Vet know-how blog

So, you want to start running with your dog?

Running with your dog is a great way to get fit and develop a bond between you and your best friend.

What do I need to know about diabetes?

Diabetes Mellitus is a complex condition which can affect our pets, read more learn about the disease

How do I work out the calories in pet food?

Calories = energy and it is important to know how many calories a dog or cat food gives your pet. Do you...

Top tips to keep your swimming dog safe

Whether your dog likes water or not, we've popped a handy little guide together to keep them safe!

Travel sickness in dogs

Do you know if your dog suffers from travel sickness or are they anxious to be around the car?

How many calories does my dog or cat need?

We know how many calories a human needs to survive day by day, but what about our four legged friends?

A simple guide to reading pet food labels

Do you know what to look for on your pet food? What is good or bad? We've put together a simple guide to help

Dandelion & Parsley in Vet’s Kitchen Cat Food

We use dandelion and parsley in our cat food but do you know why?

Holidays with (or without) your pet

Going on holiday when you own pets is tricky, so we've got a guide for whether you are taking them with you...

How can I help my dog or cat lose weight?

Helping your pet lose weight doesn't have to be hard with our short guide!

Keeping your pet cool

Usually it's raining in Britain so we don't need to worry about our pets' overheating but what if it's hot?

Prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy digestion

Upset stomach? Adding certain ingredients in your pets' diet can often benefit digestive health.

When it comes to protein in pets food, quality and...

Our vets know that with protein, quality and quantity are very important

Benefits of chicory for pet's digestive health

We include chicory in our products because our vets know that it is great for digestive health

Seaweed, good at keeping the grey matter going

Our vets know that Seaweed is good for brain health; this is why it is in our Senior diet.

What exactly does hypoallergenic mean?

Hypoallergenic. A word we're hearing more and more, but what does it mean? Vet's Kitchen's nutritional...

Wet and dry food, is one better than the other?

Have you ever wondered what is the benefit of wet or dry food? We've written a small article to show you...

Immune Support For Your Pets

Like humans, our animals have an immune system to defend their bodies but is there anything we can do to...

Bonfire night

With November 5th, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year coming up, we are going following a few weeks...

Saxon’s Story – Food with added vet know-how

Although exercise can have an impact on our pets weight, the most important part of keeping our pets slim...

Ralf’s Story – Adult Pork & Potato Sensitive Diet

Customer requests on avoiding common food allergy triggers were the inspiration behind our Sensitive diet...

Sage’s Story – What Makes The Best Senior Dog Food?

With our dogs living longer lives, we need to cater to elderly dogs' requirements, just as we did when they...

PEBBLE'S STORY - ADULT SALMON & POTATO DRY DOG FOOD

Some dogs like chicken, others like lamb and some like fish but did you know some dogs may even show signs...

FOXY'S STORY – ADULT CHICKEN & BROWN RICE DRY DOG FOOD

As Chicken & Brown Rice are highly digestible sources of protein and complex carbohydrates that most dogs...

Pudding’s Story – Ultra Fresh Salmon Dry Cat Food

Did you know that flavour fatigue is when cats get fed up of eating the same thing every day, so we came up...

Spook's Story: Grain-Free Chicken Cat Food

As pet owners, we know how convenient it is to be able to feed dry food to our cats, but how some of the...

The Story Behind Vet’s Kitchen Pet Food

At Vet’s Kitchen we are very passionate about animal health especially nutrition. But how do we get the...

Testing Palatability of our Healthy & Natural Pet Food

It sounds obvious that pet food should taste good to pets but how do we know it is? How do we test it's...

How To Train Your Puppy

Puppy training is a very important part of ensuring your new puppy grows up to be a well socialised and...

Puppy Socialisation

Did you know, at the beginning of life, puppies go through a critical stage of development when they are...

Puppy Vaccinations

Do you know why you need to vaccinate your puppy? Do you know what it does or why your puppy needs two?...

Nutritional Support for Dementia in Dogs

Our dogs are living longer lives which therefore means we see more age related illnesses. But did you know...

Can Dogs Get Dementia?

Did you know that dogs can get dementia? Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is an age related illness being seen...

Improve meal times with cat puzzle feeder

More than five million cats in the UK are overweight. To target feline obesity and also keep food fun for...

Nutritional Support for Heart Disease in Dogs

In this article we focus on diet and how alterations to the dog’s diet may help to slow progression of...

Heart Disease in Dogs

It is estimated that up to 15% of UK dogs will suffer from some kind of heart condition during their life....

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OWNING A PET?

We all love our pets, but have we ever stopped to consider why we love them? We've written an article to...

WHAT INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN A WEIGHT LOSS PET FOOD

We are all aware that less food and more exercise can mean weight loss but what you feed your pet is just...

