The advice and tips contained on the site come from a diverse selection of knowledgeable sources including professional dog nutritional advisors, vets and canine dieticians. Dog nutrition advice should always be sought from your vet or suitably qualified expert if your dog is currently losing or gaining weight or if they are displaying signs of illness or fatigue
To understand what crude protein in dog food is, look at the nutrition label on your dog food. The first section of the dog food label is the ingredients list and the second section is the nutritional information section. Protein levels listed in the nutrition
Learn More
It can be challenging to look after a pet with a food allergy, and choosing the correct diet for your dog or cat is critical. The culprit in food allergies is a protein or starch that that has been part of their regular menu for
Learn More
Could feeding dogs table scraps and other human food be harmful? You may know…. 9 million people in the UK suffer from joint problems* 44% of men and **35% of women in the UK are overweight** But did you know…. 40% of the UK’s large
Learn More
Here at Dog Nutrition, we often receive enquiries from people who are keen to understand what exactly ‘proper dog nutrition’ means. The dog is not a true carnivore in the same sense as, for example, a cat. This means a dog’s diet can be more
Learn More
In this article we look at some brief, simple advice on selecting a quality diet for your dog. Just as we perform better when we eat the best foods, your dog will also be healthier if you feed it premium high quality pet food. The
Learn More
How much food does a dog really need? It seems not many a day goes by where we're not hearing more about the rise and rise of obesity. Sadly, our pets are also widening around the girth. It is of course easy to control the
Learn More
‘Natural approach to feeding can improve behaviour according to some experts’ Raw dog food, natural dog food, the BARF diet – all gaining in popular appeal amongst dog owners. In this detailed report Carol O’Herily examines the impact of feeding raw on your dog’s health,
Learn More
Fat pets will die young warns PDSA as it launches biggest ever pet health campaign – Long Live Pets The UK’s pet owners are warned today that they are killing their pets with kindness, as new PDSA figures show dog obesity is rising at a
Learn More
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country of origin labelling and a requirement to label meat from animals slaughtered without stunning (according to certain religious traditions). The European Parliament has voted in
Learn More While natural food is a rising trend among humans, pet owners should be careful before feeding similar types of food to their pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. All too often pet owners assume that because certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
Learn More