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Nutrition

What to feed your pet for optimal health

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Raw Diet Cats Europe Guide

Across Europe, more cat owners are turning to raw diets as an alternative to conventional commercial pet food. Driven by a desire for more natural…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden Retriever eating homemade dog food from bowl with fresh vegetables and chicken ingredients nearby", "es": "Golden Retriever comiendo comida casera para perros en un bol con vegetales frescos e ingredientes de pollo", "fr": "Golden Retriever mangeant de la nourriture maison pour chiens dans un bol avec des l\u00e9gumes frais et des ingr\u00e9dients de poulet", "de": "Golden Retriever isst hausgemachtes Hundefutter aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit frischem Gem\u00fcse und H\u00e4hnchenzutaten", "nl": "Golden Retriever eet zelfgemaakte hondenvoeding uit kom met vers groenten en kipingredi\u00ebnten", "pt": "Golden Retriever comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o caseira para c\u00e3es em tigela com legumes frescos e ingredientes de frango", "it": "Golden Retriever che mangia cibo per cani fatto in casa da una ciotola con verdure fresche e ingredienti di pollo"}
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Homemade Dog Food: Vet-Approved Recipes & Nutritional Gaps

More dog owners than ever are turning to the kitchen to feed their pets. The appeal is understandable: fresh ingredients, full control over what goes into the bowl, and a way to sidestep ingredient lists that read more like chemistry homework than food. Concerns about commercial pet food recalls, ul…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Healthy dog food ingredients including fresh meat, vegetables, and grains displayed together for nutritional comparison", "es": "Ingredientes saludables para alimento de perros incluyendo carne fresca, verduras y granos dispuestos para comparaci\u00f3n nutricional", "fr": "Ingr\u00e9dients sains pour nourriture pour chiens incluant viande fra\u00eeche, l\u00e9gumes et c\u00e9r\u00e9ales dispos\u00e9s pour comparaison nutritionnelle", "de": "Gesunde Hundefutter-Zutaten einschlie\u00dflich frisches Fleisch, Gem\u00fcse und K\u00f6rner zur N\u00e4hrstoffvergleich angeordnet", "nl": "Gezonde hondenvoer-ingredi\u00ebnten inclusief vers vlees, groenten en granen weergegeven voor voedingswaarde vergelijking", "pt": "Ingredientes saud\u00e1veis de ra\u00e7\u00e3o para c\u00e3es incluindo carne fresca, vegetais e gr\u00e3os dispostos para compara\u00e7\u00e3o nutricional", "it": "Ingredienti salutari per cibo per cani inclusa carne fresca, verdure e cereali disposti per confronto nutrizionale"}
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Best Dog Food Ingredients Guide

Walk down any pet shop aisle and you will find bags plastered with words like "natural," "premium," and "wholesome." Yet the real story lies not on the…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Rabbit eating fresh vegetables and hay, demonstrating proper dietary nutrition for pet rabbits", "es": "Conejo comiendo vegetales frescos y heno, demostrando nutrici\u00f3n diet\u00e9tica adecuada para conejos mascota", "fr": "Lapin mangeant des l\u00e9gumes frais et du foin, d\u00e9montrant une nutrition alimentaire appropri\u00e9e pour les lapins domestiques", "de": "Kaninchen frisst frisches Gem\u00fcse und Heu und zeigt eine angemessene Ern\u00e4hrung f\u00fcr Hauskaninchen", "nl": "Konijn eet vers groenten en hooi, wat juiste voeding voor huiskaninchen aantoont", "pt": "Coelho comendo vegetais frescos e feno, demonstrando nutri\u00e7\u00e3o diet\u00e9tica adequada para coelhos de estima\u00e7\u00e3o", "it": "Coniglio che mangia verdure fresche e fieno, dimostrando una corretta alimentazione per conigli domestici"}
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Rabbit Diet Guide

Walk into any pet shop and you will likely find brightly coloured bags of rabbit muesli, treats shaped like carrots, and pellet mixes loaded with dried…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Cat eating from a bowl of liver-based food, illustrating feline nutrition and vitamin A intake concerns", "es": "Gato comiendo de un cuenco con comida a base de h\u00edgado, ilustrando la nutrici\u00f3n felina y preocupaciones de vitamina A", "fr": "Chat mangeant dans un bol d'aliments \u00e0 base de foie, illustrant la nutrition f\u00e9line et les risques de toxicit\u00e9 vitaminique", "de": "Katze frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit leberbasiertem Futter, zeigt Katzenern\u00e4hrung und Vitamin-A-Bedenken", "nl": "Kat etend uit een kom met levervoeding, illustreert kattenvoeding en vitamine A toxiciteitsrisico's", "pt": "Gato comendo em tigela com alimento \u00e0 base de f\u00edgado, ilustrando nutri\u00e7\u00e3o felina e preocupa\u00e7\u00f5es com toxicidade de vitamina A", "it": "Gatto che mangia da una ciotola di cibo a base di fegato, illustra nutrizione felina e rischi di tossicit\u00e0 vitaminica"}
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Vitamin A Toxicity Cats Liver Heavy Diets

