Burns Pet Nutrition Hypoallergenic Complete Dry Dog Food Adult and Senior Dog Original Chicken and Brown Rice 2 kg

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Controlled protein and fat levels:ensuring your dog receives everything it needs without overloading ageing organs However, the BVA warns that it can be difficult to do it well and, unless you work with a veterinary-trained nutritionist, there's a risk of harm to your pet’s health. Do dogs need different food as they get older? Quality Ingredients: Made with whole grains and high quality animal proteins, Burns Original is a complete diet containing all the nutrients a dog needs for a long and healthy life.

Burns pet foods are hypo-allergenic and contain no artificial additives such as preservatives, colourings or flavourings. Burns Weight Control+ is hypo-allergenic, so it is suitable for even the most sensitive dog. It is formulated without ingredients such as wheat, soya, dairy, artificial colourings and artificial preservatives which are known to cause symptoms of food intolerance including itchy skin, excessive moulting, full anal glands and waxy ears.Vitamin A (25000 IU), vitamin D3 (2000 IU), vitamin E (100 IU), taurine (1000mg), copper [copper (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate] (12mg), iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] (1mg), manganese [manganous chelate of amino acids hydrate] (20mg), zinc [zinc chelate of amino acids hydrate] (50mg), selenium [3b8.11, selenised yeast inactivated] (0.2mg). A low fat diet is essential even if your dog has lost weight due to pancreatitis. It is not advisable to try and ‘feed him up’ after being ill as too much food can overwork the pancreas. If your dog is very thin it is important that you speak to your vet or one of our nutritionists for help. Choosing the right food can make all the difference to the health and happiness of your pet, but it can be difficult to work out what’s actually best for your pet.

How much your dog should eat will depend on factors such as breed, type, age, health and lifestyle. For example, a working sheepdog needs more energy than a small dog with a less active lifestyle. Some pets appear to be sensitive or intolerant to certain ingredients and additives, and this can cause a variety of problems. Our unique survey insights reveal which dog food brands are loved by Which? members, offering the best value for money, quality and an enthusiastic response from your canine companions. UK Pet Food says: 'All "complete" pet foods must by law contain all the nutrients in the right proportions that a pet needs for healthy bodily function.' Burns Pet Nutrition is an ideal daily feed for dogs, cats and rabbits, focusing on the benefits of home-cooked recipes and dishes and relying on only the highest quality ingredients.Puppy & Junior: give your dog the best start in life with Burns puppy food, tailored to provide key nutrients at this essential phase of your young dog's growth and development. The experts we spoke to don't advise DIY homemade dog food. This is because it can be extremely difficult to put together a balanced, homemade diet for your pet, so it's generally not recommended, unless it's supervised by a vet. Can I my dog have a vegetarian diet? Vitamins A (25,000 IU), vitamin D3 (2000 IU), vitamin E (200 IU), vitamin C (50mg), taurine (1000mg). Whether the food you choose is grain-free, raw, hypoallergenic or just a simple kibble, commercial-grade dog food that meets UK Pet Food guidelines is nutritionally sound.

Commercial options are a safer bet for nutrition. The PFMA says that commercially prepared raw dog food marked as ‘complete’ meets the guidelines to provide the nutritional balance a dog needs in their daily diet. However, the BVA adds that 'each pet has its own needs, so diet should be adapted to your pet's lifestyle, age, breed and any health conditions. We advise people to speak with their vet when they get a new pet'. To find out which are the best and worst dog food brands, in November 2021 we surveyed 1,564 Which? members who had bought dog food recently and asked about their experiences with their chosen brand. Here's what animal charity PDSA suggests you look for – and what to avoid – when choosing dog food. What to look for Dry foods are usually the most economical, and easiest for you to feed and store. Owners who feed wet food should monitor their pet's teeth, as it can predispose them to dental disease.Some of the reasons owners prefer feeding relate to it being 'natural', coupled with perceived improvements in their dog's health. Common symptoms include lethargy, aggressive or hyperactive behaviour, chronic skin and ear problems, slime and jelly being passed with stools, flatulence, bloating and weight gain/loss.

Large Breed: larger breeds have different nutritional needs, so Burns have created a dog food range that accounts for this, with specific nutrient ratios and enrichments. Made to John Burns’ original recipe, the Original Dog range contains everything an adult dog needs for lifelong health and vitality. It is low in fat and when used as a general maintenance diet, it can help to maintain healthy skin, coat and digestion. As with all the Burns diet,s it has a simple recipe and avoids artificial colourings, flavourings and preservatives. Grain-Free: if your dog has allergies or intolerances to grain, it can be difficult to find a suitable dog food, so Burns provides delicious grain-free options to support even the most sensitive of dogs. There are risks to handling fresh, frozen or freeze-dried raw food. The UK Pet Food recommends the following: For more details on the most popular brands from above, see our guides to Bakers, Burns, Harringtons, Hill's and Royal Canin dog food.Customer scores are based on how satisfied they are with the brand overall and whether or not they would recommend it. There's some debate regarding whether one is better than the other. The BVA says: 'There is not enough evidence to recommend one over the other; there are advantages to both. A vet will be able to recommend the most suitable diet.' Pet obesity is the top welfare concern for vets, according to the 2021 PAW report . Another 2021 study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) found that one in 14 dogs were recorded by their vets as overweight . The study also found that some breeds were more prone to gaining weight. The BVA told us: 'We don't recommend a raw food diet, at least without a vet's guidance. This is for two main reasons: the nutritional deficiencies that often come with feeding raw food (eg low taurine in cats or high vitamin A) and the risks associated with handling raw food – both for the pets and the household.'