Feeding time is the highlight of your dog’s day; fact. Whether you have a Cockapoo, Shitzu, Great Dane or a Jack Russel, they will be all tails wagging as dinner time approaches.

While being a part of the day eagerly awaited by your pooch, food time is about much more than satisfying your dog’s appetite, with food needing to sustain your dog’s weight and provide them with all the health benefits they need to live a happy life.

Below, we share some dog food tips that all pet owners will benefit from knowing.

Feed your dog at the same time every day

Routine is great for us all, especially our furry friends! This is why feeding your pooch at the same time every day is advised. This will help them get into a great toilet and sleeping routine.

Keep treats to a minimum

Treats should not be given out willy nilly. As the saying goes, nothing in life is free. This is why ensuring your dog works for their treats is always a good idea, allowing them to appreciate the fact that treats are rewards for good behaviour.

Ensure your dog has their own food bowl

Ensuring your dog has their own bowl will see them know what food is theirs. This is especially important if you have other pets in the house, gaining a handle on what each of your pets is eating and when.

Do not overfeed

Overfeeding dogs can be hugely detrimental to their health. For this reason, skipping table feeding and not overdoing it with treats is certainly the route to go down. This is because overweight dogs are more likely to experience issues with diabetes, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, orthopaedic problems, skin disease, heart disease and many other ailments.

So, there you have it; our top food-related dog tips. We hope they help!