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for cats. Unlike dogs and humans, cats cannot convert beta-carotene from plant sources into active vitamin A and…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Cat eating from bowl with wet and dry food options displayed on wooden surface", "es": "Gato comiendo de un plato con opciones de alimento h\u00famedo y seco en una superficie de madera", "fr": "Chat mangeant dans un bol avec des options d'aliments humides et secs sur une surface en bois", "de": "Katze frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit Nass- und Trockenfutteroptionen auf Holzoberfl\u00e4che", "nl": "Kat etend uit een kom met natte en droge voedingsopties op houten oppervlak", "pt": "Gato comendo em tigela com op\u00e7\u00f5es de alimento \u00famido e seco em superf\u00edcie de madeira", "it": "Gatto che mangia da una ciotola con opzioni di cibo umido e secco su superficie di legno"}
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Cat Wet Vs Dry Food Guide

The question of whether to feed wet food, dry food, or a combination of both is one that virtually every cat owner grapples with at some point. Both…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Active working dog eating from bowl, demonstrating proper nutrition for high-energy breeds and working dog diets", "es": "Perro de trabajo activo comiendo de un plato, mostrando nutrici\u00f3n adecuada para razas de alto rendimiento", "fr": "Chien de travail actif mangeant dans un bol, d\u00e9montrant une nutrition appropri\u00e9e pour les races de haut niveau", "de": "Aktiver Arbeitshund frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel und zeigt richtige Ern\u00e4hrung f\u00fcr leistungsstarke Rassen", "nl": "Actieve werkende hond die uit een kom eet, toont juiste voeding voor hardwerkende hondenrassen", "pt": "C\u00e3o de trabalho ativo comendo em pote, demonstrando nutri\u00e7\u00e3o adequada para c\u00e3es de alto desempenho", "it": "Cane da lavoro attivo che mangia da una ciotola, mostrando corretta alimentazione per razze ad alte prestazioni"}
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Working Dog Nutrition Guide

There's a common mistake made by people who first take on a working dog: they assume that because it's a dog, it eats like a dog. Standard pet food,…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog vomiting into grass outdoors, showing signs of nausea and digestive distress", "es": "Perro vomitando en el pasto, mostrando signos de n\u00e1usea y malestar digestivo", "fr": "Chien vomissant dans l'herbe, pr\u00e9sentant des signes de naus\u00e9e et de d\u00e9tresse digestive", "de": "Hund erbricht sich ins Gras und zeigt Anzeichen von \u00dcbelkeit und Verdauungsst\u00f6rungen", "nl": "Hond braakend in het gras, met tekenen van misselijkheid en spijsverteringsproblemen", "pt": "C\u00e3o vomitando na grama, mostrando sinais de n\u00e1usea e ang\u00fastia digestiva", "it": "Cane che vomita sull'erba, mostrando segni di nausea e disagio digestivo"}
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Dog Vomiting Causes Treatment

Vomiting is one of the most frequently reported concerns in canine medicine across Europe. While a single episode of vomiting in an otherwise bright,…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating from bowl of high-protein dog food with nutritional supplement bottle nearby", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo de un cuenco de alimento para perros alto en prote\u00ednas con botella de suplemento nutricional", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant dans un bol de nourriture pour chiens riche en prot\u00e9ines avec bouteille de suppl\u00e9ment nutritionnel", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel proteinreiches Hundefutter mit N\u00e4hrstofferg\u00e4nzungsflasche in der N\u00e4he", "nl": "Golden retriever eet uit kom met eiwitrijk hondenvoer en voedingssupplement fles ernaast", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo tigela de ra\u00e7\u00e3o canina alta em prote\u00edna com frasco de suplemento nutricional pr\u00f3ximo", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia da una ciotola di cibo per cani ad alto contenuto proteico con bottiglia di integratore nutrizionale"}
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Protein Dog Food Optimal Amount Excess Effects

