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Feeding and nutrition
Feeding a dog, food labels, portions, allergies and digestion.
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Feeding and nutritionBARF or wet food for your dog? A comparison
BARF or wet food for your dog? We compare a raw diet and wet food: nutrition, convenience, safety and cost. See which one to choose.
Feeding and nutritionCan dogs eat cat food?
Can your dog eat cat food, and is it harmful? We explain how dog food and cat food differ and when you need to be careful.
Feeding and nutritionElimination diet for dogs: how to find the allergen step by step
Suspect a food allergy in your dog? See how an elimination diet works step by step and why it is worth starting with a veterinarian.
Feeding and nutritionFeeding a dog after neutering: why it gains weight and what to change
Does your dog gain weight more easily after neutering? Learn how to adjust feeding after the procedure to keep a healthy weight and condition.
Feeding and nutritionHow to feed a senior dog? Diet changes with age
When does a dog become a senior and what should change in its bowl: calories, protein quality, joint support and an older dog's appetite.
Feeding and nutritionFood allergy in dogs: symptoms and what to do
How do you recognise a food allergy in your dog? Learn the typical skin and digestive symptoms and how to find out what your dog reacts to.
Feeding and nutritionHow often should you feed a dog? A guide with portions
How many times a day should you feed an adult dog, a puppy or a senior? See the recommended meal rhythm and how to match the portion to your dog’s weight.
Feeding and nutritionWhich food for your dog? A step-by-step guide to choosing
Which dog food is best? Learn how to match food to your dog’s age, size and needs, and what to look for in the ingredients list.
Feeding and nutritionHow to read dog food labels? A simple guide
Not sure what the ingredients on a dog food label mean? Learn to read the composition and recognise a genuinely good recipe.
Feeding and nutritionIs grain-free food healthy for dogs? Facts and myths
Is grain-free food better or not? We explain which dogs benefit from a grain-free diet and what research says, without marketing shortcuts.
Feeding and nutritionOverweight dog: how to spot it and help your dog lose weight safely
How can you tell if your dog is overweight and help them slim down safely? A practical guide: the rib test, portions and the role of wet food.
Feeding and nutritionPuppy, adult and senior food: when to switch your dog's food
How long should your dog eat puppy food and when is it time for senior food? See when to change food as your dog ages and how to do it.
Feeding and nutritionSemi-moist dog food: what it is and who it suits
What is semi-moist dog food and how does it differ from dry and wet food? We explain its pros, cons and which dogs it works for.
Feeding and nutritionSensitive stomach in dogs: symptoms and an easily digestible diet
Does your dog have a sensitive stomach? Learn the symptoms, the causes and the rules of an easily digestible diet that helps settle digestion.
Feeding and nutritionSkin or food allergy in dogs? How to tell them apart
Your dog keeps scratching, but is it a skin allergy or a food allergy? We explain the differences, the symptoms and how to find the cause.
Feeding and nutritionHow to introduce a new food to your dog? A 7-day plan
Seven days, one bowl and a settled tummy. A plan for a gradual food change, with the proportions for every day and tips for dogs that are fussy eaters.
Feeding and nutritionVeterinary diet dog food: what it is and when your dog needs it
What is veterinary diet dog food, how does it differ from regular food and when is it needed? We explain when a therapeutic diet is used.
Feeding and nutritionPâté, can or pouch? Wet dog food formats explained
Pâté, can or pouch: how do wet dog food formats differ? We explain the textures and help you decide which format to choose.
Feeding and nutritionWet dog food rankings: how to judge the ingredients yourself
Looking for a dog food ranking? See what really separates a good wet food from a poor one, and learn to judge the ingredients instead of taking it on trust.
Feeding and nutritionWet or dry dog food? Which is healthier
Wet or dry dog food, which should you choose and which is healthier? We compare nutrition, convenience, hydration and the effect on your dog's weight.
Feeding and nutritionWhat to feed a puppy? Nutrition in the first year
What to feed a puppy and how often? A guide to the first year: portion sizes, number of meals and the move to adult food.