When it comes to dishing out your dog’s dinner, the golden rule is don’t guestimate. Giving your canine chum a little more than they need, along with too many treats and the leftovers from your own dinner, is a recipe for disaster. If this is a regular pattern, you run the risk of your dog becoming overweight, which can lead to all manner of health problems, along with the inability to exhibit natural behaviours – obese dogs find even a gentle walk hard work. FOOD ALLERGIES UNDER INVESTIGATION What’s the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance? And how can you tell if your dog or cat is suffering from one or the other? DID YOU KNOW? Complete foods are those which will deliver all your dog’s required nutrients in their daily ration. Complementary foods have high or low levels of certain nutrients and are therefore only complete when fed in conjunction with other foods. All the foods in the Burgess Dog Food range are complete. This means that you can be sure you are providing your pet with all the nutrients they require in exactly the right proportions, so you don’t have to worry about balancing their diet.

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Older dogs benefit from added glucosamine for optimal joint mobility and prebiotics to aid the body’s natural defences Macadamia nuts – Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle Got a question about dry dog food nutrition , high protein dog food or high fibre dog food ? To help you understand more about what to consider when choosing premium kibble, we’ve put together some really useful answers from our nutrition team at Burgess, the pet care experts . SENSITIVE DOG FOOD – COULD IT BE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR DOG? Some dogs can suffer from digestive problems, with certain breeds, such as German Shepherds, being more sensitive to certain foods than others. While ‘sensitive digestion’ is not a medically defined condition, it’s something that can affect some dogs to a greater or lesser extent.The healthiest dog food should provide the correct number of calories, dietary components and balance of nutrients for a dog’s size, life stage and lifestyle. A high-quality dry dog food will contain easily digestible protein, fat and carbohydrate. It should also include vitamins and minerals such as zinc, to support skin and coat health, and calcium to support healthy teeth and bones. The optimum diet for your dog is one that supplies the correct number of calories and balance of nutrients for their size, life stage and lifestyle. A high-quality adult dog food will contain carefully balanced nutrients and dietary components – such as easily digestible protein, fat and carbohydrate – along with vitamins and minerals like zinc to support skin and coat health and calcium to support healthy teeth and bones. That’s why, if you’ve ever wondered ‘Can puppies eat adult dog food?’ or ‘Can adult dogs eat puppy food?’, the answer is – yes, they can, but nutritionally, it’s not the best option. A healthy diet for an adult dog should contain good-quality meat or fish for protein, supplemented with vegetable proteins such as soya, grains or peas. And, as your dog goes through different life stages, their nutrition needs change. A puppy needs a different blend of nutrients compared to an adult or senior dog.

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They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but we know, whether they’re Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Beagles or Huskies, dogs can be good companions for anyone. Loving and playful animals, they enjoy lots of attention and belly rubs, and of course, chasing after a ball, frisbee or toy. Going on walks and being let off their leads to explore, play and meet other dogs can also bring them much delight, as does a comfy dog bed, and a healthy diet that helps meet their dietary requirements. At Burgess Pet Care, we understand the challenges that dog digestion poses, and how important it is to feed your dog the right diet, for both their health and happiness. You’d be surprised how many foods are dangerous for dogs to digest (including bones) , and how common digestive issues including constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting, infections and canine bloat, as well as colitis and inflammatory bowel disease can be. Therefore, choosing the right pet food for your dog is key to helping them have a long and happy life. A poor diet can lead to health conditions such as obesity and diabetes and result in additional trips to the vets. This is why, at Burgess Pet Care, we are dedicated to creating recipes that meets our dog’s nutritional needs, including food that supports a dog’s digestive system at varying life stages. From puppies and juniors through to adult dogs and more senior, our dog food is based on extensive research that has lovingly created products that are delicious, nutritious and with your pet’s best interests at heart. Raw eggs – Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain salmonella COULD PORTION CONTROL BE THE ANSWER TO PREVENTING OUR PETS GETTING TUBBY? A national survey conducted by Burgess and veterinary scales manufacturer Marsden reveals that not accurately measuring out our pets’ food is contributing to a pet obesity epidemicThe best dog food for adult dogs is naturally rich in protein for good muscle maintenance and contains essential fatty acids to help nourish their coat and maintain healthy eyes. Our dogs’ stomachs are adapted to accept large quantities of food in any single session. Their stomach can create extra space by relaxing the muscular fibres in its walls and “unfolding” into a large reservoir where the food is churned and mixed before it is passed through the final part of the stomach (the pylorus) into the small intestine. The partially digested food, combined with gastric juices, is called chyme. Dogs are classed as ‘adult’ from around 18 months, although this depends on their breed. Smaller breeds tend to hit their ‘teenage’ adolescent phase earlier than larger breeds who develop more slowly. A small breed dog will often be mature by around a year old, whereas a giant breed can be two years plus before they’re classed as an adult. If you’re not sure whether your dog has reached adulthood, ask your vet for advice.

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Remember that treats should be just that – something special, fed occasionally, in small amounts. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily diet.Kibble can be made via two manufacturing processes – either by cold-pressed extrusion, or thermal extrusion. Cold pressed kibble or nuggets are made at lower temperatures using high pressure to bind the ingredients together. Nuggets made via thermal extrusion are cooked at higher temperatures.

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If you cancel, you must return the goods to us at your own expense. You are responsible for the risk of loss or damage when you return goods, so you should take out enough postal insurance to cover their value Accurate and regular weighing of food portions is essential to maintain a healthy weight. Here’s what to do: Avoid feeding scraps left over from your own dinner. Human food doesn’t contain all the essential nutrients in the right amounts that dogs need and there are many foods that are toxic to canines. (Keep scrolling for more information on what dogs can’t eat).As a family-owned business with over 300 years of history, the health and wellbeing of pet animals is Burgess Pet Care’s number one goal and we’re proud of our expert knowledge in animal nutrition. All our pet food is produced in line with FEDIAF (the European pet food industry federation) nutritional guidelines. These guidelines, which are based on many pieces of published research, helps us to calculate the nutrient content and dietary components such as protein, fat, carbohydrate and vitamins and minerals required to ensure all our foods meet the detailed nutritional requirements for the pets they are designed for. Chocolate, coffee, tea – Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system We’ve also developed foods to meet the specific nutritional needs of working and sporting dogs, Greyhounds and Lurchers and dogs with sensitive stomachs as well as a light variety for dogs who need to lose weight or are less mobile. And we’re very proud of our Paul O’Grady’s dog food range, which comes in No Nasties and Hypoallergenic varieties, so you’re sure to find a recipe that’s just right for your canine chum. When should I move my dog to adult food? If a customer accepts a damaged parcel knowingly the damage must be specified on the courier driver's signature terminal. Please photograph damages for our investigation.