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How often should I feed my dog per day?
Adult dogs. Alvar's feeding recommendation specifies your dog's daily energy needs and the amount of food to be given according to the recipe. We recommend dividing the daily dose of food for an adult healthy dog into two meals. Puppies. For growing
Is dry food good for my dog?
Made from quality ingredients, the complete diet developed by dog nutrition experts contains all the nutrients your dog needs in the right proportions. Properly chosen diet with the right dosage also ensures a balanced energy intake. Thanks to the pr
Should the food be weighed before feeding?
To ensure accurate dosing, we recommend, at least when giving food for the first time, weighing the food ration. This is especially important for dogs whose weight management requires special attention. With accurate measuring, it is also easier to i
Dogs are carnivores - is it possible to feed them plant based food only?
A dog is considered to be an eater of a mixed diet for its metabolism and nutritional needs [1]. In its diet, a dog should get the right number of calories and all the necessary nutrients to maintain health and well-being. Essential nutrients include
Can I continue to feed the puppy food to my adult dog?
Four of our recipes are suitable for the needs of puppies - and these recipes are also suitable for the needs of adult dogs. The mineral content of the food is balanced with the needs of the growing puppies in mind, while easily meeting the needs of
How do I change my dog's food to Alvar's dry food?
You can make a smooth transition to a new food by changing your diet gradually. Start by replacing a quarter of the daily dose with Alvar kibbles and gradually increase the amount over five days. If the transition goes well, you can give only Alva'rs
What food shouldn't my dog eat?
There are a lot of substances and things in the human world that are harmful to all dogs, such as cocoa, grapes and xylitol. A good list from dangerous substances can be found for example from this source: Finnish Kennel Club.
How do I feed my dog to avoid overweight?
About dog’s weight management. Dog’s body shapes should be monitored and overweight prevented, as overweight and obesity in a dog exposes it to significant health concerns such as excessive strain on the joints. At Alvar, we support success in weight
My dog is a picky eater. What should I watch out for?
Not necessarily a need to worry!The occasional pickiness of a dog can be frustrating for the owner but may not bother the dog himself in any way. Of course, any abruptly started symptom, that may be caused by a disease, also the sudden absence of app
Is your food low in purine?
Our recipes have not been developed with a low purine diet in mind. Since vegetable protein generally contains less purine, our Juuri (Root) recipe is the best option. However, we do not have measurements of the purine content in our recipes and acco
Do you have food for dogs with allergies?
Alvar's recipes are not specifically designed for dogs with food allergies, but we do offer different alternatives in our selection that might be suitable for allergic dogs. Food allergies can be caused by many different sources of protein. Theoretic
Is your food glutenfree?
Our recipes with barley contain gluten, all other raw materials are naturally gluten-free. You can find detailed information on the individual recipes in the product list on our website www.alvarpet.com/en/store-en/. However, the manufacturer we use
Is your food suitable for cats?
Our dry food has been developed according to the dogs', nutritional needs and is thus not suitable for cats.