Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dog food, feeding, and nutrition - answered.
As long as your dog is fit and healthy and you're both happy with the food, there's no reason to change. Different dogs will always do better on different foods - while the ingredients list allows us to predict which foods are likely to be better for the majority of dogs, there will always be cases where an individual dog does better on a lower-rated food.
On the other hand, if your dog is showing signs of illness, even occasionally, a change may be the best option. Early signs of dietary problems include:
- Digestive upsets - loose motions (often getting looser over the course of the day), excessive or very smelly wind, regular vomiting (particularly after meals)
- Skin/coat problems - itching, bald patches, scurfiness, excessive dandruff, constant moulting, greasy or smelly coat
- Hyperactivity
- Runny eyes
- Bad breath or a regular build-up of plaque
- Regular anal gland problems
- Lethargy
If you spot any of these issues, take a look at our guide to feeding dogs with minor health problems. Whatever your reason for changing food, make the switch gradually over seven to ten days to avoid digestive upset.