Blog
Here you can read a variety of blogs, whether it is about nutritional information or introducing the dogs from the Fish4Dogs office, there's a mix.
Dogs can be docile. So much so that their sleeping patterns can take up the majority of the day. While yawning and sleepiness are usually hand in hand, sometimes, your dog may yawn excessively while n...
Just like in humans, a dog’s gut has many responsibilities to keep them fit and healthy. At times, it needs a little support, which is where probiotics come in. In this post, we explore the world of...
Why Is My Dog Jealous? 7 Signs of Jealousy in Dogs
Dogs are full of love. For life, food, and especially their owners. They have lots of it to dish out. With such intense feelings, jealousy can sometimes creep in when you least expect it. To help you...
Dog Sun Safety: Keeping Your Dog Safe from the Sun
In the joy that summertime brings, it’s easy to get caught up in more fun activities, like having a barbecue, picnic, or topping up your tan. Though, we urge you to take a moment to think...
If there’s one thing your dog loves (aside from a long walk and some tasty dog food), it’s sleep. No matter their age, energy levels, or temperament, a dog’s slumber is precious to them, but som...
Signs Your Dog's Diet Needs to Change
Sometimes, your dog’s diet needs to change. Whether it’s due to allergies, too much energy (or not enough), or simply changes in preference, your dog’s food will rarely stay the same for an exte...
Meet The Latest Fish4Dogs Litter!
It’s well known that the staff at Fish4Dogs not only love our jobs, but we’re dog lovers too and some of us even breed beautiful puppies. Maria Massey, Sales Ledger Controller at Fish4Dogs, has b...
The Dog Travel Checklist: How to Travel Safely with Dogs
Travelling with your dog is great fun… in theory. In reality, dog travel is a bit more complicated than it may seem. There can be some legal hurdles to overcome, along with other administrative task...
How to Deal With Bad Dog Breath
Unlike humans, dogs care very little for their dental hygiene. While owners can do their best to look after it to prevent bad breath and tooth decay, staying on top of this is a major ordeal. While h...
What Are Dog Zoomies and Why Do They Happen?
Excitement is a wonderful thing in your dog. When they jump around, bark and sometimes squeal with joy, you know you’ve got a happy pup. These random bursts of energy can seemingly come from nowhere...
How to Get a Dog to Listen When Distracted
The world is full of distractions for your dog. Whether it’s other dogs, smells, or tasty dog food and treats, there’s a lot to occupy their attention. Sometimes, though, you want to capture thei...
What Do Dog Sleeping Positions Mean?
There’s one thing that all dogs have in common: a love of sleep. Any time of day, any position, any circumstance (within reason), and your dog will grab a cosy space to snuggle up and get some z’s...
Why Is My Dog Panting So Much?
Panting in dogs can be a sign of many things. There are so many explanations for it, which unfortunately makes it a tricky behaviour to comprehend. However, when we break it down, we can start to get...
Ice cubes are often given to dogs to try and cool them down in the summer, during illness, or after long, strenuous exercise. For many, this is an innocent part of owning a dog, but there are some thi...
Fish4Dogs Breeder Ambassadors Shine at Crufts 2025!
Crufts 2025 was an unforgettable event, and Fish4Dogs was certainly front and centre thanks to our incredible breeder ambassadors and their outstanding achievements! Sue Mitchell & Sharwood –...
Welcoming a new family member can be fun and rewarding, but raising a puppy is not without its challenges. Many pup parents face worries around their new furry friend whining; it could happen while th...
Signs of Play vs Signs of Aggression in Dogs
Playing with your pooch is among the joys of being a pet parent; and while dogs love a bit of roughhousing, it’s important to know the difference between playful and aggressive behaviour, especially...
Dogs and Fruit: What Fruit Can They Eat?
As omnivores, dogs are blessed with a varied diet; they can have both plants and animal products as part of their meals (or snacks). But can dogs eat fruit? Yes, they can. In fact, topping up your pu...
My Dog's a Picky Eater, What Do I Do?
If your pup was chomping down on their food enthusiastically not too long ago, and now they’re turning their nose up at their bowl, you might be puzzled – or even concerned – by the sudden chang...
Sharwood, owned by Fish4Dogs’ longstanding Breeder Club Member, Sue Mitchell has been shortlisted for the Kennel Club’s Hero Dog Award 2025. The eight year old Gordon Setter is not only one of Fi...
When exploring the possibilities with fish protein for dogs, you’re bound to encounter a few different options. Tuna, trout, whitefish, cod – all of them possess their own unique characteristics a...
Adolescence in Dogs: How to Survive the Terrible Teens
All dog owners will be familiar with the phrase “the terrible teens”. The words are enough to send a shiver down the spine of any dog owner around the world. Only those that have experienced it c...
