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Feeding your dog

Cocker Spaniel
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Key Tips
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✅ Feed a balanced diet with quality proteins, grains, and veggies


✅ Raw bones are safe (never cooked bones)


✅ Avoid toxic foods


✅ Fresh, natural meals are always best

A healthy diet is key to your dog’s long, happy life. Dogs need:

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  • ~55% protein for healthy muscles and tissues (beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs)

  • Carbohydrates & grains like brown rice, barley, or oats for energy

  • Vegetables such as broccoli, peas, beans, carrots, and pumpkin for antioxidants that boost immunity

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Some owners prefer a raw meat and bone diet, which is safe when uncooked and closer to what dogs would eat in the wild. Always consult your vet before changing your dog’s diet.

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What NOT to Feed Your Dog

Certain foods are toxic or dangerous to dogs:

  • Onions – Can cause anaemia

  • Chocolate – Especially dark chocolate, can lead to seizures or heart failure

  • Macadamia nuts – Cause weakness and coordination issues

  • Grapes & raisins – Can trigger kidney failure

  • Fatty foods – Risk of obesity & pancreatitis

  • Foreign objects like corn cobs, skewers, or cooking string – can cause blockages requiring surgery

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Simple Home-Cooked Meal Idea

Dogs love fresh, homemade food! Here’s an easy Yummy Doggy Dinner:

  • 2 BBQ chickens (or tuna), 1.5kg raw meat, 2 cups brown rice

  • Pumpkin, sweet potato & carrots (steamed & mashed)

  • Mix, portion into freezer bags, and freeze for weekly meals

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Bonus Treat: Homemade Liver Treat Biscuits (liver, oats, flour & stock cubes) baked for an hour.

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