The Dog Blog

  So much of what we hear about our dogs relates back to them being 'domestic wolves'. We hear about an 'ancestral' diet being good for them, and ...

As our knowledge and awareness of our dog's food grows, more and more of us are changing our doggy diets to more nutritious, healthy options. Or, at least, we're trying to. 

A good portion of us, however, find that our dogs point-blank refuse to touch their new, healthy food. This often leaves us frustrated, confused, and annoyed. 

So, why exactly do they snub these diets that are better for them? 

The answer isn't as complicated as you may think! 

If you own a dog, you've probably heard someone, at some point, say that kibble is awful for your dog. There's even a hashtag for 'kibble is murder...

Just walk in to any pet shop or supermarket and you'll get a taste of just how many foods are out there for your dog. There's dry, wet, raw, fresh ...

It seems crazy to think that what we feed our dogs can change their emotions and behaviour, right? But every aspect of their diet has the power to ...

Your dog’s weight has a huge impact on their overall health and behaviour, and it’s so important to keep them lean, without too much extra padding....

‘Grain-free’ has become somewhat of a buzzword in dog food. When you take a stroll down any pet food aisle, these words are in massive bold letters, emblazoned across the front of a good portion of the options.

But what exactly does ‘grain-free’ mean and, more importantly, should you care?  

Choosing the perfect food for your furry friend is hard, with lots of decisions to make to get to the ideal one. The first one to make is what kind of food you want to feed them. The most common types are dry kibble, wet food, and raw, although some people opt to home cook their own diets. 

Below, we go through what you need to know about all of these ways of feeding, so you can make the best decision for you and your dog.

  With so many dog foods out there, it can be hard to decide which one you want to feed your furry family. The labels are complicated, they’re full...

Essential created food that didn’t just nourish your dog’s physical health, but their mental health and behaviour too. They termed this the BOF (Behavioural Optimising Foods) Principle, creating meals that reflect the natural diet and eating habits of the dog.

We’ve known for a long time that diet is important, but every day we are discovering just how much nutrition underpins everything. Getting your dog’s food right can help fix minor health ailments, such as tear staining and itchy skin, right through to helping stop unwanted behaviours, like destructiveness and humping.

Ask any dog professional what one of the most common questions they’re asked is, a number will tell you; “what brand of food should I feed my dog?” As a nutritionist, it’s near impossible to give a blanket answer to suit all dogs, but the closest I can get is Eden Pet Food.

There are various claims for the benefits to Cold Pressed Dog Food; higher nutritional value, increased digestibility, decreased risk of bloat & better flavour and taste.

Here at Your Dog’s Club, we’ve always been keen to bring you only the best for your dog, which is why we’re so excited to introduce Beco Pet Food to our range.

Right now around half of the pets are overweight - that’s around 5 million dogs just here in the UK. And since obesity dramatically increases a dog’s chances of developing a whole range of associated health problems and has been proven to reduce a dog’s life expectancy by an average of two whole years, it’s no wonder vets are calling the obesity crisis the biggest health concern our four-legged friends have ever faced.

Getting old is no joke - for us and for our dogs it means dealing with reduced energy levels coupled with a slower metabolism and, of course, fending off all of the many age-related illnesses for as long as possible. With all of these challenges, diet can either help to remedy the problem or exacerbate it so it’s important to make sure your senior dog is on the right food for his or her specific needs.

While puppy foods are all about providing the right balance of ‘building block’ nutrients to promote healthy growth and development, adult foods are much more focussed on achieving and maintaining general good health.

The idea behind complete pet foods is that they provide everything our furry friends need. This means we could, in theory, just feed one complete food forever and, in fact, this was exactly the recommendation being made by much the pet food and veterinary industries for many years.

Getting the amount of food right for your dog is just as important as finding the right food but it is a question that is often overlooked. Too much or too little of even the very best food available can quickly lead to problems so it’s important to spend some time finding the right amount for your individual dog.

As we saw in our last article, dry kibbles are well and truly the top dog when it comes to global pet food sales but over the last decade or so, the alternatives have been gaining ground fast. Where once the convenience was king, more and more pet owners are now willing to put a bit more work into their pets’ diets and raw foods, high end wet foods and now fresh foods are reaping the rewards.

In this article and the next we’ll compare the different methods that are used to make store bought foods, how they can affect the end product and their pros and cons for both you and your dog.

With so many different dog foods out there it can be hard to know where to start when trying to find the one that’s best for your dog. In this article and the next we’ll take a look at the various categories of foods currently available. First up, complete vs complementary nutrition.

Telling the difference between a good pet food and a bad one is not easy. Every producer wants you to think that their products are the best and many lower-end manufacturers have worked long and hard to find ways within the law to make their foods appear better than they really are.

Let’s face it, choosing the best food for your pooch can be a real nightmare. With hundreds of different dog food brands on the market and every one insisting that it is the best thing since sliced bread, even working out where to start can seem like an impossible task.

We all need to change our dog's diet from time to time. Whether it's because of a problem with the current food, because you're going on holiday and need a more convenient option, because your dog is moving from one life-stage to the next or simply because you think your dog would like something new, food changes are part and parcel of owning a dog. The problem is, for many of our dogs, changing foods is the first step on the road to the vet with digestive upsets.