August 6, 2026
Feeding an overweight dog: what works, and what the “light” bag is not telling you
Weight-management foods score worse than average in our data and are barely less calorific. The lever that actually works is portion size,…
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19 plain-English guides to feeding your dog - how to read a label, what the marketing claims actually mean, and what our data says about ingredients, cost and the categories brands sell you.
August 6, 2026
Feeding an older dog: what actually changes (and what does not)
"Senior" has no legal definition, and senior foods score barely differently from adult ones. What genuinely changes with age, and what is…
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August 6, 2026
Why is my dog a fussy eater? (And how to fix it)
Most fussiness is taught, not born - and the fix is usually free. What actually causes it, what to rule out first,…
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August 5, 2026
The best dog foods for sensitive stomachs in the UK
The dog foods that actually suit a sensitive stomach, ranked by ingredients - plus the red flags to avoid and a gentle…
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August 5, 2026
The best wet dog food in the UK
Wet food is the most underrated aisle in the shop. Gram for gram of what actually matters, a good tray usually carries…
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August 5, 2026
What does “natural” actually mean on a dog food label?
Legally, nothing. There is no definition and no test. So we built one - and applied it to every food we rate.…
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August 5, 2026
Best British dog food: the live ranking
Which UK-made dog foods actually score highest? The live British ranking from our open ODF Score - brands, recipes and budget picks,…
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August 5, 2026
How to switch your dog’s food without upsetting their stomach
The 7-day transition, what normal looks like on day three, and when to stop. Most "this food upset my dog" is actually…
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August 5, 2026
Is raw feeding safe? What the evidence actually says
Raw food scores better than any other format in our data - 76% clear 80. The risks are real too. Both halves,…
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August 5, 2026
Insect protein dog food: sustainable, but is it any good?
The environmental case is strong and getting stronger. The nutritional case, on our data, is not proven yet. Both, honestly.
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