There are many different types of pet food sold in superstores, local pet shops, markets and of course for easy shopping, online. Online shopping is a great way to make sure you have enough stock of dog kibble or canned dog food. The ‘plus’ with shopping and purchasing pet food online is it is it is delivered direct to your front door, which makes it much easier than having to trudge to the shops.

Some owners prefer to feed their dog dry food, and some give both dry and canned dog food to their pet. This is acceptable healthcare, as long as the dog food is full of balanced quality ingredients that will aid good dog nutrition.

While deciding on the best dog food for a puppy, adult dog or a senior dog, it is important that the dog’s nutrition remains balanced. Details of the ingredients and a guide on the correct portion to feed your dog can be found on all (more…)

When choosing quality dog food for a large adult dog, one that weighs over 50lbs for example, it is essential for the dog’s health that the ingredients are well balanced. A larger breed of dog has a higher level of metabolism; therefore the food that is given to him should qualify for good joint health and satisfy his dietary needs.

An owner of a large dog should choose large kibble; larger pieces will give a dog more satisfaction and promote the movement of good chewing. It is essential that, even when a puppy, a large breed of dog for the first eighteen months of his life should be fed puppy food that will keep him fully satisfied.

An adult dog will require dog food that is specially prepared to keep his body in good condition; to keep his bones and muscles nice and strong, with bright clear eyes and a (more…)

When your puppy grows up into a strong adult dog, it is hard to imagine him ever being at a stage in his life where you will see him starting to struggle with the simple every day tasks, such as walking. However, dogs do get old; it’s a sad fact of life and something that dog owners have to come to terms with.

A pet diet for a senior dog has to change. He requires a pet diet full of extra vitamins that will give him a chance to be more flexible, while improving and lengthening his quality of life. Humans, as they reach their mature time in life, start to slow up mentally. It is the same with a mature dog, mental slowdown and some bodily dysfunctions can (more…)

When you own a dog, at some point in his lifetime he will feel unwell and will be sick. This is a perfectly normal way for a dog to relieve himself of unwanted food or articles, and you should not worry if your dog is sick from time to time.

One thing that could cause your dog to be sick is through his interest in slugs. You may find that your dog takes to nibbling at slugs, or other creatures, in the garden; this is one habit that needs amending. The danger signs to watch out for are diarrhoea, slow body movement and your dog vomiting excessively. If your dog is vomiting on a regular basis, a quick trip to the vet is on the cards.

Sickness and diarrhoea are caused by an irritation of the lining of the small and large intestines in the dog; the result is (more…)

It’s no exaggeration to say that obesity is a hot topic. We’re constantly told that our waistlines are expanding, and that we should be exercising more and eating less. Magazines and newspapers scrutinise celebrities, gleefully highlighting the recent acquisition of love handles or cellulite, or promoting their latest fitness DVD made to cash in on a dramatic loss of weight. More seriously, an ever increasing strain is placed on health services as instances of diabetes and heart disease creep up.

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An unfortunate consequence of the nation becoming fatter is that our pet dogs are suffering too. Whether it’s because some of us overfeed them as we overfeed ourselves, or don’t exercise them enough, there’s no mistaking that our pets are becoming fatter. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) recently issued a warning. Drawing from data accumulated from the medical records of over 30,000 dogs, they estimate that the proportion of obese dogs has risen from (more…)

When you, as a dog owner, feed your canine friend the most nutritious dog food you can buy and he walks away from his food bowl, you may think that you have a finicky dog.

A dog has no need to have a continuous change of pet food. He will be quite content eating the same food every day for the rest of his life – if it is a tasty nutritious meal of course. Dogs are opportunistic hunters and are accustomed to playing their owners to get whatever they can, when they can. Don’t fall for it!

A finicky dog is encouraged with the habits of owners who start to feed them scraps from the dinner table. A dog who realises they will be fed treats if they do not eat their meals will test you out. All is not lost however as you can (more…)