Feeding & Nutrition

Peas are a well-loved vegetable and they find their way into a great number of meals that we cook. They’re highly versatile and packed full of nutrients for us humans, but are peas good for dogs?

Although many dog owners are big fans of rawhide, as their dogs really enjoy having a good old chew on it, rawhide for dogs isn’t as harmless as it looks. In fact, this can be very dangerous for pups, as it can cause intestinal blockages and can also be a choking hazard. Because of this, it’s best to avoid giving your pup rawhide and seek safer alternatives for your pet to gnaw on!

Our four-legged friends are a part of our families and we want to ensure they’re getting the best possible nutrition to thrive and live a long and healthy life. Many dog owners have become more conscious about what goes into their pup’s food bowls and are actively researching the best possible dog food ingredients available in commercial diets to help their dog maintain a healthy weight. With our Purina pet food, you can rest assured that all of our main meals contain 100% of the essential nutrients your pet needs to thrive. If you’d like to find out more about our pet food, check out our every ingredient has a purpose and your questions matter sections where we have additional detail on our diets. What’s in dog food?

Baked beans are a British staple. We love to enjoy them as an addition to a tasty fry up or loaded onto hot buttered toast as a cosy lunch or lazy dinner. Us humans adore these little vegetables so much and find them so delicious that it’s caused many an owner to pause and wonder “can dogs eat baked beans?”

It may surprise you to learn that dogs are omnivores, meaning that they can eat foods of both plant and animal origin. There’s a huge variety of veggies that dogs can snack on in moderation that are relatively low-calorie, including peas, sweet potato and carrots to name a few! But can dogs eat green beans?

Many of us love the taste of honey, and it does a good job at satisfying people with a sweet tooth. But can dogs eat honey? You may also be wondering if honey has any medicinal properties… Find your answers here!

Ham is easily one of the nation’s favourite meats. Whether it’s a joint with a Sunday roast, or slices in a sandwich for lunch, ham has a deliciously salty flavour and is loved by many. And some of the biggest admirers of this tasty protein are our four-legged friends. But can dogs eat ham? And are we doing more harm than good if we indulge them?

Most of us will have grown up thinking that dogs can have bones. You’ve probably seen dogs with bones on the television, or in books, or you might have seen dogs enjoying bones in real life. This well-known pairing of dogs and bones has caused many owners to believe that giving their dog a bone is perfectly okay… but unfortunately this is not the case.

Yogurt is a widely appreciated food in the UK. There are numerous ways to enjoy this creamy dairy product, including mixing it with fresh fruit for breakfast or simply enjoying after dinner as a light dessert. It’s wonderfully versatile and can be eaten at just about any time of the day, so it’s no wonder we Brits love it so much!

Turmeric is a very popular spice that’s been used in India for thousands of years. It’s best known for giving Indian curries their rich, orange colouring, but there has also been some debate about whether it can also be used as a medicinal herb, as it has been claimed that this spice has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Xylitol is a very popular sugar substitute which is prized for its lower calorie content and low glycaemic index, and it’s also thought to be better for human dental health. With that being said, although xylitol is safe for humans to consume, sadly it can be highly poisonous to dogs. The Pet Poison Helpline received 5,846 calls about dogs accidentally ingesting this ingredient in 2020 alone.

It may surprise you to learn that edamame beans are actually just immature soy beans. Typically served still in the pod, edamame beans may also be shelled and added to dishes such as stir fries, or many people enjoy them simply as a delicious side, drizzled in flavourings like soy sauce or sea salt.