Dog Food

Most dog owners are not aware that statistics show that 50% of dogs are overweight and as a result are in danger of losing their life earlier than necessary.

Puppies are no exception to the rule as many owners are easily swayed to give a puppy some of their food at mealtimes. Look away from those appealing eyes or place your puppy in a dog cage or dog bed. An overweight puppy usually grows up to become an even larger overweight adult dog. [read more]

If you have anew puppy or a dog that is a picky eater you should not have too much to worry about if your veterinary surgeon is happy with his weight.

Once your vet has established there is no medical reason for him picking at his food then there are ways you can entice him to eat more. [read more]

Your dog can be miserable and ill if the food he is eating is causing an allergic reaction. Most dog owners are happy to make sure their dog is receiving the correct balance of ingredients in their dog food but sometimes their dog can suffer and an owner can struggle to identify why.

Some commercial dog food can [read more]

Many owners think that it makes no difference if you feed them the same food day after day. After all, the dog never leaves any food in his bowl.

Cats can eat the same food every day but dogs love variety.

If you offer you dog some fresh turkey or his normal dog food which one is he going to go for? Certainly not the dog food.

Perhaps your dog will [read more]

There are so many pet dog foods out in the marketplace today it can be daunting when it comes to choosing the best quality dog food that can keep your pet healthy. [read more]

Much though our dogs may love the smell of our human food at Christmas, feeding your dog the same food as you eat at Christmas can cause serious health issues, as the Dogs Trust has reminded dog owners this Christmas.

The Dogs Trust has launched its new Doggy Christmas Menu to help raise awareness of problems that arise [read more]

Many resources are dedicated to advising dog owners, and new dog breeders, how to look after and feed the puppies but the bitch needs to be well looked after too.

After whelping the first meal your bitch should be easy to digest.  Some dog breeders recommend chicken soup with a little rice; others recommend [read more]

When dogs and humans got together there began a wonderful partnership with a bond and ultimate protection from both sides.

In the wild dogs would scavenge by eating scraps and bones from woods, markets, butchers and any back alleyway.

After a short time dogs that lived with the family in their home or on a farm came to realise food was put in front of him and naturally he was grateful. [read more]

There are some basic rules that will benefit your new puppy. The first one is to make sure you have introduced him to your local veterinarian and he has had his injections.

The next important rule is to choose his puppy food carefully.  The dog breeder should have told you his current diet and you should change that slowly to avoid upsetting his stomach.

The correct diet and nutrition for a puppy is based on quality food with ingredients [read more]