Walk into any pet shop and you will see protein percentages displayed on dog food packaging like a badge of honour — 40 percent, 50 percent, grain-free…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever panting heavily in summer heat, showing signs of overheating and distress", "es": "Golden retriever jadeando intensamente en calor de verano, mostrando signos de sobrecalentamiento", "fr": "Golden retriever hal\u00e8tant fortement par la chaleur estivale, montrant des signes de surchauffe", "de": "Golden Retriever hechelt schwer in Sommerhitze und zeigt Anzeichen von \u00dcberhitzung", "nl": "Golden retriever hijgend in de zomerhitte, tonend tekenen van oververhitting en nood", "pt": "Golden retriever ofegante intensamente no calor do ver\u00e3o, mostrando sinais de superaquecimento", "it": "Golden retriever ansimante pesantemente nel caldo estivo, mostrando segni di colpo di calore"}
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Dog Heatstroke: Signs, Emergency Cooling & When It's Fatal

Heatstroke kills 50% of dogs who develop it — even with treatment. A dog's body temperature can hit fatal levels in under 15 minutes in a hot car or on a summer walk. If your dog is showing signs right now, begin cooling immediately and call your vet on the way.

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Cat eating raw meat and bone from a plate, illustrating feline carnivore diet nutrition", "es": "Gato comiendo carne cruda y hueso en un plato, ilustrando nutrici\u00f3n de dieta carn\u00edvora felina", "fr": "Chat mangeant de la viande crue et un os dans une assiette, illustrant la nutrition du r\u00e9gime carnivore f\u00e9lin", "de": "Katze isst rohes Fleisch und Knochen von einem Teller, zeigt Ern\u00e4hrung der felinen Carnivoren-Di\u00e4t", "nl": "Kat eet ruw vlees en been van een bord, illustreert voeding van feline carnivoor dieet", "pt": "Gato comendo carne crua e osso em um prato, ilustrando nutri\u00e7\u00e3o de dieta carn\u00edvora felina", "it": "Gatto che mangia carne cruda e osso da un piatto, illustra nutrizione della dieta carnivora felina"}
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Raw Diet Cats Guide

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their metabolism is hardwired to derive energy and essential nutrients exclusively from animal tissue. Unlike…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating from bowl, demonstrating proper nutrition for dogs with sensitive stomachs", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo de su cuenco, demostrando nutrici\u00f3n adecuada para perros con est\u00f3magos sensibles", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant dans son bol, montrant une nutrition appropri\u00e9e pour les chiens sensibles", "de": "Golden Retriever isst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, zeigt richtige Ern\u00e4hrung f\u00fcr Hunde mit empfindlichem Magen", "nl": "Golden retriever eet uit zijn kom, demonstreert juiste voeding voor honden met gevoelige maag", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo de sua tigela, demonstrando nutri\u00e7\u00e3o adequada para c\u00e3es com est\u00f4mago sens\u00edvel", "it": "Golden retriever mangia dalla ciotola, dimostra la giusta nutrizione per cani con stomaco sensibile"}
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Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomach: Vet-Reviewed 2026

If your dog vomits frequently or has loose stools, the problem often starts with the bowl. This vet-reviewed guide identifies the ingredients that trigger sensitive stomachs and the best formulas available in Europe.

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Close-up of cream-colored roundworms next to a dog, showing parasitic nematodes from canine intestinal infection", "es": "Primer plano de lombrices redondas de color crema junto a un perro, mostrando nematodos par\u00e1sitos de infecci\u00f3n intestinal canina", "fr": "Gros plan sur des vers ronds cr\u00e8me \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 d'un chien, montrant les n\u00e9matodes parasites d'une infection intestinale canine", "de": "Nahaufnahme von cremefarbenen Rundw\u00fcrmern neben einem Hund mit parasit\u00e4ren Fadenw\u00fcrmern aus einer Hundedarminfection", "nl": "Close-up van room gekleurde rondwormen naast een hond, parasitaire aaltjes van canine darminfectie", "pt": "Detalhe de vermes redondos cor de creme ao lado de um c\u00e3o, mostrando nemat\u00f3deos parasit\u00e1rios de infec\u00e7\u00e3o intestinal canina", "it": "Primo piano di ascaridi color crema accanto a un cane, che mostrano nematodi parassiti da infezione intestinale canina"}
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Roundworms in Dogs: Signs, Risk to Humans & Treatment

Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite found in dogs worldwide. The species responsible in dogs — Toxocara canis — is a large, cream-colored nematode that can reach 3–5 inches (7–12 cm) in length. While healthy adult dogs often tolerate a light worm burden without obvious signs, roundwor…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating grain-free kibble from bowl, representing canine heart health and dietary concerns", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo croquetas sin granos de un plato, representando la salud card\u00edaca canina", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant des croquettes sans c\u00e9r\u00e9ales dans un bol, illustrant la sant\u00e9 cardiaque canine", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst getreidefreies Kibble aus einer Sch\u00fcssel zur Veranschaulichung der Herzgesundheit", "nl": "Golden retriever eet graanvrij kibble uit een kom, illustrerend hondenhartziekten en voeding", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo ra\u00e7\u00e3o sem gr\u00e3os em tigela, representando sa\u00fade card\u00edaca canina", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia crocchette senza cereali da una ciotola, illustrando la salute cardiaca canina"}
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Grain Free Dog Food Heart Risk Research

