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Can Dogs Eat Cheese?

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Cheese?

Dogs can eat certain types of cheese but in very small quantities and not on a regular basis, as cheese typically has a very high fat and salt content.

Health

How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?

Now, we love our pooches. But from time to time they prove themselves to be the original mucky pups.

Puppies

How often should you walk your puppy?

For most pet parents, taking walks and playing with their pups is the highlight of the day.

Puppies

How To Stop Your Pup Crying in the Night

It's the day you've been waiting for – your pup is finally home.

Puppies

How to Prepare for Getting a Puppy

Your new puppy is almost ready to come and join you, and excitement is (understandably) reaching fever pitch.

Health

How to keep your dog warm in winter

Game of Throne fans will know – winter is always coming, pet parents.

Health

Pancreatitis and fat levels

When it comes to pancreatitis, one of the best ways to manage your dog’s symptoms is through their diet. This is because the pancreas is the organ that releases the enzymes that break down food during digestion.

Jellybean the Chihuahua

Breeds

Best Food for Chihuahuas

Small in stature, big in personality. It's important to ensure that you're giving your Chihuahua the best possible nutrition, like Butternut Box fresh dog food.

Behaviour & Training

Separation anxiety in dogs

Dogs are pretty smart and often they just don't like being left alone. Here's a quick run through of how separation anxiety can affect your four-legged friends.

Nutrition

What’s in your dog food?

Ever wondered what all those labels on your dog's food mean? Wonder no longer! Join our in-house vet as she explains what goes into the average packet of dog food.

Health

Dental Health in Dogs

Prevention is better than cure. Introducing a dental care routine for your dog, such as brushing and dental sticks, can help to prevent plaque and tartar buildup over time.

Butternut News

Why we do what we do

Our co-founder, Kevin, takes us through why BB exists

Health

Walkies! How to give your dog the best walks of their life

The very moment you jangle their lead and call out that immortal word - “walkies!” - your four-legged pal lumbers over to head out the door. They know what to expect, they know what’s coming.

Nutrition

Love at first bite? Transitioning your dog to natural food

How to transition your dog from dry food to natural food.

Behaviour & Training

Introducing a new dog to the pack

So, you’ve decided that one dog just isn’t enough. Well, we can’t blame you really. However, you may have some concerns regarding your current dog and how they may react to this new arrival.

Behaviour & Training

Can You Train an Old Dog?

A guide to training an adult pooch.

Butternut News

Why Do We Use Woolcool?

Butternut Box partners with Woolcool to help insulate our food pouches as they travel to customers homes.

Lifestyle

Adopting a Dog From Abroad: All You Need To Know

Eleanor shares her story of how her rescue pooch, Panda changed her life.

Behaviour & Training

Can Dogs Read Facial Expressions?

Although not their own primary method of communications, research is suggesting that our dogs are learning to read our facial expressions.

Behaviour & Training

Can my cross breed dog take part in shows?

Why let pedigrees have all the fun?! Everything you need to know about taking your mixed breed pooch to a Companion Dog Show

Breeds

The biggest breed meet ups in London

Is there anything more joyful than a bunch of dogs running around living their best lives? We've rounded up the biggest doggy meetups in London.

Breeds

Everything you need to know about Sighthounds

Thinking of getting a Sighthound? Learn all about their personalities quirks and what to expect in this blog post.

Puppies

Tips and advice on caring for your puppy

A blog from one of our professional dog trainer ambassadors, Jennifer Billot from Bone Ball Bark on getting a new puppy.

Vet Hub

The Vet Nurse Helpline

At Butternut Box, we want to make sure that every pet parent has support with their pup’s health and wellbeing. Our customers get free, 24/7 access to our Vet Nurse Helpline.

Vet Hub

Sustainability

We know that as vets you care about sustainability and want to work with like-minded businesses that tread lightly on the planet.