Fish4Dogs Breeder Club Ambassador, Tima Lund, Shares her Favourite Firework Desensitisation Activity
Tima tells us “Even if you have a dog who isn’t bothered by fireworks, for many dogs it creeps up on them as they age… I keep a tub of cut up White Fish Sausages (or home made soft treat; instr...
Sumptuous Salmon - It’s time to SHINE!
Salmon is a highly popular fish dish for humans. Not only is it full of flavour, but it also carries many health benefits. It’s not just humans that love salmon, though – this fish protein is ador...
Supporting Birmingham Dogs Home at Crufts 2024
Like many organisations, the global pandemic, followed by a cost-of-living crisis has brought huge challenges. For charitable, not-for-profit organisations in the UK, the pressure is unprecedented....
Surviving the winter weather with puppies
Our Breeder Ambassadors know just how hard it can be not only to raise puppies in this dreary winter weather, but also how difficult it can be to show them off to their new potential owners. Fortunate...
Fish4Dogs®, the original brand that pioneered fish as the ‘perfect protein’ for our canine companions has been awarded three prestigious accolades in the Your Dog Product Awards 2024, announced t...
We are delighted to have been nominated in no less than 5 CATEGORIES in Your Dog Magazine Product Awards 2024. If you think our products are worth shouting about, get voting for Fish4Dogs here! &...
Make sure your dog is SHINING BRIGHT!
Did you know that two of the many benefits of feeding fish to dogs is it’s proven positive effects on skin and coat health, and brain development? Fish and Skin and Coat Health One of the most com...
Benefits of Fish - For Every Stage of Loving Them
Owning a dog is a long commitment, but how the time flies! One minute they’re racing around with boundless energy making mischief, then so quickly they seem to become young adult dogs, companionable...
Simple, Natural Treat Solutions for Raw Feeders
In today's dog treat market, owners are becoming more conscious of making healthier treat choices for their pets. For those of our customers who feed their dogs a raw diet, we understand that finding...
Dogs are considered puppies from birth to one year of age. Every newborn puppy goes through several stages of puppy development during the first twelve weeks. However, each puppy develops differently,...
We all know eating a balanced dinner of low-fat protein, vegetables and carbohydrates helps to keep us healthy and active for longer, but sometimes ‘healthy’ can feel plain and boring so we look f...
Dogs and humans alike, we all love a delicious ‘treat’, and like people, most canines have that magic word firmly in their vocabulary, along with ‘walkies’! Even armed with the knowledge that...
A Triumphant Year at Crufts for Fish4Dogs
The 2023 Crufts Best in Show is Orca, a Lagotto Romagnolo Gundog who is fed a diet of Fish4Dogs, officially crowning Fish4Dogs a Crufts winning dog food! Crufts Winner 2023, Orca, who hails from Croa...
Give power to your puppy this spring!
Spring is traditionally a big time for welcoming puppies. Deciding to welcome a puppy into your family is an exciting time for everyone. Maybe you’re visiting Crufts this week where over 200 breeds...
Fish4Dogs Sea Jerky Triumphs Again
Fish4Dogs - the original brand that pioneered fish as the ‘perfect protein’ for our canine companions has triumphed again, being awarded ‘Best Treat 2023’ by the readers of Your Dog Magazine f...
As the cost of living continues to soar for households in the UK, we are all having to change our shopping habits to make savings, even on food, including that of our pets. Shopping smarter doesn’t...
New year, new lighter life for your dog
As we welcome in a new year, many of us start to consider the benefits of a healthier lifestyle after weeks of overindulging during the festive period, but maybe these thoughts should not be confined...
Looking After your Dog's Teeth
Gum disease occurs five times more often in dogs than in people, this is down to a lack of brushing and the fact that dogs’ mouths are more alkaline which promotes the formation of plaque. Causes o...
Introducing Annabel and Nemo Tell us about yourself and your role at Fish4Dogs? I joined Fish4Dogs last October, and I’m still fairly new. I work in the Technical Team which covers a wide range...
Introducing Mel and Barney Tell us about yourself and your role at Fish4Dogs? I started working for Fish4Dogs in 2010 and joined the company on an internship in the Customer Service team. 7 years...
Introducing Frankie and Rolo Tell us about yourself and your role at Fish4Dogs? I first came to Fish4Dogs when I graduated from University. I started as a Customer Service Intern, I quickly moved on...
Tima Lund B.Sc., B.Eng. and PGCE is a breeder, trainer and Fish4Dogs ambassador. She gives us her tips on bringing your puppy home and some initial bits of training to make puppy’s new home safe, co...
Fatal Consequence Of Chocolate
At Christmas, it's not unusual for us to treat ourselves. While we can put the diet on hold and work it off in the gym come January, unfortunately our furry friends can't quite keep up with our exce...