Grain-free dog food was once considered a premium, health-conscious choice. Marketed as more natural and closer to an ancestral diet, these formulas…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Guinea pig eating a fresh orange carrot, demonstrating safe vegetable feeding for cavies", "es": "Cobaya comiendo una zanahoria fresca naranja, demostrando la alimentaci\u00f3n segura de verduras", "fr": "Cochon d'Inde mangeant une carotte orange fra\u00eeche, d\u00e9montrant l'alimentation s\u00e9curitaire des l\u00e9gumes", "de": "Meerschweinchen isst frische orange Karotte, zeigt sichere Gem\u00fcsef\u00fctterung f\u00fcr Meerschweinchen", "nl": "Cavia eet verse oranje wortel, demonstreert veilige groentevoeding voor caviasch", "pt": "Porquinho-da-\u00cdndia comendo cenoura laranja fresca, demonstrando alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o segura com vegetais", "it": "Porcellino d'India mangia carota arancione fresca, dimostra l'alimentazione sicura delle verdure"}
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Carrots?

Carrots rank among the most popular vegetables offered to guinea pigs, and for good reason — most cavies go absolutely wild for them. The bright orange…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden retriever eating cooked salmon from a bowl, demonstrating safe salmon feeding for dogs", "es": "Golden retriever comiendo salm\u00f3n cocido en un taz\u00f3n, demostrando alimentaci\u00f3n segura de salm\u00f3n para perros", "fr": "Golden retriever mangeant du saumon cuit dans un bol, d\u00e9montrant l'alimentation s\u00e9curitaire du saumon pour chiens", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst gekochten Lachs aus einer Sch\u00fcssel, zeigt sichere Lachsf\u00fctterung f\u00fcr Hunde", "nl": "Golden retriever eet gekookte zalm uit een kom, demonstreert veilige zalmvoeding voor honden", "pt": "Golden retriever comendo salm\u00e3o cozido em uma tigela, demonstrando alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o segura de salm\u00e3o para c\u00e3es", "it": "Golden retriever che mangia salmone cotto da una ciotola, dimostra l'alimentazione sicura del salmone per cani"}
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Can Dogs Eat Salmon? Safety Guide + The Raw Fish Warning

Cooked salmon is one of the most nutritious foods you can share with your dog, packed with omega-3s and high-quality protein. But raw salmon carries a deadly parasite risk every dog owner must know.

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Golden Retriever eating from bowl with various UK dog food brands displayed on shelves behind", "es": "Golden Retriever comiendo de un cuenco con marcas de comida para perros brit\u00e1nicas en estantes", "fr": "Golden Retriever mangeant dans un bol avec diff\u00e9rentes marques de nourriture pour chien au Royaume-Uni", "de": "Golden Retriever frisst aus einer Sch\u00fcssel mit britischen Hundefuttermarken im Hintergrund", "nl": "Golden Retriever eet uit een kom met verschillende Britse hondenvoedmerken op achtergrondkasten", "pt": "Golden Retriever comendo em tigela com marcas de ra\u00e7\u00e3o para c\u00e3es do Reino Unido nas prateleiras", "it": "Golden Retriever mangia da una ciotola con marche di cibo per cani britannici sugli scaffali"}
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Best Dog Food Uk Guide

The pet food aisle can be an overwhelming place. Products make bold claims about natural ingredients, ancestral diets, and optimal health, whilst…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026
{"en": "Dog panting heavily in hot weather, showing signs of heatstroke distress and overheating", "es": "Perro jadeando intensamente en clima caluroso, mostrando signos de angustia por golpe de calor", "fr": "Chien hal\u00e8tement intens\u00e9ment par temps chaud, montrant des signes de d\u00e9tresse due \u00e0 un coup de chaleur", "de": "Hund mit schwerer Hecheln bei hei\u00dfem Wetter, zeigt Anzeichen von Hitzschlag-Stress", "nl": "Hond die zwaar hijgt in warm weer, vertoont tekenen van hitteslag-nood", "pt": "C\u00e3o ofegante pesadamente em clima quente, mostrando sinais de ang\u00fastia por golpe de calor", "it": "Cane che ansima pesantemente al caldo, mostra segni di stress da colpo di calore"}
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Heatstroke In Dogs Cooling Techniques

Heatstroke kills dogs. It is a blunt fact, but one worth stating clearly, because heatstroke can progress from concerning to fatal in a matter of…

Julia WrenfieldJuly 2, 2026

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