What should I feed my new dog or puppy?

First, you need to decide what type of food is right for you and your dog. You can choose between dry food (also called kibble or biscuits), wet food, raw food, or a mix!

Dry foods can be made in several ways, they can be baked, extruded, cold pressed, or air-dried. The method of drying can affect how tasty and digestible it is for your dog.

Most dry food is nutritionally complete, which means it has all the nutrients your dog needs to thrive. Others are 'complementary' or 'mixers', meaning they must be fed alongside another food to make sure your dog gets all the vitamins and nutrients they need.

Dogs usually find wet food very tasty. This is because of the high-water content, and you’ll have to feed your dog more of this to make sure they’re getting enough calories, so it can be an expensive option.  

Raw food for dogs is usually frozen and, like wet food, you need to feed more to keep your dog healthy. Good news is, it's minimally processed and very tasty. One thing to bear in mind though - it should be handled carefully and stored correctly to prevent spreading germs to your dog or others in the home.