The aim of the nutritional team at Skinner’s is to try and make the world a better place for dogs and their owners by improving health, welfare and the human-dog bond. My team continually research and apply current nutritional science in both the advice provided and in product review and development.
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
The aim of the nutritional team at Skinner’s is to try and make the world a better place for dogs and their owners by improving health, welfare and the human-dog bond. My team continually research and apply current nutritional science in both the advice provided and in product review and development.
Skinner’s in-house Nutritional Team
The temperature is dropping, the evenings are getting shorter and the weather is, well… wet. These environmental changes will certainly have an effect on us, influencing our routines, moods and behaviour, but how do these changes (in particular the cold weather) effect our dogs?
At Skinner’s we understand the importance of healthy movement and mobility. Which is why we have developed a selection of dry kibble diets to provide joint support and help aid the flexibility of movement in a range of breeds, ages, shapes and sizes of dogs. These dog foods include Field & Trial Turkey & Rice and Field & Trial Maintenance Plus, both of which are formulated with Joint Aid for Dogs.
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”.
Dogs working several days a week, whether beating or picking up, could be covering many miles of ground each week and their bodies will be starting to show the results. As the weather becomes colder and wetter, working gundogs might benefit from some changes to their nutrition intake to keep them going strong and in top-notch condition.
Ensuring the best start in life Feeding well means a diet that supports your dog’s nutritional needs, providing all they need to support their growth and development towards a long, healthy and active adulthood. This is particularly true at key stages in a dog’s life – for stud dogs, for bitches about to go through … Continued
Your dog’s diet is probably not the cause At Skinner’s, our nutrition advice team gets many questions on allergies and it’s easy to see why. If you’re asking yourself questions such as ‘why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?’ or ‘my dog has an upset stomach, what can I do?, it’s understandable … Continued
Are you looking forward to the shooting season? Whether you will be on the moors, picking partridge or are planning the next pheasant day, now is a good time to review the physical condition of your gun dog and performance levels in the field. Whether you’re looking for information on food for beating dogs, food … Continued