ARE ROSE TINTED GLASSES SHORTENING OUR PETS' LIVES?

90% of owners of overweight pets believe their pet to be the correct weight. However, if our pet is...

ANTIFREEZE POISONING

Antifreeze is most common at this time of year, with the amount we have to defrost our cars. Here's our...

THE TRUTH ABOUT CRANBERRY

We've all heard about drinking cranberry juice for urinary problems, but does it work? And more importantly...

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

We see kidney disease all too frequently in cats and dogs; this article touches on the causes, diagnosis...

WHAT IS ASH IN PET FOOD?

When you see ash or crude ash in pet food, you instinctively think of burnt pet food. But what if that...

WHY CAN'T MY MALE CAT PEE? SIGNS AND DIAGNOSIS

Movember is all about men's health and a problem that frequently occurs at this time, is blocked cats. This...

WHY CAN'T MY MALE CAT PEE? TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

Our Movember topic this week is urinary disease, commonly known as blocked cats. If your male cat is...

MOVEMBER MUTTS - PROSTATE DISEASE IN DOGS

We are talking about prostate disease as one of our topics in Movember and prostatic problems are just one...

HALLOWEEN; IT'S NOT ALL SWEETNESS AND LIGHT

Halloween is full of sugary treats and chocolate. But for our pets, it can be quite frightening. Read more...

WHY IS MY BLACK CAT TURNING REDDY BROWN?

Without certain amino acids, your black cat might turn a shade of rusty red. Did you know you can help stop...

YOUR PET CAN EAT PUMPKIN?

Pumpkins are great fun at this time of year, but also a great source of fibre for your cats and dogs. Keep...

OATS & OMEGA FATTY ACIDS

The harvest season can bring us unwanted visitors such as harvest mites and fleas that make our dogs and...

HARVEST MITES

Harvest mites can be common around this time of year and can lead to our pets being itchy. Read our guide...

STORAGE MITES

You’ve probably heard of dust mites, which can affect both humans and pets. But did you know that there is...

ARTHRITIS IN DOGS | MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

What if your dog is showing signs of arthritis? Read more on how to manage and treat osteoarthritis in dogs.

ARTHRITIS IN CATS | SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT

With advances in preventative health and veterinary treatment, as well as high-quality pet food, our dogs...

ARTHRITIS IN DOGS | SIGNS

Can you tell the signs of arthritis in your dog? Read more about the signs and different types of arthritis...

SUMMER SAFETY

For a summer packed with fun and great days outdoors, follow our tips to keep your pets safe and...

WASP AND BEE STINGS

Our dogs and cats can see wasps and bees as great fun so we created a guide to treating stings.

WHY DO CATS EAT LESS IN THE SUMMER?

We explain why the season, temperature and environment can all affect a cat's food preferences.

SUMMER PAW INJURIES

Hot tarmac and concrete can burn your dog's feet causing painful blisters and abrasions. For information on...

FEEDING KITTENS

Feeding your kitten correctly from the start can make them less picky when your cat is older.

PUPPY NUTRITION

Healthy and balanced nutrition is vital for dogs of all life stages but is essential for puppies.

THE BEST DIET FOR CATS

Cats are predators and are biologically programmed to require meat as part of their diet. Find out more...

ADDER BITES ON YOUR DOG

Learn how to spot the adder and the signs that your dog has been bitten by the venomous snake.

DANGEROUS FESTIVE TREATS FOR YOUR PETS

Christmas foods to avoid giving your pets. Much of the foods we eat over Christmas can be dangerous and...

Should I Choose a Grain-Free Dog Food?

Is your dog suffering with a food allergy? Many food intolerances are treated with a grain free diet but...

LONG WALKS- CONSIDER YOUR DOG’S HEALTH

Before planning a long dog walk; consider your dog’s fitness & what strain you’re putting on their joints....

Top Four Dog Sports To Improve Your Pet's Fitness

Want to improve your dog’s fitness this summer? There are many dog sports available like flyball and...

How To Keep The Older Dog Happy, Healthy and Active

The following article has been created by K9 active, focusing on how to take care of older dogs keeping...

Complete Guide to Commercially Prepared Dog Food Diets

Clinical Director, Jenny Philp BVMS MRCVS at Vet’s Klinic talks about deciphering the nutritional value of...

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CAT FOOD DIETS

When admiring my serenely sleeping cat curled up cosily at the end of the bed it’s hard to rationalise that...

Sharing all our vet know-how with you

Our vets, nurses and nutrition experts have a lot of collective expertise in nutrition and health. We want to share it all with you so you can help your four-legged companions stay fit and healthy for as long as possible.