CAN YOU TELL YOUR DOG HAS ALLERGIES?
Most commercially made Pet foods, whether Dry Kibble, Canned Food or Raw Diets are made from a mix of different proteins (ie Meats). The most common proteins for a dog to be allergic to is chicken or beef, these proteins are also the most common ingredients in most commercially made pet foods. When inflammation takes over, their immune system is constantly working which can lead to:
- Foot Licking
- Itchy, Smelly & Yeasty Ears
- Red Irritated Skin
- Runny Poos
Even if the food you are feeding your pet states that its “Lamb” for example, when you actually read the ingredients list you will most likely find that it includes other proteins to reduce the cost of making the food. Look for things in the ingredients like meat or poultry by-products & meals, these are basically the scraps that are left over after the usable meats have been processed and can contain anything from the knackery floor.
Your dog may also be reacting to the high levels of starch, carbohydrates & sugars in a Dry Kibble diet these are known to cause inflammation and yeast issues resulting in scratching, itchy red skin, hot spots, yeasty smelly ear infections, paw chewing, licking & runny poos, even if you are feeding a Canned food or Raw diet the mix of proteins & added preservatives can also be an issue that can cause a reaction in your pet.
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HOW TO IDENTIFY ALLERGIES IN YOUR DOG
This is where an elimination diet comes in.
An elimination diet means that you are eliminating all other proteins ie meats, bones & treats out of your dogs diet except one protein, this protein needs to be one that your dog doesn’t normally eat, this is called a single sourced protein. You need to feed absolutely no table scraps, no biscuits, no treats other than the ones provided in our pack as they have no artificial additives, preservatives, or colourings as this can also cause allergy issues. You need to consider EVERYTHING that your dog eats, as even the smallest variation from the elimination diet can cause your pets allergies to be triggered.
You will need to maintain this diet for a minimum of 6 weeks to see some relief. To make this process easier we have created a choice of two. Somerford Elimination Diet Packs, One Fish & the Other Kangaroo, both these proteins are known to be low allergenic. And all the Somerford Products included in these packs are Human Grade Australian Ingredients & Single Protein, containing nothing artificial, all our varieties contain probiotics & prebiotics for improved gut health. You don’t need to add anything.
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In our Elimination Diet range, we offer fish and kangaroo packages that are 100% single novel protein, as well as being known as a low allergenic. All packs are free from anything artificial, contain pre and probiotics that will nurture your pets gut microbiome - No need for you to add anything, simply serve!
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Our company is based in Mayfield West Newcastle, so if you find yourself pressed for time & are unable to come to and visit our store in person, we are happy to offer a fast & effective delivery service to all areas of Newcastle & the Central Coast for delivery of your Raw Dog & Pet food as well as other pet products that you may need from our store.
We offer a quick and convenient delivery service to all areas of Sydney & Wollongong. We have many regular customers for our Raw Dog & Pet Food in the inner-city suburbs of Sydney, The Northern Beaches areas and all the way to outer regions of Richmond or the Western Suburbs & everywhere in between. We also service all the way south to cover Wollongong and the surrounding areas.
We provide a fast & effective delivery service of our Raw Dog & Pet Food to all suburbs of Canberra & most areas of the ACT. We dispatch orders from our Warehouse in Newcastle Monday to Wednesday of each week ensuring fast delivery and no weekend delays.
Somerford Raw & Natural Dog & Pet Food offers free delivery on all orders over $79 to our many customers in Melbourne. We have delivery services all areas of Melbourne CBD, residential areas & surrounding suburbs as well as the outer regions of Geelong & south to The Mornington Peninsula. If you would like our naturally complete Raw Dog & Pet Food delivered on a regular basis, please have a look at our subscription offer which saves you 5% on all subscription products.
Our online orders come by an express delivery service to most areas in Brisbane & the Gold Coast, our Raw Dog & Pet Food is packed in freezer boxes with ice packs to ensure your order arrives at your door chilled & fresh. Whether you're feeding a new baby puppy, kitten or an adult cat or dog or a senior pet our Somerford Raw Dog & Pet Food varieties has the perfect formula for your pet.
Our big expansion in delivery areas due to our new refrigerated freight service now means we can service South Australia in the Adelaide area. Raw feeding has never been so easy for your Puppy, Dog or Cat, just order online & we pack your selection & deliver it right to your door.
We now deliver to the West Coast with our refrigerated freight service now covering Perth Metro, Geraldton & Bunbury areas. We offer delivery to your door on our full range of BARF Puppy, Dog or Cat, just order online & we do the rest.
Somerford Raw & Natural Complete Pet Food is made fresh by our in-house experienced butchers. We prepare the product, so we know what goes in it - only 100% fresh and 100% human grade ingredients. Somerford Raw & Natural Complete Food comes with FREE delivery to your door. Areas covered include Newcastle, Maitland, Central Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Canberra, Goulburn, Cooma, Kiama, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Albury, Wadonga, Taree, Foster, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Tamworth, Armidale, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Ipswich & Brisbane.
Most Areas from Melbourne to Brisbane & Sunshine Coast, Adelaide and Perth Metro & everywhere in between! If you’re not sure if you are in our delivery area please feel free to call us on 0249 600 708 and we will try and make it possible for your pet to have the benefits of Somerford Raw & Natural.
FAQ
A raw diet isn’t complete without offal. Compared to regular cuts of muscle meat, organ meats are more densely packed with just about every nutrient, including heavy doses of B vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, folic acid, and vitamin B12. Organ meats are also loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, and iodine and provide the essential fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins and minerals are critical to the health and wellbeing of your pet.
No need to add anything, our food is naturally complete & balanced, no need to feed anything else.
All our food contains the perfect balance of meat, bone & offal + fruit & vegetable.
Meat content: Muscle meat 80% | Bone 10% | Offal 10%
Adult
Meat 70% | Fruit & Vegetables 30%
Puppy
Meat 70% | Fruit & Vegetables 30%
Baby Puppy
Meat 80% | Fruit & Vegetables 20%
LOW PURINE
Turkey & Salmon
Muscle meat 90% | Bone 10%
Beef
Meat 85% | Green Tripe 5% | Bone 10%
Adult
Meat 70% | Fruit & Vegetables 30%
Puppy
Meat 70% | Fruit & Vegetables 30%
Cat
Meat, Fat, Sinew, Connective Tissue & Heart 82% | Eible Bone 7% | Liver 5% | Other Secreting Organs 5% | Spinach 1%
The raw diet is designed to be eaten raw and fresh. Cooking destroys vitamins and changes the molecular structure of protein and fats. Domestic dogs and cats haven’t evolved to eat cooked food. The digestive tract of a domestic dog is no different from a wolf or a domestic cat to a wild cat.
So many pet foods these days are loaded with grains, preservatives and artificial additives that can all adversely impact your pets overall health - causing allergies & skin issues. Here at Somerford Raw & Natural, we get a lot of feedback from pet owners whose pets have benefited hugely from being fed our salmon or barramundi varieties.
For allergies, it is essential to put your pet through an elimination diet for up to six weeks and only feed one variety of Somerford Raw & Natural Complete Pet Food. This way, you are able to identify which protein (meat) your pet may be allergic to.
