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Nutrition

What to feed your pet for optimal health

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Apples?

If you've ever held a crisp apple slice near your guinea pig's cage and watched those tiny nostrils twitch with excitement, you already know the answer…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever panting heavily in summer heat, lying on grass in direct sunlight", "es": "Golden retriever jadeando intensamente bajo el calor del verano, acostado en el pasto bajo el sol directo", "fr": "Golden retriever hal\u00e8tent intens\u00e9ment sous la chaleur estivale, allong\u00e9 dans l'herbe en plein soleil", "de": "Golden Retriever hechelt intensiv in der Sommerhitze, liegt auf Gras in direktem Sonnenlicht", "nl": "Golden retriever hijgend in de zomerhitte, liggend op gras in direct zonlicht", "pt": "Golden retriever ofegante sob o intenso calor do ver\u00e3o, deitado na grama sob luz solar direta", "it": "Golden retriever che ansima intensamente sotto il caldo estivo, disteso sull'erba alla luce diretta del sole"}
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Dog Heat Stroke Prevention

European summers have become measurably more dangerous for both people and pets. The 2003 heatwave — which killed an estimated 70,000 people across…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Tabby cat with severe matted fur on back and sides showing tangled, knotted coat texture", "es": "Gato tabby con pelaje severamente enmara\u00f1ado en espalda y flancos mostrando textura anudada", "fr": "Chat tigr\u00e9 avec fourrure fortement emm\u00eal\u00e9e sur le dos et les flancs montrant une texture nou\u00e9e", "de": "Getigerte Katze mit schwer verfilztem Fell auf R\u00fccken und Seiten mit verknoteter Fellstruktur", "nl": "Gestreepte kat met ernstig verfilsd bont op rug en flanken met verwarde, knotige textuur", "pt": "Gato malhado com pelagem severamente emaranhada nas costas e flancos mostrando textura enodada", "it": "Gatto tabby con pelo gravemente aggrovigliato su schiena e fianchi che mostra texture arruffata e annodata"}
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Cat Matted Fur: How to Remove Mats & Prevent Them

Matted fur is more than a cosmetic problem. Severe mats pull on the skin continuously, causing pain, restricting movement, and creating warm, moist pockets where bacteria and parasites flourish. In extreme cases, mats can tighten to the point of cutting off circulation to the skin beneath. Understan…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Colorful parrot eating fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy balanced diet", "es": "Loro colorido comiendo frutas y verduras frescas como parte de una dieta equilibrada y saludable", "fr": "Perroquet color\u00e9 mangeant des fruits et l\u00e9gumes frais dans le cadre d'une alimentation \u00e9quilibr\u00e9e", "de": "Bunter Papagei frisst Obst und Gem\u00fcse als Teil einer ausgewogenen und gesunden Ern\u00e4hrung", "nl": "Kleurrijke papegaai eet vers fruit en groenten als onderdeel van een gezond, evenwichtig dieet", "pt": "Papagaio colorido comendo frutas e vegetais frescos como parte de uma dieta equilibrada e saud\u00e1vel", "it": "Pappagallo colorato che mangia frutta e verdura fresca come parte di una dieta equilibrata e sana"}
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Parrot Nutrition Guide

Parrots are among the most intelligent and long-lived companion animals kept in Europe, with some species capable of surviving for 50 to 80 years with…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Senior gray cat eating specialized kidney support diet food from bowl", "es": "Gato gris senior comiendo alimento especializado para apoyo renal", "fr": "Chat senior gris mangeant un aliment sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 pour soutien r\u00e9nal", "de": "\u00c4ltere graue Katze isst spezialisiertes Nierenst\u00fctzungsfutter", "nl": "Oude grijze kat eet gespecialiseerd niersteuning dieetvoer", "pt": "Gato s\u00eanior cinzento comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o especializada de suporte renal", "it": "Gatto senior grigio che mangia cibo specializzato per supporto renale"}
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Senior Cat Kidney Support Diet

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common serious illness affecting cats in their senior years. Around one in three cats over the age of twelve…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating grain-free kibble from a bowl, highlighting nutritional concerns", "es": "Perro golden retriever comiendo pienso sin cereales de un cuenco, mostrando preocupaciones nutricionales", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant des croquettes sans c\u00e9r\u00e9ales dans un bol, mettant en \u00e9vidence les risques nutritionnels", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst getreidefreies Trockenfutter aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, zeigt Ern\u00e4hrungsbedenken", "nl": "Golden retriever eet graanvrij hondenvoer uit een kom, met aandacht voor gezondheidsrisico's", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o sem gr\u00e3os em uma tigela, destacando riscos nutricionais", "it": "Golden retriever mangia crocchette senza cereali da una ciotola, evidenziando rischi nutrizionali"}
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Dog Grain Free Diet Risks

