The Dog Man’s Blog

There is no doubt that we are a nation of dog and cat lovers. Recent research by Pet Food Manufacturers Association is the leading trade body for the UK pet food industry. They have highlighted that in 2021, there are an estimated 12.5 million dogs in the UK, equating to 33 per cent of all households. With […]

  Lamb is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient for The Dog Man’s Choice and Craig ‘The Dog Man’ feeds his own Tekkel ‘Cookie’ on it!. This fantastic protein source is packed with vital nutrients that help with a dogs health and wellbeing. Our Grain-Free range contains a fantastic Grass-Fed Lamb recipe. But what is grass-fed […]

Duck is a great tasting animal protein source that provides several important nutrients that contribute to overall health and well-being. As well as being a valuable source of protein providing essential amino acids, it is also rich in B vitamins and the essential minerals potassium and phosphorus.  Potassium plays an important role in maintaining the […]

Did you know that Scottish Salmon is the UK’s largest food export? With a huge demand from overseas, the popularity of this fantastic fish continues to grow. A total of 72,155 tonnes was exported last year that led to £451 million in export sales. Scottish Salmon was awarded the Label Rouge accreditation that signifies extremely […]

A variety of dogs suffer from allergies or intolerances, but large sums of pet owners are confused by the difference. The below outlines the difference between pet food allergies and intolerances. Pet Food Allergies A pet food allergy involves the immune system. This can be triggered by a dog’s response to a certain ingredient such […]

The answer to that is Yes! But why do some dogs seem to prefer some flavours of food in comparison to others? In this blog, we will look at how your dog experience food flavours and why some dogs are picky eaters. Taste in dogs Humans have on average 9000 taste buds on their tongues, […]

Recent surveys show dogs are 15% more popular than any other pets within the family home, interestingly, the mental health benefits of owning a companion animal, such as a dog have been identified by several scientific studies and the trend is growing. Throughout the Covid 19 pandemic, many people have also been taking a closer […]

Scammers are stepping up attempts to benefit from vulnerable people over the coming months and taking advantage of additional Christmas and coronavirus panic We have recently been made aware of a payment fraud scam requesting payment for the delivery of a parcel. Although this appears to be from DPD, the sender is a telenet email […]

Adult dogs and puppies have completely different nutritional requirements and levels of energy. But how should a pet owner know if they should be feeding their dog a puppy food or adult food? Puppies vs Adults Puppies nutritional needs are much more expansive than an adult dog. The reason for this is because puppies need […]

Puppies require an appropriately high level of protein to support growth and development through this crucial phase in life. This is usually higher than an adult’s requirement as this is the fastest development phase within a dog’s lifetime. During this phase, they also require an appropriate and controlled Calcium and Phosphorus level to ensure correct […]