🥦 Natural Whole Food Ways to Add Vital Nutrients to Your Dog’s Diet

Feeding your dog a natural diet — whether it’s raw, home-cooked, or simply enhanced kibble — is a brilliant foundation for long-term health. But here’s something most dog owners don’t realise:

👉 Even a fresh, natural diet can fall short on essential nutrients.

That’s why this week at my Fur Baby, we’re sharing natural, whole-food additions that can fill common nutritional gaps — using simple, real ingredients you can trust. No synthetic powders. No gimmicks. Just clean, functional nutrition.

⚖️ Why “Complete” Isn’t Always Complete

Feeding raw or fresh is a great start, but it's easy to miss key nutrients like calcium, zinc, iodine, vitamin D, and Omega-3s — especially if you’re not rotating proteins or including bone, organ, or fish consistently.

That’s where whole food boosters can play a vital role.

🥚 1. Crushed Eggshells – Natural Calcium

What it helps: Bone strength, muscle control, and nervous system support
How to feed it: Rinse, dry, and grind the shells into a fine powder. Add a pinch (½ tsp per 10kg) to meals.
Why it matters: Balances the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in meat-heavy diets.

🐟 2. Air-Dried Sprats – Omega-3s + Vitamin D

What it helps: Skin and coat health, inflammation control, brain and joint support
How to feed it: Use whole as a topper or high-reward treat, 2–3 times per week
Why sprats over tinned fish? Our EU-sourced air-dried sprats retain their nutritional value without preservatives or added oils — a clean, mess-free way to get Omega-3s into your dog naturally.

🥬 3. Leafy Greens (Kale, Spinach, Parsley) – Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin K

What it helps: Liver support, detoxification, and immune function
How to feed it: Lightly steam and blitz to improve digestibility. Serve small spoonful's mixed into meals.
Note: Rotate types and keep portions small to avoid oxalate overload.

🎃 4. Pumpkin Powder – Fibre, Beta-Carotene & Digestive Support

What it helps: Regulates digestion, firms up loose stools, supports gut health
How to feed it: Mix a spoonful of our 100% natural pumpkin powder with water or broth and pour over meals
Why it works: High in soluble fibre and beta-carotene – a smart way to support digestion without the bulk of fresh veg.

🥚 5. Raw Eggs – Biotin, Selenium, B12, Healthy Fats

What it helps: Glossy coat, energy levels, skin support
How to feed it: 1–2 per week, raw or lightly cooked. Include crushed shell for extra calcium (optional)
Good to know: Eggs are nature’s multivitamin – ideal for topping up fresh diets.

🫀 6. Organ Meats (Lung & Liver) – Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, B Vitamins

What it helps: Blood health, detox function, energy metabolism
How to feed it: 5–10% of your dog’s weekly intake should come from organ meats
Try ours: Our air-dried beef liver and beef lung treats are rich in vital nutrients, easy to portion, and make organ feeding simple and clean.

🌿 7. Kelp or Seaweed Powder – Iodine + Trace Minerals

What it helps: Healthy thyroid function, coat pigmentation, cellular repair
How to feed it: Micro-dose — just a pinch, 2–3x per week
Important: Great for dogs not eating oily fish or fish-based products regularly.

🦴 8. Natural Chews & Cartilage – Collagen, Joint Support & Dental Health

What it helps: Joint flexibility, connective tissue strength, and natural chewing needs
Best options:

• Beef Cartilage Moon Bones
• Beef Trachea
• Chicken Feet
• Duck or Turkey Necks

Why we recommend them: Our Moon Bones and air-dried chews are loaded with natural glucosamine and chondroitin — perfect for supporting joints, especially in active dogs or seniors.

🦴 9. Bone Broth – Collagen, Gelatine & Gut Health

What it helps: Gut lining repair, immune support, joint health
How to feed it: Chill or serve warm over meals. Freeze into cubes for enrichment.
DIY Tip: Simmer meaty bones with a splash of apple cider vinegar for 24 hours. Remove bones before feeding.

🫐 10. Blueberries – Antioxidants + Vitamin C

What it helps: Cellular repair, immune defence, brain function, and inflammation reduction
How to feed it: Offer fresh or frozen — 5 to 10 berries, 2–3 times per week
Why it matters: Blueberries are a natural superfood packed with antioxidants that help protect your dog’s cells from oxidative stress. Especially beneficial for ageing dogs or those prone to chronic inflammation.

🐕 Final Thought: Nature Provides — If You Know Where to Look

Feeding fresh is great — but feeding smart is better. By adding simple, nutrient-dense whole foods like eggshell, sprats, liver, lung, pumpkin, and natural cartilage chews, you can turn any meal into a complete, balanced powerhouse.

And if you need help? That’s why we’re here — to support your dog’s health the natural way.

👉 Next Week:

We’ll be diving into how to spot signs of nutritional deficiency in dogs — and what you can do naturally to correct them before they become health issues.