James Wellbeloved Senior Small Breed Turkey & Rice 1.5 kg Bag, Hypoallergenic Dry Dog Food

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We love treating our dogs; whether it’s for good behaviour, rewarding a successful training session, or just to increase that special bond between human and pet. However, it’s important to be aware that over-treating your dog can lead to weight gain, and even obesity.

The recommended daily serving for your dog is only a guide, as requirements vary considerably from dog to dog, and the exact serving should be adjusted according to the body condition of your dog.

Normal activity’ for the dog involves walking on the lead for two to three hours a day, around an hour a day running off the lead or playing hard with its owner or with other dogs. Of course, a toy dog walking on the lead at 4mph for half an hour will burn a lot more calories than a Labrador doing the same thing. Adult dogs can be given one meal per day, but it’s usually best to divide this into two servings for the day. If you are giving your dog treats, it’s important to take the equivalent amount of food from their daily allowance to prevent overfeeding. Similarly, if you are giving your dog treats, these should not make up more than 10% of their total daily food allowance.

Our light dog food is designed to meet the needs of dogs with a tendency to gain weight and as such, there are two feeding options – recommended allowance to maintain existing weight and recommended allowance to promote weight loss. If your dog is currently at the correct weight but is greedy and gains weight easily, feed according to the “maintain existing weight” guide. If your dog is overweight then feed according to the “promote sensible weight loss” guide. If your dog is seriously overweight or obese, then consult your vet for advice on a suitable weight loss plan. To calculate the correct amount, select your dog’s appropriate expected adult body weight from the column and then choose your puppy’s age. Follow both the row and column to reach the correct amount. As your puppy grows, the amount of food they require will change, so regularly refer to the feeding guidelines to ensure you are feeding the correct amount. Here at zooplus you will find James Wellbeloved kibble suitable for all ages and breeds of dogs, with tailored dishes to support your dog throughout its life. This includes Puppy, Junior, Adult and Senior varieties, with each age range specifically formulated to meet your dog’s needs at this point.

James Wellbeloved Dog Food

James Wellbeloved light dog food has been expertly tailored to the needs of overweight dogs, while still including all the nourishing and flavourful ingredients dogs love. We reduced the physical density, at the same time as increasing the dietary fibres and proteins, so you can still fill your dog’s bowl while keeping their calories down. Puppies should be weaned onto specially formulated puppy food to ensure they are consuming the correct balance of nutrients to grow big and strong. Your puppy’s daily allowance of food should be divided into a number of small meals. For owners who are giving their puppy pouches, if the whole pouch is not used in one day, it can be refrigerated for use the next day. If you think your dog is overweight, it is always wise to speak to your vet before starting a weight reduction programme. Too rapid a weight loss can be bad for your dog, so it is important to try and carefully monitor your dog’s weekly weight loss. If you have a puppy, you’ll need to know the basics of puppy feeding. Puppies are usually weaned at around six to seven weeks of age. Prior to weaning, from around two to three weeks, the puppies can be offered small amounts of puppy kibble made into a soft mush with warm water. From six weeks, owners should gradually reduce the liquid. All moistened food must be replaced on a regular basis so that it doesn’t spoil or go off.

You should feed your dog according to their ideal weight, which isn’t necessarily their current one. The body condition scoring system is used by vets to determine whether your dog is underweight, ideal or overweight. If your dog is anything but ideal then we recommend you make changes to your dog’s diet.If you’d like to treat your dog, remember to portion off the equivalent of that day’s food allowance to ensure your dog is not consuming too many calories. If your dog is overweight, you can use a small portion of their usual main meal to use as treats instead. Refer to the feeding guidelines themselves for additional detail about when to move onto the next life stage, the recommended number of meals to feed and ideal storage conditions. Providing your dog with a balanced and nutritious diet is the perfect way to ensure they stay healthier and happier for longer. However, when it comes to feeding dogs, people are often confused about what the correct amount is. By reading our guide you should come away with a clearer idea on how much you should feed your pet. Our adult and senior feeding guidelines are based upon your dog’s current weight. A choice of activity level is also offered so that you can tailor your dog’s allowance. As with people, a more active dog will require more food to maintain muscle mass and good health. To help you feed your dog the correct amount for their activity level, James Wellbeloved provides feeding guidelines for three activity levels: high, normal and low.