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Can I mix wet and dry dog food?
Yes — mixing wet and dry food is nutritionally fine and often improves hydration and palatability, provided the combined calories...
FAQs
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How much should I feed my dog by weight?
Feeding by weight starts with the RER formula — 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75 — multiplied by a life-stage...
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Why does my dog eat grass?
Grass eating is normal canine behavior in most cases — the “upset stomach self-medication” theory explains only a minority of...
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Does my dog need supplements if he eats complete kibble?
If the kibble is complete and balanced (AAFCO statement), healthy dogs need no supplements — the exceptions are condition-specific: joint...
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How can I tell if my dog is at a healthy weight?
Body condition scoring needs no scale: three checkpoints — ribs, waist from above, and tuck from the side — grade...
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Is wet food better than dry food?
Wet food wins on hydration, palatability, and protein-per-can; dry wins on cost-per-calorie, convenience, and dental friction. Complete diets exist in...
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Do senior dogs need a different formula?
Senior dogs do not automatically need “senior formula” — they need adjusted calories, preserved protein, and joint/cognitive nutrients. The senior...
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Should I feed one meal or two?
Two meals a day is the evidence-backed default for adult dogs: better glucose stability, lower bloat risk per meal, and...
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What protein percentage does an adult dog actually need?
AAFCO sets the adult minimum at 18% crude protein, but the evidence-backed sweet spot for healthy adults is 24–28% from...
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How do I switch my dog to a new dry food without diarrhoea?
Food transitions fail when they go too fast: a 7-day gradual schedule protects the gut microbiome, and sensitive dogs may...