrose, fructose, glucose, beet pulp, maltodextrin and molasses. Dogs simply don't need any of these added sugars in their diet.

5. Soy
Although soy is a great source of plant based protein, it is difficult for dogs to digest and can cause bloating and flatulence. It is a cheap protein source used to boost the protein content of lower-quality dog food.

09/05/2022

08/05/2022

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there!

Whether your kids are human or fur babies, you guys rock! ❤️

06/05/2022

What's so bad about kibble? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Part 1.

What is kibble?
Kibble, by definition is ground meal shaped into pellets, especially for pet food. The commercial pet food industry is so large and there are so many different companies creating kibble.

Not all kibble brands are bad, there are some that have beneficial ingredients, contain no nasties and are prepared in an ethical way. We will highlight those brands in a later post but for now, here's why the big commercial brands aren't providing adequate nutrition for your pet.

One of the biggest reasons why kibble isn't an appropriate diet for your pet is how processed the ingredients are, many of the nutrients in kibble are lost during the high-heat process, to compensate for this, flavour enhancers and synthetic nutrients are added to replace what has been lost. These additives and other carcinogens are created in this process that could be detrimental to your dog’s long-term health.

04/05/2022

Ingredient of the Month 🐾
Beef 🐄

Beef is usually one of the more affordable meats on the market and is a quality source of protein that helps your dog build muscle. The fat in beef can help your pup feel full and the vitamins and minerals help keep your pups coat and skin healthy.

Beef is high in vitamins and minerals such as, iron, zinc, selenium and vitamins B12, B3 and B6.

17/04/2022

Happy Easter! 🐣

We hope the Easter Bunny made an appearance to everyone overnight!

Just a reminder to not feed your dogs chocolate or hot cross buns as they are toxic 👎🏻

06/04/2022

We have been a bit MIA on social media over the past few days, but we have a good excuse!

Our Meat and Bone family grew by another 4 legs over the weekend, and Henry has joined our family!

Stay tuned for updates and puppy content! 🐾

27/03/2022

Do we all have dogs that get jealous of us petting other dogs? 😂

24/03/2022

One of the biggest things that I get asked from pet parents new to the world of raw feeding is "what is so bad about kibble?"

Over the next few posts, I will be going into reasons as to why kibble isn't the best diet for your pets, and some alternatives if you aren't ready for a fully raw diet 🦴

If there are any specific questions you would like answered, please let me know!

22/03/2022

Did you know that we can accommodate any allergies, intolerances, or other needs or issues that your dog may have?

Just let us know when ordering and we will help where we can! You will be amazed at what feeding the right diet for your dog can do for them 🐾