Healthy Digestion, Skin and Coat: Burns Original can help manage many dietary related health issues including bad breath, wind, itchy skin and excessive moulting.

Here's what animal charity PDSA suggests you look for – and what to avoid – when choosing dog food. What to look for Weight Control: being a healthy weight is essential in supporting a happy canine lifestyle, so these Burns weight control dishes are formulated for dogs prone to weight gain or struggling to lose a few pounds. There are risks to handling fresh, frozen or freeze-dried raw food. The UK Pet Food recommends the following:

Technological Additives

Crude protein (18.5%), crude fat (7.5%), crude fibre (7.5%), crude ash (6.5%), total sugar (0.7%), starch (40.6%), copper (17mg/kg), sodium (0.17%), calcium (1%), phosphorus (0.70%), magnesium (0.13%), potassium (0.55%), omega-6 fatty acids (2.07%), omega-3 fatty acids (0.21%).

Therefore you need to take this into account before comparing a wet food to other diets as they could be getting more fat in total (for further information into this please see our fact Burns pet foods are hypo-allergenic and contain no artificial additives such as preservatives, colourings or flavourings. Hypo-Allergenic: Burns Original is hypo-allergenic, so it is suitable for even the most sensitive dog. It is formulated without ingredients such as wheat, soya, dairy, artificial colourings and artificial preservatives which are known to cause symptoms of food intolerance including itchy skin, excessive moulting, full anal glands and waxy ears. The PAW report also estimated that around half of the overweight and obese dogs had health issues which could be related to their weight. Copper [copper-(II)-chelate of amino acids hydrate] (12mg), iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] (1mg), manganese [manganous chelate of amino acids hydrate] (20mg), zinc [zinc chelate of amino acids hydrate] (50mg).

Benefits of Senior Dog Food

Added joint supports:with chondroitin, glucosamine and MSM to keep your dog's joints supple and boost mobility even in later life

Some pets have specific nutritional needs based on clinically identified issues, and they should eat diets appropriate to their needs under veterinary supervision. Burns is a British company that produces simple, high quality diets developed by Veterinary Surgeon John Burns. All Burns diets are hypo-allergenic, naturally preserved and free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives. Burns Pet Nutrition takes an ethical approach to pet food manufacture and has never conducted experiments on animals.

Composition

The most common food intolerances appear to be colourings, sugars, wheat, milk and soya. Obviously, not all pets are sensitive to these things, but if the effects keep reoccurring, it’s best to consult a vet. How much should I feed my dog? How much your dog should eat will depend on factors such as breed, type, age, health and lifestyle. For example, a working sheepdog needs more energy than a small dog with a less active lifestyle.