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BARF raw feeding for dogs: benefits, risks and how to start safely
🥩 Nutrition7 min

🥩 BARF raw feeding for dogs: benefits, risks and how to start safely

Raw feeding is controversial. There are evidence-based arguments on both sides. Here's what you actually need to know before deciding whether BARF is right for your dog.

24 June 2026
Types of dog food compared: kibble, wet, fresh and raw — which is best?
🥩 Nutrition6 min

🍽️ Types of dog food compared: kibble, wet, fresh and raw — which is best?

The dog food market is vast and confusing. Here is an honest comparison of the main formats so you can make an informed choice for your dog.

24 June 2026
Dog Body Condition Score: How to Check if Your Dog Is the Right Weight
🥩 Nutrition6 min

⚖️ Dog Body Condition Score: How to Check if Your Dog Is the Right Weight

The number on the scales doesn't tell the whole story. The Body Condition Score (BCS) is how vets assess whether a dog is too fat, too thin, or just right — and you can do it at home.

19 June 2026
How to Get Your Dog's Coat Shiny and Healthy: Nutrition and Grooming Guide
🥩 Nutrition5 min

How to Get Your Dog's Coat Shiny and Healthy: Nutrition and Grooming Guide

A dull, dry or excessively shedding coat is often a nutrition problem, not a grooming one. What actually works — from omega-3 to protein quality — and when to see a vet.

19 June 2026
Food Allergy in Dogs: How to Diagnose With an Elimination Diet
🥩 Nutrition8 min

🥘 Food Allergy in Dogs: How to Diagnose With an Elimination Diet

Chronic itching, recurrent ear infections, soft stools — food allergies in dogs are under-diagnosed and often confused with environmental allergies. The elimination diet is the only reliable test.

19 June 2026
Dog nutrition myths debunked by vets
🥩 Nutrition7 min

🍖 Dog nutrition myths debunked by vets

Grain-free is better, BARF always wins, high protein ruins kidneys — veterinary nutritionists set the record straight on the most widespread dog feeding myths.

30 May 2026
Overweight dog: how to spot it and help them lose weight safely
🥩 Nutrition6 min

⚖️ Overweight dog: how to spot it and help them lose weight safely

Excess weight is the most common nutritional disease in dogs and cuts life expectancy by 1-3 years. Learn to score your dog’s body condition, identify the causes and help them slim down safely.

23 May 2026
Foods toxic to dogs: the complete list every owner should know
🥩 Nutrition7 min

🚫 Foods toxic to dogs: the complete list every owner should know

Chocolate, grapes, onions, xylitol… Learn every food that is dangerous for your dog, why it is toxic and what to do if they swallow some by accident.

22 May 2026
Homemade dog treats — UK pantry ingredients only
🥩 Nutrition5 min

🎁 Homemade dog treats — UK pantry ingredients only

Three simple homemade dog treat recipes using UK pantry staples — cheaper, healthier, and your dog will probably love them more than shop-bought.

8 May 2026
Best UK dog food brands 2026 — independent review
🥩 Nutrition8 min

🥣 Best UK dog food brands 2026 — independent review

The UK dog food brands actually worth buying in 2026 — UK manufacture, ingredient transparency, value for money. No sponsored picks.

5 May 2026
Joint Supplements for Senior Dogs UK: What Actually Works
🥩 Nutrition7 min

🦴 Joint Supplements for Senior Dogs UK: What Actually Works

Glucosamine, chondroitin, green-lipped mussel, omega-3 — the evidence base, correct doses, UK brands, and when prescription drugs are better.

11 June 2025
Grain-Free Dog Food UK: The FDA Warning and What It Really Means
🥩 Nutrition7 min

🌾 Grain-Free Dog Food UK: The FDA Warning and What It Really Means

Why grain-free took over the UK pet food aisle, what the FDA DCM investigation actually says, and when grain-free is the right choice.

10 June 2025
Raw Food Diet for Dogs UK: BARF Pros, Cons and How to Start Safely
🥩 Nutrition8 min

🥩 Raw Food Diet for Dogs UK: BARF Pros, Cons and How to Start Safely

What BARF actually involves, the science on benefits and risks, UK suppliers, monthly costs, and the safe transition process.

9 June 2025

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