Can dogs eat cucumber?

can dogs eat cucumber

Whether you like adding them to a summery salad, or just placing them over your eyelids while you take a nap, cucumbers are an item found in many fridges. Another item found in many fridges is a dog’s nose, sniffing for treats, but is it safe to share some cucumber with your Schnauzer or Shih … Read more

Can dogs eat mango?

can dogs eat mango

Is there any flavour quite as tropical as mango? Whenever we eat it, we’re eating the flavour of sunny beaches, cocktails by the sea, and it’s ever so refreshing too. Can you feed it to your dog, though? That’s what we’re going to answer in today’s blog post. Good news! Yes indeed, we have good … Read more

Can dogs eat citrus fruits?

can dogs eat citrus fruit

To many of us, a freshly sliced orange on a hot sunny day can be a refreshing treat, and like many treats that we enjoy, our dogs will see us enjoying this fruit and will want to get in on the act. But is it safe to share any citrus fruits with your dog? There … Read more

Can dogs eat prawns?

can dogs eat prawns

Whether you’re planning on pulling together a fun seafood paella, or going retro-classic with a prawn cocktail, your dog is sure to give you the eye as you’re preparing these dishes in the kitchen. However, is it ok to share your prawns with your pooch? In this blog post, we’ll find out. The pungent prawn … Read more

Can dogs eat eggs?

can dogs eat eggs

Remember the #DogEggChallenge on TikTok? Owners would place an egg in a dog’s mouth to see if they’d break it or not – with varying results! The challenge went viral and led to many of us asking –  is it safe to give dogs raw eggs? And we’re not just thinking about the carpet…  In … Read more

Can dogs eat sweetcorn?

On those long, summer evenings and lazy weekends, you might fire up the barbecue and along with all the meat, you may well cook up some corn on the cob as well. While your dog’s eyes, nose and drooling mouth will be drawn to the sausages and burgers, the question today is whether or not … Read more

Why is protein important in my dog’s diet?

does my dog need protein

Whenever you shop for dog food, you’ll often hear or read that the food is full of protein. At tails.com, it’s no different, and our food is packed full of healthy proteins that have been balanced using our tailor-made dry food recipes so that your dog will get exactly the right amount. But what role … Read more

Can dogs eat pasta?

can my dog eat pasta

To many, the idea of feeding pasta to a dog might seem a little strange, but we’re not talking about taking your dog out for a Carbonara (though most dogs would thoroughly enjoy this regardless of whether or not it’s good for them). So today, we’re going to talk you through whether you should give … Read more

Do dogs need fibre in their diet?

Schauser cross Jack Russell running on a muddy path, running towards the camera

The ideal food for your dog is a varied, balanced diet – from proteins packed with energy, to vitamins that support eyes, coat, and so much more. One of the most important signs for a healthy dog is a healthy poo – and fibre is key. So how do you know how much fibre your … Read more

What is meat meal and why do we use it?

Zeus Alaskan Malamute

Loveleen is in the Food Team at tails.com and she’s our guest blogger this week to dish up everything you need to know on meat meal, why we use it in your dog’s kibble recipe, its nutritional goodness, and much, much more! Protein power “Meat meals (also called dehydrated meat) are often used in kibble … Read more