canine nutrition
Turmeric
Turmeric, is hotly debated as to whether it helps dogs with stiffness and arthritis or not. Whilst there is not enough scientific evidence in pets to confirm it either way, there is clear indications of benefits in humans alongside plenty of anecdotal evidence from owners on improvements in their dogs. We include it in our…
Chicken
Here at Gilbertson and Page we are strong advocates of feeding chicken to dogs. Tasty, aromatic and full of nutrients, chicken is a great ingredient to include. Did you know there is more protein in chicken than other meats like beef, lamb or pork? And the quality of the protein is good as well, packing…
Dogs and fitness
Whether our dogs are picking up, beating, brushing, wild fowling or out on the moors after grouse, getting them ready for the shoot that you are on is an exciting start for both owner and dog. In early summer the spaniels have been hunting round the garden for quarry that’s not there, the retrievers have…
Oats in Dog Food
Oats are a great ingredient for dogs. Their biggest benefit is the rich levels of dietary fibre in oats which aids digestion and hunger management in hungrier dogs. The beta glucan part to the fibre can help to control blood sugar levels and improve digestibility of other nutrients as well. Oats are a good source…
Exercise in Winter
When it’s cold, wet and foggy outside, not to mention blowing a gale, the last thing you might feel like doing is taking the dog out for a walk. Whilst wrapping up warm and getting a good walk outside could blow away the cobwebs for you and your dog, we thought this might be the perfect time to look at…
Cereal Vs Meat: The Great Dog Food Debate
The debate continues to surround the controversial topic of what constitutes the best diet for dogs. Responsible dog owners just want to feed their dogs a nutritionally-balanced, good quality diet that will prolong and enrich their dogs’ lives, but it transpires that guidance can be confusing at best and conflicting at worst. There are dog…
Keeping your Newfoundland Healthy – A Look at Diet & Condition
This article is the second in our promised series that looks at specific dog breeds from the perspective of diet and how this relates to condition. We’re fortunate at Gilbertson & Page to have a canine nutritionist, Samantha Ware, who is both highly-qualified and actively engaged in research projects. Read on for some of these…
Keeping your Dalmatian Healthy – A Look at Diet & Condition
If you own one Dalmatian, or a dozen, we hope that this short guide proves useful. It’s the first of several breed-specific articles drafted by our highly-qualified canine nutritionist, Samantha Ware. Unfortunately, Samantha spends a lot of time in the lab, which is probably good for our customers’ dogs, but makes it hard for those…
