Dry Dog Food

The amount of food your dog eats is very dependent on their size, age, breed and health condition, so it’s a good idea to check with your vet if you aren’t entirely sure. To help you out, there’s portion guidance on the side of all of our Pooch & Mutt packaging. It’s up to you how often you feed your dog, but once in the morning and once at night is usually fine.

Sure it is! There are plenty of perks to feeding your dog dry food , and at Pooch & Mutt we pack a lot of nutrients into those tiny kibbles. Dogs crave routine and enjoy getting a tasty portion of dry food every day - especially when it’s made from wholesome natural ingredients that have them feeling full, energised and content.

Keep unopened dry dog food in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to ensure its longevity and freshness. Once it’s been opened, you can either keep the dry food in the bag, roll it down to expel the air and pop a peg on top, or store the whole bag in a sealed plastic container or dog food bin. Don’t remove the dry food from the bag as it’s prone to go stale a lot quicker - stored correctly after opening, it should stay fresh for around six weeks.

Yes, and it's often recommended! Especially when you're looking to nab the benefits of both.

The differing textures can make for an enriching mealtime for your dog. That, mixed with the variety of flavours and smells, it can also make it a great option for pickier eaters.

When it comes to finding the best food for your dog and their needs, mixing both wet and dry food can be a great way to benefit from a wide range of ingredients and target specific health conditions. At the end of the day, it comes down to what's best for your dog - and if a balance of both wet and dry works for them, then get mixing!

Generally, dogs find red meat harder to digest, along with fatty, sugary foods and artificial ingredients. Pooches with sensitive tummies need dry food with ingredients that are easy to digest, such as:

• Fish, such as Salmon

• Chicken

• Pumpkin

• Sweet & White Potato

Foods such as Apple Pulp also contain fibre for better, firmer poops!

There are lots of natural anxiety remedies for dogs that are used within dry dog food to help reduce stress & anxiety. For instance:

• Chamomile has been used for centuries as a natural relaxation aid

• Sweet potato contains ‘anti-stress’ B vitamins

• Hemp is known to naturally lower stress levels

• Turkey contains L-tryptophan, an amino acid that helps release the happy hormone, serotonin

We make sure to infuse all of these ingredients into our delicious grain-free dog food and healthy treats to provide naturally calming aids and support broader training.

The best dry dog food for joint and mobility support uses specially selected ingredients known for supporting joint and mobility health. These include:

• Salmon, a rich source of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are vital for joint wellbeing

• Green Lipped Muscle

• Rose Hip

• Linseed

• Alfalfa, which is known for supporting joint health and providing relief from arthritis.

The best dry dog food for skin allergies are those labelled as 'Hypoallergenic' or specialised for dogs with sensitivity issues. This is because some foods, especially common allergens, can worsen skin allergy symptoms. They should also be beneficial for the gut, as gut issues can make symptoms like irritation, redness, and hair loss worse. The best dry dog foods for skin allergies often contain:

• Anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Turmeric, Omega-3 fatty acids like those found in fish, Blueberries and Sweet Potatoes

• Ingredients that are easily digestible & benefit their gut health, like heaps of Postbiotics, Sweet and White Potato, Pumpkin, and Psyllium husk

• Hydrolysed proteins

• A novel protein like Duck, Salmon, Herring and Venison

• Ingredients that target skin & coat health like Salmon Oil and Collagen

We make sure to include all of the above across our Skin & Coat, Hypoallergenic, and Sensitivity dry food to help you target and alleviate your dog's irritating symptoms.