Guide – Skinner's

What are grains?

Zoe Russell — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:28:58 +0000

Dog foods contain a diverse range of ingredients to help provide dogs with all the nutrients they need. One group of ingredients are grains, which are widely used in commercial pet food diets and have been used for many years. Helping to understand the nutritional role grains play as well as the difference between grain-based and grain-free recipes, will help you make an informed decision about…

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The ultimate taste test – samples!

Zoe Russell — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:20:57 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons), ANutr, Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s Knowing which diet to choose for your dog can be a daunting process, as every dog is wonderfully unique and what suits one dog may not suit another. For example, some dogs may prefer a larger bite size, others may prefer fish over chicken, while others may be swayed over the shape of the kibble itself.

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Body condition – be the best!

Rebekah Thompson — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:56:37 +0000

Written by Rebekah Thompson, In-house Nutritionist, Skinner’s Our dogs are very important to us and of course we all want to take the best care of them. An important part of this is monitoring their weight and ensuring that they are at their ideal body condition as much as possible. An ideal body condition means less stress on body parts such as the organs and joints and can both encourage a…

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Changing of the seasons – how might this affect our dogs?

Zoe Russell — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:12:39 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons), ANutr, Nutrition Officer at Skinner’s There are many factors in our dog’s lives that we can control; their daily exercise, the amount of treats they get, the type of food we feed and so much more. However, there is one factor which can have a big influence on our dog’s day-to-day life, which we can’t control – and that’s the seasons!

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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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Why choose a single-protein diet?

Anna Erlerova — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:30:19 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons), ANutr, Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s At Skinner’s, we understand every dog is different and what works for one, may not work for another. That’s why our Field & Trial range features a broad range of products, to suit dogs of different ages, life stages, energy demands, and dietary needs. Our recipes utilise a variety of ingredients including fish, duck…

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What’s the difference between the Maintenance and Maintenance Plus?

Zoe Russell — Thu, 18 May 2023 10:15:00 +0000

The Field & Trial Maintenance is one of the most popular Skinner’s diets, having been one of the original diets of the Field & Trial range. It was initially formulated for gundogs out of the working season where their energy requirements are reduced; however it can also be suitable for current working dogs that can struggle with easy weight gain. Then in 2015, the Field &

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Feeding a rescue dog

Zoe Russell — Tue, 16 May 2023 09:12:08 +0000

Written by Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons), ANutr, Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s Offering a rescue dog a forever home is a happy and rewarding experience, and helps provide a dog with the life they deserve. Rescue dogs come in a wonderfully eclectic mix of shapes, sizes, breeds and ages, each with their own delightfully unique personality. As with any animal, it’s important to provide them with the…

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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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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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