Nutrition

Give Your Dog the Best: The Importance of a Quality Diet

Just like us, dogs thrive when they eat a balanced and nutritious diet. A high-quality diet supports their immune system, digestion, skin and coat health, and energy levels—helping them live a longer, happier life!

That’s why choosing the right food matters. A good quality dry dog food such as Advance, Hills or Royal Canin, is a fantastic option, offering high-quality ingredients, essential nutrients, and no unnecessary fillers. Specially formulated to support your dog’s health at every stage of life, whether they’re a playful puppy or a senior companion. Purchasing a food based on your dogs adult size is also important as some breeds take longer to grow and/or require varying levels of protein and other essential building blocks. It is important to ensure your puppy starts on a puppy diet and stays on this until reaching adulthood. Small breeds 12months, Medium breeds 12-15months and Large breeds 18-24months. You can offer your dog a variety between wet and dry food, just remember to check the feeding guide and adjust if you are offering both.

We all love a good treat, pets included, so it is very important to make sure the treats we are feeding them are healthy and do not take up more than 10% of the total diet. Some healthy ideas are dried liver treats, dog approved biscuits, carrots and dental chews. Some foods should be avoided, these include:

Fatty Meats/Deli Meats - very fatty, can cause pancreatitis(life-threatening) and obesity.

Chocolate - toxic and can cause death

Sweet Biscuits - full of sugar, can lead to obesity and other health issues.

Cooked Bones - Dangerous as they do not break down easily and can fracture causing punctures to the stomach and intestines

Sultanas and Grapes - cause kidney toxicity

Onions and Garlic - damage red blood cells causing anaemia

Avocado - cause gastrointestinal upsets

Macadamia nuts - locomotory and neurological issues