There’s been a lot of media attention recently over the idea that we (and our dogs) should eat what our ancestors had evolved to eat – that is meat and vegetables – not sugar and cooked starch. Many humans are opting for palaeolithic diets and many dog lovers believe raw meat is the best option…
Read MoreJust one of the many joys of Suffolk Life with Salters! Here is Salters Pet Foods Veterinary Advisor, James Hill’s dog Tarn with Pickle the Partridge! Tarn’s coat is so soft that even Pickle can’t resist a snuggle!
All dogs are different as you know and their life expectancy varies by their breed along with other factors. You know how old your dog is, but it might be more difficult to know how well they are ageing. Vets can look at a dog’s physical condition. They find that most dogs begin to show…
Read MoreMany years ago I ate one of my dog’s biscuits. I was driving home late from a long day out and it was the only food I had in the car. To say I wasn’t impressed is an understatement, as the biscuit was dry and tasteless. I was reminded of this recently when Stephen Salter,…
Read MoreIn this trouble-shooting article, Stephen Salter takes a look at some common problems faced by dogs: SENSITIVE PROBLEM: ITCHY SKIN / RAW SKIN This can be a result of an ingredient/material in the dog food, or a chemical stabilizer incorporated into the ingredient/material, before, or during manufacture. For example, wheat, barley, oats can be a cause…
Read MoreStephen gives us his humorous account of his recent trip to Targu Mures, Transylvania to attend the famous 2014 Dracula Golden Trophy Dog Show: Friday 2.20am… That oh so familiar noise starts… Why is it when you sleep normally you wake in the early hours and can feel quite refreshed! but its the opposite this morning!!…
Read MoreSalters dog food is made from the highest quality ingredients and is free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives says James Hill MA VetMB MRCVS. Stephen Salter outlines why he won’t give up on aiming for the best. Salters Dog Food was established 15 years ago by Stephen Salter after he was dissatisfied with pet…
Read MoreFor our avid Facebook Fans you will have seen that we announced on 23 June 2015 that Ruby, a Sprocker Spaniel who has always been a part of the “Salters” team gave birth to six puppies on 22 June. Ruby belongs to Kala who works in the Salters Office. Ruby has always been fed on Salters…
Read MoreStephen Salter provides a fast-paced account of a 3-day Dog Expo in Bucharest, Romania: Alarm went at 2am on Friday 16th May… Left home for Romania via Stansted Airport at 3am – arrived to herds of people even at 4.30am. New layout – it took just as long to go through, grabbed a coffee and…
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