Grain-free dog food has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the European pet food market over the past decade. Marketed as a more natural,…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden Retriever enjoying a bowl of fresh homemade dog food with vegetables and lean meat", "es": "Golden Retriever disfrutando de un cuenco de comida casera fresca para perros con verduras y carne magra", "fr": "Golden Retriever savourant un bol de nourriture maison fra\u00eeche pour chiens avec l\u00e9gumes et viande maigre", "de": "Golden Retriever genie\u00dft eine Sch\u00fcssel frisches selbstgekochtes Hundefutter mit Gem\u00fcse und magerem Fleisch", "nl": "Golden Retriever geniet van een kom vers zelfgemaakt hondenvoer met groenten en mager vlees", "pt": "Golden Retriever saboreando uma tigela de comida caseira fresca para c\u00e3es com vegetais e carne magra", "it": "Golden Retriever che gusta una ciotola di cibo fatto in casa fresco per cani con verdure e carne magra"}
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Homemade Dog Food Guide Europe

The appeal of cooking for your dog is easy to understand. You control every ingredient, you avoid preservatives, and there is something deeply…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog eating grain-free kibble from bowl, healthy meal focused on protein-rich ingredients", "es": "Perro comiendo pienso sin granos de un cuenco, comida saludable enfocada en ingredientes ricos en prote\u00edna", "fr": "Chien mangeant des croquettes sans c\u00e9r\u00e9ales dans un bol, repas sain riche en prot\u00e9ines", "de": "Hund isst getreidefreies Trockenfutter aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, gesundes Futter mit proteinreichen Zutaten", "nl": "Hond eet graanvrij hondenvoer uit kom, gezonde maaltijd met eiwitrijke ingredi\u00ebnten", "pt": "C\u00e3o comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o sem gr\u00e3os em tigela, refei\u00e7\u00e3o saud\u00e1vel focada em ingredientes ricos em prote\u00edna", "it": "Cane che mangia crocchette senza cereali da una ciotola, pasto sano ricco di proteine"}
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Grain Free Dog Food Europe Guide

Over the past decade, grain-free dog food has moved from niche pet shop shelves to supermarket aisles across Europe. Driven largely by human food…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating from bowl, grain-free diet concept related to canine heart health", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo de un plato, concepto de dieta sin granos relacionada con la salud card\u00edaca canina", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant dans un bol, concept d'alimentation sans c\u00e9r\u00e9ales li\u00e9 \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 cardiaque canine", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, Getreidefreies Futterkonzept bezogen auf Hundeherzgesundheit", "nl": "Golden retriever eet uit een kom, graanvrij voedingsconcept gerelateerd aan hartzondheid van honden", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo em uma tigela, conceito de dieta sem gr\u00e3os relacionado \u00e0 sa\u00fade card\u00edaca canina", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia da una ciotola, concetto di alimentazione senza cereali relativo alla salute cardiaca canina"}
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Grain-Free Dog Food: The DCM Heart Disease Risk Explained

Grain-free dog food exploded in popularity throughout the 2010s, marketed as a more "ancestral," low-carbohydrate alternative to traditional kibble. By 2018, grain-free products represented over 40% of premium dog food sales in the United States. Then the FDA issued an alert that would shake the pet…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Rabbit eating fresh strawberry with green leaves on white background", "es": "Conejo comiendo fresa fresca con hojas verdes sobre fondo blanco", "fr": "Lapin mangeant une fraise fra\u00eeche avec des feuilles vertes sur fond blanc", "de": "Kaninchen isst frische Erdbeere mit gr\u00fcnen Bl\u00e4ttern auf wei\u00dfem Hintergrund", "nl": "Konijn eet vers aardbei met groene bladeren op witte achtergrond", "pt": "Coelho comendo morango fresco com folhas verdes em fundo branco", "it": "Coniglio che mangia fragola fresca con foglie verdi su sfondo bianco"}
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Can Rabbits Eat Strawberries?

Strawberries are among the most rabbit-friendly fruits you can offer, and the good news is that even the leaves are safe — a pleasant surprise for…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Veterinarian examining pale gums of lethargic dog during anemia diagnosis and treatment consultation", "es": "Veterinario examinando las enc\u00edas p\u00e1lidas de un perro let\u00e1rgico durante consulta de diagn\u00f3stico y tratamiento de anemia", "fr": "V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire examinant les gencives p\u00e2les d'un chien l\u00e9thargique lors d'une consultation de diagnostic et traitement de l'an\u00e9mie", "de": "Tierarzt untersucht blasse Zahnfleisch eines lethargischen Hundes w\u00e4hrend An\u00e4mie-Diagnose und Behandlungskonsultation", "nl": "Dierenarts onderzoekt bleke tandvlees van lusteloze hond tijdens anemie-diagnose en behandelingsconsultatie", "pt": "Veterin\u00e1rio examinando gengivas p\u00e1lidas de c\u00e3o let\u00e1rgico durante consulta de diagn\u00f3stico e tratamento de anemia", "it": "Veterinario esamina gengive pallide di cane letargico durante consultazione diagnostica e terapeutica per anemia"}
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Dog Anaemia Causes Treatment

