Active Dogs – Skinner's

Choosing the perfect stocking filler with Skinner’s

Zoe Russell — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:43:00 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons), ANutr Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s This Christmas, Skinner’s have got the perfect stocking fillers for your dog – a Get Out & Go! Energy Bar and Recovery Bar! These delicious treats are now back in stock and ready for the festive season. So, if you’re looking for the ultimate reward for your dog, look no further. Our expertly formulated Get…

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Skinner’s wet food is great for dogs with sensitive digestive systems

Hannah Aldridge — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:44:03 +0000

Finding a food that your dog enjoys and knowing they will thrive on when they have a sensitive digestive system can be a challenge, but it isn’t impossible. Our wet food range has been formulated with the nutritional requirements of working dogs and dietary sensitivities in mind. By choosing good quality, local ingredients we’ve produced a complete dog food that follows simple recipes.

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What is the best daily feeding strategy for my dog?

Hannah Aldridge — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:50:33 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s Feeding our dogs can be a bit of a minefield; knowing what to feed, when to feed, how to feed and the list goes on! By now you may already know what diet is right for your dog, so we are here to answer the other what, when and how questions… For puppies and young dogs, our general rule of thumb is to follow…

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Energy Bars – How can they support your dog?

Hannah Aldridge — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:26:09 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s You may have noticed our exciting new Energy Bars in both the Field & Trial and Get Out & Go! ranges. These have been designed to support active dogs, helping to fuel them through periods of intense activity. Whether your dog’s working out in the field or hiking in the mountains, we’ve got them covered.

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Changing seasons, changing your dog’s diet

Hannah Aldridge — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:08:08 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s As the seasons change, so do our diets. The temperature, the weather and our activity level will often impact on what we eat and how much we eat. This principle can be applied to our dog’s diets too; as their diet in the summer is likely to be quite different compared to their diet in the winter.

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New year, new challenge- is it time to review your dog’s diet?

Hannah Aldridge — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 01:20:00 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s For many of us, we’ve thought about our New Year’s resolutions ready for the start of 2022. Lots of us make resolutions like ‘exercise more’ or ‘join a running club’, or ‘try a new sport’ to motivate us for the next 365 days. Being a dog-loving nation these resolutions often involve participation from our dogs who…

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How is your gundog performing this season?

Georgie Skinner — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:39:14 +0000

By mid-November, the working season is well underway, meaning it’s the ideal time to review how your dogs are looking and performing. It’s important to assess your dog throughout the season, and make any adjustments to their diet where appropriate, to ensure they stay in top condition for the remainder of the season. We often hear of dogs dropping weight and condition during this time…

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Superfoods

Hannah Aldridge — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:15:00 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s A superfood is defined as an ingredient which offers a high level of useful nutrients and can help to support overall health. The benefits of these superfoods can vary depending on what the ingredient is, for example some offer antioxidant benefits while others offer benefits for digestive health.

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Rehydrate not dehydrate!

Hannah Aldridge — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s When assessing a complete diet we commonly speak about meeting nutrient requirements but have to remember the source of life: water. Water is an essential nutrient required for the body to function as it should, as well as being an important part of temperature regulation. Water is also key at all stages of…

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Comparing calories – how many does your dog need each day?

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:20:00 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s In nutrition, energy is expressed as either kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). Commonly kcals are used to express the energy of human and pet diets and can be worked out by nutritionists through a series of calculations. Energy is very important for dogs and cats as they require it for the support of their…

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