DORSET Raw Pet Foods in Gillingham is moving to a new location in the town.

The shop has moved from its premises on Shaftesbury Road to a bigger home at Unit 13 Old Market Square, with the grand opening taking place next Saturday (September 14).

The first ten people to spend over £35 in the new shop will get a free gift bag for their four legged friend.

The shop is also running a competition on its Facebook page, calling for people to share one of its posts to be in the chance to win a mixed box of raw pet food.

Dorset Raw Pet Foods began from humble beginnings operating out of a shed with just two freezers.

It now has expanded due to its popularity which the owner Kaz Lowis said is a “big step” for the company.

The shop has a range of raw food for pets Picture Dorset Raw Pet Foods

Ms Lowis said she set up the business after discovering the benefits that raw, natural feeding had on her own dogs.

“I initially started my own dog on raw food nine years ago as he looked so poorly on dry food and couldn’t put any weight on,” she said.

“I had to travel to Poole each time to get enough good quality raw food for him, but in lockdown that business shut down so I decided to do it myself.”

The business sells a variety of raw pet food and natural treats for dogs, cats, ferrets and more.

She added: “Our aim is to share our holistic approach to pet nutrition and help guide you towards providing your furry companions with high quality, nutritious products that they will thrive off!

“All our products are DEFRA registered and sourced from naturally wholesome ingredients.”

Ms Lowis said customers like to track their pet’s progress with their new raw diet, with customers often coming in to have their dogs weighed and photos taken to see the developments.

“Dogs and cats are omnivores/carnivores,” she said. “And we believe they should eat meat as they have the same digestive system as a wolf.

Before and after progress of a dog that has been on a raw food diet for two weeks Picture: Dorset Raw Dog Foods

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