Blog
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Why feeding with Healthy Paws is designed to keep your dog healthy
Health problems in dogs can often be caused by poor diet. Healthy Paws 100% hypoallergenic dog food is formulated to avoid this. Take a look at some of the everyday causes of problems for dogs and what we do about it. -
What's what on dog food packaging?
At Healthy Paws we’ve taken time to highlight some of the key features in bullet points on the front of our packaging as well as easy to understand graphics on the back, this means you can make an educated choice of what food is best for your pet. Unfortunately, what that doesn’t do is help you decipher some of the rules and regulations of the wording dog food suppliers have to abide by. If a packet says Adult food with chicken, it must contain 4% chicken. If it says Rich in chicken, it must contain 14% of chicken and if it says Chicken and Millet, it must contain 26% chicken. -
The dreaded fleas and ticks
How Healthy Paws dog food can contribute to the control of fleas and ticks alongside a prescription flea treatment.
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Bringing your new puppy home
The breeder will usually give you enough food for a couple of meals. If you’re going to change from something else to Healthy Paws, we recommend that you do an immediate swap after those first …
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WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF HEALTHY PAWS COMPLETE DOG FOOD!
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Doggy Digestion
Dogs aren’t like humans, their stomach is like a concertina - all the food goes through the colon in a soft, sloppy state, containing lots of moisture and the nutrients the dog needs are absorbed …
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Tips for your new litter
If your bitch is having her first litter, it’s as much a learning curve for you as it is for her. We’re often asked questions about how best to feed puppies, when they should be …
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Senior Dogs
Dogs are regarded as ‘Senior’ at different ages depending upon their breed – giant breeds are senior from the age of four-six, whereas a Springer Spaniel would be regarded as senior from the age of …
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Combating your Dog's Obesity
Numerous studies have concluded that obesity can adversely affect your dog's lifespan. Just like humans, the biggest causes of obesity in dogs are the quantity and quality of food that they eat and …
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Does your dog get hungrier in winter?
Just like humans, dogs can start to feel hungrier in winter and they do need to put on some extra fat to combat the cold. They also grow a thicker coat, which is fine if they live outside, but if we keep them in centrally heated houses...
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Dispel The Myths About Dog Nutrition
When you first have a puppy your main concerns are about making it feel at home, toilet training, teaching it to sit, stay, walk to heel and socialise with people and other dogs, no-one tells you what a minefield buying the right dog food...