Dry Dog Food

It depends on your dog — size, age, activity level and any sensitivities all change the answer. For most healthy adult dogs, look for a named animal protein as the first ingredient, an AAFCO life-stage statement, and at least 22–25% protein.

Brands like Talentail (Australian, single-protein) and Taste of the Wild (grain-free, multiple proteins) sit at the premium end of what we stock — both are fair starting points for a healthy adult dog. The "best" is genuinely the one your dog actually eats and thrives on.

Start with the bag's feeding chart based on your dog's weight, then adjust by body condition. A rough range: small dogs (5 kg) around 100–150 g per day, medium dogs (15 kg) around 250–350 g, large dogs (30 kg+) around 400–500 g.

Active dogs need more, couch potatoes less. The bag is a starting point, not gospel — if your dog is gaining weight, scale back; if you can see ribs, scale up.

It got a bad reputation after the FDA's 2018 investigation suggested a possible link between grain-free diets and a type of canine heart disease (DCM). The science is still ongoing and most experts now think specific formulations matter more than "grain-free" as a category.

If your dog has confirmed grain sensitivities, grain-free still makes sense. If they don't, grain-inclusive with quality ingredients is generally the safer default. Talk to your vet if you're unsure, or if your dog is breed-prone to heart issues.

Slowly, over 7–10 days. Days 1–3: 75% old food, 25% new. Days 4–6: 50/50. Days 7–9: 25% old, 75% new. Day 10: full switch.

Dogs handle food changes better than cats, but a sudden swap can still cause soft stools or refusal. If you see either, slow down before you blame the food.

Yes — and many owners do. Use dry as the base for cost and dental benefits, then add a spoonful of wet dog food on top for palatability or extra moisture.

Just count both toward the daily calorie total so you're not accidentally overfeeding. Watch the bowl — most dogs eat the wet first, so make sure they're still finishing the dry underneath.

About 4–6 weeks if stored properly — sealed in the original bag, kept cool and dry, ideally inside an airtight container.

The fats in premium high-protein food oxidise faster than cheaper kibble, so smaller bags often make sense if you have a small dog. Don't decant into open glass jars — oxygen is the enemy, and rancid kibble is a real thing dogs notice well before we do.