The Complete Pet Nutrition blog is home to practical pet food articles and everyday guidance for life with cats and dogs. This is where we share real tips that help you understand what goes into the bowl, what your pet needs at each life stage, and how small feeding habits make a big difference.
Our collection of pet food articles covers everything from reading labels to portion control, weight management, switching diets and choosing between different types of pet food. These blogs link naturally to our wider education content, where you can explore topics like ingredients, digestibility and safe transitioning in more detail.
Not every article is strictly about food. Many cover behaviour, enrichment, training, seasonal care and vet-backed wellbeing advice, because good nutrition works best alongside a healthy routine.
This library of pet food articles is designed to help you make confident, informed choices. For more guidance, explore our Products pages, visit the Education section, or read why Complete is often recommended by vets.
Obesity in pets has become one of the fastest-growing health concerns for cats and dogs worldwide. It often begins with love: an extra treat here, a table scrap there. Over time, those small indulgences can shorten your pet’s lifespan and limit their quality of life. Extra weight strains joints, increases
Bringing a new kitten into your home is an exciting and joyful experience. However, it’s essential to ensure that you are fully prepared to meet your new feline friend’s needs. Kittens require special care and attention to grow into healthy and happy adult cats. Here are some essential things a
The idea that cats need to drink milk is a common myth, one that has been perpetuated by cartoons, advertisements, and popular culture. While many people associate milk with cats, it’s important to understand that it’s not a necessary or healthy part of their diet. In fact, offering milk to
Cats are strict carnivores and rely on all their nutritional needs from animal meat. In the wild they would consume prey animals rich in protein and fat with small amounts of carbohydrates. Unlike dogs and other omnivores, they are therefore adapted to get most of their energy from protein instead
A question often asked by dog parents is what the right amount of food is to feed their dog. Every bag of dog food includes a feeding quantity guide, but this is just a general guideline and the right amount to feed your dog will depend on so many factors
New-born kittens receive complete nutrition from their mother’s milk for the first four weeks of life. Mom’s milk is perfect for their needs, so you don’t need to feed them anything else. In the event that the mother cat is ill or doesn’t produce enough milk – or if the
What Are the Benefits of a Raw Dog Food Diet? For those of us who don’t already know, a raw diet includes fresh ingredients that haven’t been processed. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, raw eggs, and protein like muscle or organ meat, as well as whole or ground bone. We
Local versus International Dog Food Brands Let’s take a trip back in time to the early 80s and 90s when South Africa only had three local dog food brands on our shelves. Fast-forward a couple of years and there are now several, high-quality varieties to choose from. While international brands
Your pet’s digestive system is super important. Not only does it eliminate solids from their bodies, but it also aids in a healthy immune system and their overall wellbeing. If not fed correctly, your doggo is likely to develop digestive issues with long-term effects. Below are a few common symptoms
Unpacking Weight Gain in Dogs We’ve mentioned before that dogs are similar to us humans in so many ways. From quirky personality traits and feeding off our moods to their incredible intelligence and loyalty. Like us, dogs are also prone to weight gain when they don’t eat correctly. Weight gain