Anaemia is defined as a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells (RBCs), the haemoglobin they carry, or both. Red blood cells are…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden Labrador Retriever lying on veterinary examination table during health checkup", "es": "Golden Retriever acostado en mesa de examen veterinario durante revisi\u00f3n de salud", "fr": "Golden Retriever allong\u00e9 sur table d'examen v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire lors d'une consultation", "de": "Golden Retriever liegt auf Veterin\u00e4runtersuchungstisch w\u00e4hrend Gesundheitskontrolle", "nl": "Golden Retriever liggend op veterinaire onderzoekstafel tijdens gezondheidscontrole", "pt": "Golden Retriever deitado em mesa de exame veterin\u00e1rio durante avalia\u00e7\u00e3o de sa\u00fade", "it": "Golden Retriever sdraiato su tavolo di esame veterinario durante controllo medico"}
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Zinc Toxicity Dogs Sources Symptoms Treatment

In 1982, the United States Mint changed the composition of the one-cent coin from 95% copper to 97.5% zinc with copper plating. Since then, zinc…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever examining a dog food label with ingredients list visible on package", "es": "Retriever dorado examinando la etiqueta de comida para perros con lista de ingredientes visible", "fr": "Golden retriever examinant l'\u00e9tiquette d'une nourriture pour chiens avec liste d'ingr\u00e9dients visible", "de": "Golden Retriever untersucht Hundefutter-Etikett mit sichtbarer Zutatenliste auf der Verpackung", "nl": "Golden retriever onderzoekt hondenvoerlabel met zichtbare ingredi\u00ebntenlijst op verpakking", "pt": "Golden retriever examinando r\u00f3tulo de ra\u00e7\u00e3o com lista de ingredientes vis\u00edvel na embalagem", "it": "Golden retriever esamina etichetta di cibo per cani con elenco ingredienti visibile su confezione"}
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Reading Dog Food Labels Guide

Most dog owners glance at the front of a food packet and move on. The picture of the golden retriever bounding through a field, the words "natural" or…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Cat eating specialized kidney-health food from bowl, focusing on phosphorus-controlled diet for feline wellness", "es": "Gato comiendo alimento especializado para la salud renal del recipiente, enfoc\u00e1ndose en dieta controlada en f\u00f3sforo", "fr": "Chat mangeant une nourriture sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e pour la sant\u00e9 r\u00e9nale dans un bol, r\u00e9gime contr\u00f4l\u00e9 en phosphore", "de": "Katze isst spezialisiertes Nierenschutzfutter aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit phosphorkontrollierter Di\u00e4t", "nl": "Kat eet gespecialiseerd voer voor niergezondheid uit kom, gericht op fosforbewuste voeding", "pt": "Gato comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o especializada para sa\u00fade renal em tigela, dieta controlada em f\u00f3sforo", "it": "Gatto che mangia cibo specializzato per la salute renale da una ciotola, dieta controllata di fosforo"}
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Phosphorus Cat Food Kidney Health

Phosphorus rarely makes headlines in cat nutrition conversations, yet it is one of the most consequential minerals in a feline diet — particularly as…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Horse eating hay from ground, demonstrating natural grazing behavior and fiber intake for proper equine nutrition", "es": "Caballo comiendo heno del suelo, demostrando comportamiento natural de pastoreo e ingesta de fibra para nutrici\u00f3n equina adecuada", "fr": "Cheval mangeant du foin au sol, d\u00e9montrant le comportement de p\u00e2turage naturel et l'apport de fibres pour une nutrition \u00e9quine appropri\u00e9e", "de": "Pferd frisst Heu vom Boden und zeigt nat\u00fcrliches Weideverhalten und Faseraufnahme f\u00fcr eine angemessene Pferdeern\u00e4hrung", "nl": "Paard eet hooi van de grond en toont natuurlijk graasgedrag en vezelinname voor juiste paardenvoeding", "pt": "Cavalo comendo feno do solo, demonstrando comportamento natural de pastejo e ingest\u00e3o de fibra para nutri\u00e7\u00e3o equina adequada", "it": "Cavallo che mangia fieno da terra, dimostrando comportamento di pascolo naturale e assunzione di fibre per corretta nutrizione equina"}
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Horse Diet: Hay, Pasture, Concentrates & Supplements Guide

