Pooch & Mutt - Soft & Shiny, Complete Dry Dog Food (Grain Free) for Skin and Coat, Herring and Linseed, 2kg

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Getting food right for young pups is super important - they need all the extra nutrients and whole foods they can get to develop strong bones and muscles as they rapidly grow. Alongside this, the right food needs to be gentle on their small, delicate tummies.

But over the last few years, there have been some brilliant new dog food brands who have helped the public understand the importance of feeding our dogs well. One of these brands is Pooch & Mutt, founded in 2007 by Guy Blaskey when his dog Cookie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 3 months and told they would need a hip replacement by the time they were 3. Cookie was treated with a natural joint supplement for horses made by Guy’s mum’s company, Blue Chip Feed. In the Pooch & Mutt option, the main ingredient is salmon - a tasty and healthy lean protein that’s gentle on the tummy. Food is medicine, and we’re serious about leading the way with healthy Good Mood Food for pets. We want to inspire pawrents to make healthier choices with grain-free, functional, nutritious ingredients. So pets can be unapologetically their unique, cheeky, rebarkable selves! Royal Canin has maize, gluten and rice as its first three ingredients, when protein rather than carbs is of more benefit to a dog’s diet.

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Pooch & Mutt hope to provide British dog owners with a healthy alternative to some of the big-name dog food brands that you find at your local supermarket. Often, these traditional types of dog food can contain mystery ingredients and fillers in their food.

Put simply, a pooch with a sensitive tum needs dietary help to maintain a harmonious, balanced gut microbiome. A boost of probiotics and prebiotics helps support the ‘good bacteria’ in their gut, protecting their immunity and allowing proper nutrient absorption. Dolly has been taking these tablets for a few weeks and she seems to like them. They help her walk around and play with her toys even more than before and I noticed that her legs seemed less stiff. It’s like she can do everything without too much pain and it doesn’t seem like she is in as much discomfort anymore. I think they are really helping to speed up her recovery. Much like puppies, senior dogs need special care when being fed - their diets must be gentle on the stomach yet full of whole ingredients to keep them nourished, lean and spritely in this late stage of life. Hill’s option contains an excess of carbs in its ingredients list - including wheat, maize, rice and oats.This press release was distributed by ResponseSource Press Release Wire on behalf of Pooch & Mutt in the following categories: Onto the chunky, jellified or gravy-drizzled slurp fest that defines the best wet dog food. For this important test we compared Lily’s Kitchen Fishy Fish Pie with Pooch & Mutt Fish, Potato & Pea Wet Food . For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product. If you have any specific questions about your dog’s coat and skin, get in touch with us today. For some tasty supplements to improve your dog’s coat and skin, try our Bionic Biotic or Salmon Oil for Dogs supplements. We also offer a full Skin & Coat Bundle which contain vet-approved food specifically for a soft & shiny coat, Salmon oil supplement and Skin & Coat tailored treats. Pooch & Mutt Vet Linda said ‘Feeding a diet such as Pooch & Mutt Soft & Shiny all year round can go a long way towards reducing flares and minimising symptoms. A dog’s allergies cannot usually be cured but with the right medical treatment and diet, dogs should be able to lead a normal and happy life.

References• ‘An un-commissioned randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study to test the effect of deep sea fish oil as a pain reliever for dogs suffering from canine OA’, 2012 - National Library of Medicine It’s also key to know exactly what you’re feeding puppies, so that if they react badly to a meal, you can clearly read the label to investigate the ingredients. As a senior dog is less active than a younger dog and their metabolism has slowed down, they shouldn’t eat too many carbs wherever possible. Senior dogs who are overweight have a worse quality of life and tend to pass away months, or even years sooner than slender, healthier dogs. You may think your dog’s hairdo is intended purely for warmth and a side of cuteness, but it’s actually a big indicator of physical health. Just like humans, dogs have different hair types - from curly, fluffy or coarse to long-haired and short-haired - and therefore, variable signs of whether their coat is in a good or iffy condition. Be sure to read up on how your dog’s coat should look and feel based on their breed, and do everything possible to ensure they feel light, comfortable and relaxed in their own skin.

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Complete food for adult dogs. Suitable for puppies from 8 weeks old with allergies or skin issues. We would always recommend feeding a puppy our Puppy Superfood first before trying other dry food. While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients. There was a guy, called Guy Blaskey (our incredible founder). After learning of his dog Cookie’s hip dysplasia, he decided to treat her with a natural joint supplement for horses - and the results were fur-raising. Cookie led a happy, zoomie-filled life for another 11 years, with no need for a hip replacement! In reality, the best core ingredient for a gut-friendly dog food would be a whole, lean protein which helps build the dog’s digestive system with its anti-inflammatory effects. A regularly brushed dog is a soft and shiny dog, so be sure to get the comb out as often as you can, despite how wriggly or resistant your pooch may be. Brushing every couple of days is ideal, whether they have stubby, sheep-like or swishy fur.

Finally, to help a senior dog have the best quality of life, the addition of supplements and nutraceuticals can have a positive impact on their ageing body and functions. Some dogs have strong stomachs, but others have allergies that can make them very ill - to grain, for example, which is a common food allergy for dogs. Pooch & Mutt’s all-natural product range is hypoallergenic for that reason. This, quite literally, gave Guy food for thought. Working with top UK nutritionists, he expertly crafted a range to cut out the junk of mass-produced pet foods, and include positive nutrition such as supplements and nutraceuticals to enable pooches to live happy, healthy lives. Pooch & Mutt Health & Digestion contains added prebiotics for a healthy gut, while the Hill’s Science option contains no source of prebiotics or probiotics. The meat in Pedigree’s Dry Vital is also ‘meat and animal derivatives’, which means it can contain things like feathers, beaks and bones.

Finally, puppies’ allergies won’t be known this early - so you may run the risk of triggering a grain-allergy with the wrong food.