Bringing home a new puppy
Puppies are brilliant fun and can bring many years of love and happiness into your life, but they can be hard work, too! They require appropriate care, exercise and training, … Continued
Feeding & Nutrition
Feeding & Nutrition
General
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
Good quality dog food in….good quality poop out.
We understand that the ingredient listing found on the back of any bag or carton can often be overwhelming. It’s time to take a deeper look into some of the ingredients included in our dry puppy food range…
Digestion
Feeding & Nutrition
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
How to wean a puppy
Weaning is an important nutritional phase as puppies begin to become more independent, ready to go to their future homes. Learn more about weaning your litter today…
Feeding & Nutrition
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
What is the best daily feeding strategy for my dog?
Feeding our dogs can be a bit of a minefield; knowing what to feed, when to feed, how to feed and the list goes on! By now you may already know what diet is right for your dog, so we are here to answer the other what, when and how questions…
Active Dogs
Feeding & Nutrition
Less Active Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
Understanding the vitamins that go into your dog’s food
With so many different foods out there, it can be difficult to know what is best for your dog. The back of the bag can often be a good place to start; but what does all the information on the back mean? In particular, why do we see vitamins on the label?
Active Dogs
FAQ
Feeding & Nutrition
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Could lamb be the right choice for your dog?
At Skinner’s, we understand that every dog is different and that’s why we have developed an extensive range of both wet and dry diets, to suit all shapes and sizes. Lamb is a popular choice in both our wet and dry diets and we have many happy dogs to vouch for that…
Active Dogs
Allergies
Feeding & Nutrition
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How can taurine help my dog?
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, which is why it is vital to look after it. To help keep this crucial organ healthy, you must ensure your dog lives a healthy lifestyle and eats a nutritious, balanced diet… which is where we can help!
Active Dogs
Feeding & Nutrition
Less Active Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
What causes anal gland issues in dogs?
Let’s talk about your dog’s anal glands. Now this isn’t a subject that is particularly nice to discuss, but it is an important one. Whilst issues around this area are rare, problems can still occur and it is important that you know how to spot the signs and know how to help prevent issues arising…
Active Dogs
Less Active Dogs
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
The kindest way to feed your dog
It’s important we treat our dogs with the care and kindness they deserve, to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. To celebrate World Kindness Day, we’re bringing you some helpful tips and advice to keep your dog feeling at their best.
Active Dogs
Feeding & Nutrition
Guide
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Moving your dog from a junior to adult food
Once your young dog reaches adulthood, it may be time to move away from puppy and junior diets and start considering a dog food more appropriate for their adult life stage.
Feeding & Nutrition
Guide
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
Why choose Junior?
When changing from puppy food to adult food, there is typically a gradual decrease in the nutrient provision – in particular, a step-down in dietary protein, fat and energy levels, as well as managed levels of key minerals such as calcium and phosphorous. Our Junior diets can help make this step down from puppy food to adult dog food more gradual by providing a nutritional “stepping stone”.
FAQ
Feeding & Nutrition
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
What is the best puppy food for your new arrival?
The arrival of a new puppy can be a little daunting. You want to ensure you give your new arrival the very best start in life, but there are so many things to think about. Learn which diet we would recommend for your new dog.
Feeding & Nutrition
Guide
Puppies and Junior Dogs
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