Feeding a horse correctly is one of the most important responsibilities you take on as an owner or caretaker. Horses are non-ruminant herbivores with a digestive system designed for near-constant, slow intake of fibrous plant matter. When we disrupt that natural pattern — overloading concentrates, s…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog eating a raw meaty bone on a wooden surface, illustrating safe raw feeding practices", "es": "Perro comiendo un hueso crudo con carne sobre una superficie de madera, ilustrando pr\u00e1cticas seguras de alimentaci\u00f3n cruda", "fr": "Chien mangeant un os cru charnu sur une surface en bois, illustrant les pratiques s\u00fbres d'alimentation crue", "de": "Hund isst rohes Fleischknochen auf einer Holzoberfl\u00e4che, zeigt sichere Rohf\u00fctterungspraktiken", "nl": "Hond eet rauwe vlezig been op houten oppervlak, illustreert veilige ruwvoedingspraktijken", "pt": "Cachorro comendo osso cru com carne em superf\u00edcie de madeira, ilustrando pr\u00e1ticas seguras de alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o crua", "it": "Cane che mangia osso crudo carnoso su superficie di legno, illustra pratiche sicure di alimentazione cruda"}
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Raw Bones for Dogs: Which Are Safe, Which Are Deadly

Few topics in canine nutrition generate more disagreement — between veterinarians, between raw feeding advocates, and between anxious owners — than the question of bones. The truth sits between the extremes: raw bones can offer genuine benefits, but the risks are real and depend heavily on bone type…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Close-up of cat food label showing nutritional information and ingredient list for pet owners", "es": "Primer plano de etiqueta de comida para gatos mostrando informaci\u00f3n nutricional e ingredientes", "fr": "Gros plan d'une \u00e9tiquette d'aliment pour chat affichant les informations nutritionnelles et ingr\u00e9dients", "de": "Nahaufnahme eines Katzenfutteretikett mit N\u00e4hrwertangaben und Zutatenliste f\u00fcr Haustierbesitzer", "nl": "Close-up van kattenvoederlabel met voedingsinformatie en ingredi\u00ebntenlijst voor huisdiereigenaren", "pt": "Close-up de r\u00f3tulo de ra\u00e7\u00e3o felina mostrando informa\u00e7\u00f5es nutricionais e lista de ingredientes", "it": "Primo piano di etichetta di cibo per gatti che mostra le informazioni nutrizionali e gli ingredienti"}
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Reading Cat Food Labels Guide

Cats are obligate carnivores. Unlike dogs, they cannot meet their nutritional requirements from plant sources, and they are unable to synthesise…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Healthy rabbit eating fresh hay and vegetables as part of a balanced diet", "es": "Conejo saludable comiendo heno fresco y verduras como parte de una dieta equilibrada", "fr": "Lapin en bonne sant\u00e9 mangeant du foin frais et des l\u00e9gumes dans le cadre d'une alimentation \u00e9quilibr\u00e9e", "de": "Gesundes Kaninchen frisst frisches Heu und Gem\u00fcse als Teil einer ausgewogenen Ern\u00e4hrung", "nl": "Gezond konijn eet vers hooi en groenten als onderdeel van een evenwichtig dieet", "pt": "Coelho saud\u00e1vel comendo feno fresco e vegetais como parte de uma dieta equilibrada", "it": "Coniglio sano che mangia fieno fresco e verdure come parte di una dieta equilibrata"}
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Rabbit Diet Nutrition Guide

Despite being one of the UK's most popular pets, rabbits are frequently fed diets that fall well short of their nutritional needs. Many owners arrive…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog scratching itchy skin while owner examines ear, illustrating common signs of food allergies and intolerances", "es": "Perro rasc\u00e1ndose la piel mientras el due\u00f1o examina la oreja, mostrando signos de alergias alimentarias", "fr": "Chien se grattant la peau avec le propri\u00e9taire examinant l'oreille, illustration des allergies alimentaires", "de": "Hund kratzt sich an der Haut w\u00e4hrend Besitzer das Ohr untersucht, Zeichen von F\u00fctterungsallergien", "nl": "Hond krabt zich aan de huid terwijl eigenaar het oor onderzoekt, tekenen van voedselallergie\u00ebn", "pt": "C\u00e3o co\u00e7ando a pele enquanto propriet\u00e1rio examina orelha, sinais comuns de alergias alimentares", "it": "Cane che si gratta la pelle mentre il proprietario esamina l'orecchio, segni di allergie alimentari"}
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Food Allergies Vs Food Intolerances In Pets

Itching, recurring ear infections, loose stools, and vomiting are among the most common reasons pets visit the vet. Food is frequently blamed, often…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026

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