Dog nutrition affects everything about how your dog feels. Their health, weight & even behaviour. Proper dog food & nutrition for your dog’s age, breed & lifestyle will give you the gift of extending their life.
Many owners still view the dog as a solely carnivorous feeder, but the reality of the modern dog is that he is a versatile, omnivorous eater. The dietary needs of the dog have evolved since his domestication. Most dogs have…
It’s a sad statistical fact that larger breed dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller species. This is most likely due to the fact that their bigger bodies partake in more exercise and are put under more stress than a smaller…
One of the biggest breakout trends in dog nutrition in recent years has been the evolution of grain-free dog food. But what is it and how can you tell if your dog will benefit from a grain-free diet? Well, if…
Have you ever sat down to look at your dog’s food in more detail to work out exactly what your dog is taking in and wondered what each ingredient on the pet food label means? It’s not always an easy…
Evaluating whether raw food is good for puppies, we’ve put together some expert dog nutrition insight to help you decide if a raw diet might be the right way to feed your puppy. If you’ve just brought your new puppy…
How a dog acts, looks and feels is intrinsically linked to their diet. If we think about our own diets for a second, if we eat well, generally, we feel well. If we have a day where we take on…
If you’re a dog owner who sometimes finds themselves looking at new foods, new diet ideas for your dog or if you are in the process of actively considering a switch to your dog’s current food, you may have come…
Just like humans, the digestive system is responsible for the majority (70-80%) of a dog’s immune system. So an upset gut can result in reduced immunity which potentially puts our dogs at risk of falling ill. That’s why it’s so…
More and more dog owners and professionals are taking a second look at what they feed their family dogs. The majority of puppies are fed on dried dog food to get them eating and growing. As they get older the…
Choosing the best diet for your dog is a difficult task and one that needs a lot of thought and consideration for what is best for them. As a dog owner you will no doubt have been possibly even slightly…
A raw diet will help your dog lose weight if it is balanced, your dog is otherwise healthy and receives the correct amount of exercise for their breed, age and individual metabolic rate. The raw dog food revolution has been…
Here’s a problem lots of dog owners face. Your dog doesn’t particularly enjoy dry dog food (kibble). You don’t have the freezer space or desire to feed a raw dog food diet. You prefer the convenience and availability of wet…
If your dog has a particular preference for a certain type of food, you might be wondering if their favourite (be it wet food or kibble) is better or worse than the alternative? We all want to ensure our dog…
It seems a simple enough question; how much food should I give my dog to ensure they are healthy, satisfied and maintain the optimal weight for their age, breed and lifestyle? The problem is, all too often we apply human…
With all the concerns about what’s in our food and water, many of us are paying more attention to what foods and water our dogs consume. For many households, having multiple cartons of bottled spring water, filtered water or flavoured…
