Nutrition – Skinner's

How can I keep my dog safe over the Christmas period?

Clayton Grimes — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:54:32 +0000

This time of year should be a happy and enjoyable one for everyone, even your dog! However, it’s important to consider the risks that can potentially arise, and make sure you put in the right steps to ensure everyone has a stress-free festive period as possible… There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real tree, not to mention how lovely they look; but they could pose risk.

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Get Out & Go! with Skinner’s new dog food range

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:56:00 +0000

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s how important our four-legged friends are. Pop on to any social media channel and you’ll find people waxing lyrical about how their pets have helped them through the pandemic. That’s hardly surprising – as our lives were curtailed by Coronavirus restrictions we even joked that we ourselves had turned into dogs, spending most of our days thinking…

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Should I feed my dog a grain free diet?

Hannah Aldridge — Tue, 25 May 2021 13:44:00 +0000

Every dog is different and there are many benefits to having grains, such as rice, in a dog’s diet. Having said this, if a dog has an allergy or intolerance to grains such as wheat, barley and rice then a grain free food may be worth considering. Finding a dog food that a dog with allergies can thrive on can be tricky. This is why we formulated a diet using a grain free recipe that doesn’t…

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Can I feed my dog wet and dry food together?

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:51:05 +0000

In almost every area of our lives, we are surrounded by choice; and when it comes to feeding our dogs, the available options out there can seem endless! One of these choices is whether to feed a wet food, dry food, or a combination of both; but what are the benefits of each and how can we compare them? We are very excited to announce that we have a brand-new range of wet foods to add to…

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Understanding the working dog

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:13:14 +0000

The saying ‘a dog is man’s best friend’ seems to date back from the dawn of time, and who are we to disagree with this statement. As any dog owner and handler will know, these animals are our trusted companions, they are loyal and dependable. They don’t ask for much, just somewhere to sleep and a good meal, in return they will always deliver and exceed our expectations.

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Back To School

Hannah Aldridge — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:12:57 +0000

Written by: Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s Pet Foods For generations, September has marked the end of the summer holidays and the start of a new academic year. 2020 has been far from normal and will certainly be one for the history books. As the government and advisory bodies navigate the challenges that come with the reopening of schools, it got the team here at…

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The new normal for dogs?

Hannah Aldridge — Wed, 13 May 2020 13:23:22 +0000

In recent months, the world we live in has seen us face some major challenges as we fight a war like no other. Whatever your situation, the impact of the Coronavirus has meant that thousands of dogs up and down the UK have had their world turned upside down. In recent times, many of us have been working from home and our dogs have become our office colleagues. That means our four-legged…

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Fatal Festivities! – Chocolate at Easter

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:35:49 +0000

Written by: Zoe Russell, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Officer, Skinner’s Pet Foods As Easter draws nearer and nearer, the lure of a milk chocolate egg becomes all too tempting- even to our beloved pooches! However, chocolate and other treats can be extremely toxic for dogs and if eaten can cause severe health implications. Therefore, let’s try and keep them safe this Easter and leave the…

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Could Lamb & Rice be the perfect diet for your dog?

Hannah Aldridge — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:37:42 +0000

Skinner’s Pet Foods is a family business who have been manufacturing animal feeds for around seven generations. In this time, we have carefully developed a range of nutritionally complete dry dog feeds to suit all ages, shapes and sizes of dogs. Within this range is our expertly formulated Field & Trial Lamb & Rice, a popular diet with many of our customers (and their dogs!

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Skinner’s – nutrition online!

Hannah Aldridge — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:59:08 +0000

Written by: Dr Jacqueline Boyd, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, PGCHE, CHES, FHEA, MRSB Nutritional Consultant, Skinner’s Pet Foods Your dog needs food to live. At Skinner’s, we recognise how important a balanced diet that is well formulated, includes all the essential nutrients and is suitable for you and your dog is! We realise there is a huge amount of information about feeding your dog available to…

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