Feeding a dog well is one of the biggest challenges of being a pet owner. There is so much misinformation about canine best dog nutritionist out there that it’s important to find a trusted source for your information. Your best resource is your veterinary health care team. They can recommend a diet that is best for your pet and meet all of their needs, from health to palatability.

For example, a kibble food that’s formulated by an expert will likely have a moderate amount of protein (AAFCO minimum is 18% for adult dogs). It may also include ingredients designed to support healthy digestion or to address specific health issues. For example, a food made for sensitive stomachs might contain high levels of easy-to-digest carbohydrates like rice or barley, as well as protein sources like chicken meal that have been processed to make them easier for the cells in your dog’s gastrointestinal tract to absorb, says Korinn Saker, associate professor of clinical nutrition at North Carolina State University.

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When it comes to a homemade diet, it’s common for pets to overestimate the volume of their meals because they are used to thinking in terms of calories rather than weight. That can lead to an unhealthy eating pattern, where your pet eats too little or eats more than they need to maintain a healthy body weight.

Holly lives with her 9 dogs in the heart of the English countryside, where they enjoy a varied and healthful fresh food diet, while supporting local farming. She has a strong belief in the positive impact that intelligent whole-food diets can have on health and wellbeing and is available for personalised nutritional consultations via the link at the bottom of the page.