For example, recent studies3 have shown that the mother’s diet during lactation has an effect on the development of allergies in her pups down the road. Additionally, research published in 20203 found that feeding puppies a raw diet, such as Instinct Raw, tended to be associated with a decreased chance of developing allergies in adulthood. On the other hand, puppies fed kibble in the first one to two months of age were 182% more likely3 to suffer from environmental allergies compared to puppies fed raw. A raw food diet is as simple as it gets; just think real ingredients. It incorporates natural, whole-food items like real meat, fruits, and veggies. The nutrients are kept intact because the food is never cooked, never heated, and the ingredients are never compromised in any way—100% raw and 100% delicious to dogs. But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean chopping up raw meat and veggies multiple times a day. Instinct Raw makes the raw diet easy with complete and balanced food that is minimally processed, protein-packed, and never cooked to preserve the integrity of every ingredient. Instead of high heat, Instinct uses Cold Pressure technology (aka High-Pressure Processing, or HPP) to ensure that their raw food formulas are safe and free from bacteria. They take the extra step to keep their canine customers healthy and happy—with a strong commitment to the safety and quality of their food. In fact, Instinct is the only raw pet food company in North America to achieve an “excellent” Safe Quality Food (SQF) food-safety rating and an SQF-quality certification. Their recipes are made with real, responsibly sourced ingredients like cage-free chicken, grass-fed beef and lamb, apples, blueberries, apple cider vinegar, and more. If you thought your pup got excited about mealtime before, just wait until you put down a bowl of Instinct Raw Frozen Bites… Game. Changer. Depending on the severity of your dog’s symptoms, you may also want to try reducing allergen exposure from the get-go. This might be the toughest option, but limiting time spent outdoors on high-pollen days may help to keep symptoms at bay. Ryan is passionate about holistic health, fitness, and spiritually-centered living. She loves using her knowledge and personal experience to help others improve their well-being. When she’s not working or studying, Ryan can be found traveling to new places, snuggling her dog, or experimenting with gluten free, vegan baking.
