What is natural dog food?
Natural dog food, as the name suggests, is made from natural ingredients. They’re usually minimally processed and do not have artificial preservatives, colourants, and flavours added to them. Compared to commercially produced kibble, natural dog food has more nutritional value and is generally healthier for your pup. However, dog food regulations in India are barely existent, and whatever is there is seldom strictly evaluated or enforced.
So, dog food being ‘natural’ may not automatically mean that it’s good. Technically, vegetable scraps and rejected meat parts are also ‘natural’. But there are some other parameters that you can also check to ensure that your pup is getting the best.
Why is BLEP the best natural dog food in India?
BLEP natural dog food is more than just ‘natural’ dog food. It is 100% natural, human-grade, preservative-free, sugar-free, and has zero additives, chemicals or fillers. So let’s unpack what all that means.
100% natural dog food means that all elements of the food, including its colour, texture, and smell, have not been chemically altered. They have completely natural sources. This is also why different batches of BLEP natural dog food may vary in colour and consistency but never in nutritional value.
The next important parameter that you should check when trying to determine if a natural dog food is of good quality is to see whether it is human grade. ‘Human grade’ is not just a USP. It is an assurance that whatever is being put inside your dog food is safe enough for even humans to eat. How does that matter? It matters because ‘human grade’ means no by-products, discarded bits, scraps, or rotten ingredients. Every ingredient is what you and I would eat in our daily life.
When a dog food says that it has zero preservatives, sugar, additives, chemicals or fillers, like BLEP natural dog food, it means that what’s going inside your pup’s tummy is only the goodness of the natural ingredients. Even if your dog ate natural ingredients alongside chemicals, the chemicals would still be harmful. This is why this list of exclusions is very important.
What are BLEP’s natural dog food recipes?
BLEP natural dog food has 7 delicious recipes for pups of all ages and breeds.
There are 4 chicken-based recipes — Chicken Pumpkin Pawer, Chicken Zuke Pawer, Chicken Brocco Pawer, Chicken Rice Pawer. Their ingredients are:
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Chicken Pumpkin Pawer: Chicken Breast, Pumpkin, Egg, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Spinach, Flaxseeds, Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil, Fish Oil.
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Chicken Zuke Pawer: Chicken Breast, Zucchini, Egg, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Spinach, Flaxseeds, Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil, Fish Oil.
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Chicken Brocco Pawer: Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Egg, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Spinach, Flaxseeds, Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil, Fish Oil.
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Chicken Rice Pawer: Chicken, Poni Rice, Green Peas, Turnip, Cauliflower, Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Calcium, Chia Seeds.
The major ingredient in these recipes is chicken breast, which is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals while being low in calories. The glucosamine in chicken also supports joint health, which is especially good for growing pups and senior dogs. The omega-6 in chicken also supports skin and coat health. Apart from that, eggs provide essential vitamins, and zucchini and broccoli have antioxidant properties. Pumpkin boosts immunity and is great for fussy eaters because of its natural sweetness. The carbs in these recipes are low in calories and high in fibre, with ponni rice also being highly digestible. The top-quality sunflower and fish oils are rich in omega fatty acids. The flaxseeds boost heart and kidney health.
Apart from these, there are some other protein options as well:
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Lamb Blueberry Pawer: Minced Lamb, Liver, Blueberries, Carrots, Spinach, Cauliflower, Flaxseeds, Calcium, Taurine, Vitamin B12.
Made with high-quality minced lamb and lamb liver, this natural dog food recipe is packed with vitamins and minerals. Especially prominent are vitamin A for healthy vision, B-complex vitamins that keep skin and coat healthy, and minerals like copper & zinc that boost bone and joint health. Plus, it contains blueberries that have great antioxidant properties. The carbs here are also high in fibre, facilitating digestion. Added calcium, taurine, and vitamin B12 balance the meal out, helping with essential body functions and organ health. Lamb Blueberry Pawer is a great recipe for pups with chicken allergies.
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Fish Beans Pawer: Mackerel, Chicken Breast, Carrots, Beans, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Flaxseeds, Olive Oil, Calcium, Taurine.
This mackerel-based recipe is especially great for skin and coat because its main ingredient is fatty fish, a rich source of Omega-3 and Omega-6. The chicken breast also adds to protein, taste, and skin health. Olive oil and taurine have been added to the recipe to help boost cell function, and flaxseeds have been added to keep organs healthy. This, again, is a low-carb recipe. We also make a special batch of Fish Beans Pawer without chicken for pups with chicken allergies.
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Paneer Quinoa Pawer: Paneer, Quinoa, Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Peas, Whey, Turmeric, Rosemary, Moringa, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Vitamins A, D2, E, B-Complex.
Dogs need animal protein. However, some pet parents are unable to give their pups meat because of household restrictions or medical reasons. Even for these scenarios, BLEP has a solution. This 100% vegetarian recipe from BLEP has been well-balanced to provide all the essentials needed by dogs who don’t have access to meat. The paneer, quinoa, whey, and chickpeas provide protein, while the rosemary, moringa, chia seeds, and turmeric have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The recipe is balanced with all the essential vitamins and taurine, the essential amino acid.
High-quality, human-grade, natural dog food like BLEP improves digestion, keeps gut microbiomes healthy, and boosts the health of all parts of the body because the nutritional value of ingredients is more bioavailable. Zero preservatives, sugar and additives promised by BLEP natural dog food ensure that the disease-causing dietary elements are not getting into your pup’s body. And, most importantly, BLEP’s balanced formulations ensure that they get the correct amount of all the nutrients in a meal, no more and no less. This makes BLEP the best natural dog food in India.
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