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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.

  • 03 Dec 2020
  • 5m read

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.

  • 05 Nov 2020
  • 3m read

Puppies

How To Stop Your Pup Crying in the Night

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

  • 28 Oct 2020
  • 3m read

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.

  • 28 Oct 2020
  • 3m read

Health

How to keep your dog warm in winter

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

  • 28 Oct 2020
  • 3m read

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.

  • 21 Oct 2020
  • 4m read
Jellybean the Chihuahua

Breeds

Chihuahua: Breed Guide

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.

  • 30 Sep 2020
  • 6m read

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.

  • 19 Aug 2020
  • 7m read

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.

  • 17 Aug 2020
  • 5m read

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.

  • 17 Aug 2020
  • 4m read

Butternut News

Why We Do What We Do

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

  • 17 Aug 2020
  • 3m read

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.

  • 17 Aug 2020
  • 7m read

Nutrition

Love at first bite? Transitioning your dog to natural food

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

  • 17 Aug 2020
  • 3m read

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.

  • 14 Aug 2020
  • 3m read

Behaviour & Training

Can You Train an Old Dog?

A guide to training an adult pooch.

  • 14 Aug 2020
  • 4m read

Butternut News

Why Do We Use Woolcool?

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

  • 13 Aug 2020
  • 4m read

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.

  • 13 Aug 2020
  • 5m read

Breeds

Sighthounds: All You Need to Know

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

  • 13 Aug 2020
  • 5m read

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.

  • 13 Aug 2020
  • 6m read

Puppies

Is Butternut Box Suitable for Puppies?

Butternut Box is is an all life stages dog food, meaning it is suitable for puppies and we think it's the best diet you can give them. Our protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus content has been formulated to support dogs right through from puppy to adulthood.

  • 30 Jun 2020
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Nutrition

Feeding Guidelines and Weight Management

Using a combination of the latest scientific literature, the expertise of our veterinary nutrition consultants and data learning, we have devised our very own algorithm or "nutritional calculator". This accounts for each individual dog’s age, weight, breed, body condition score, activity level and treat intake.

  • 30 Jun 2020
  • 3m read
Refer a friend hero

Refer a Friend

Refer a Friend

Butternut box refer a friend programme. For every friend that you refer we'll also donate a meal to a dog in need. Discount for your friends, family, neighbours.

  • 27 Mar 2020
  • 1m read
Golden Retriever eating Butternut Box

Breeds

Golden Retriever: Breed Guide

Golden Retrievers love any food they can get their paws on. To avoid excess weight gain, you should choose a nutritious food to keep them fuller for longer.

  • 21 Dec 2019
  • 7m read
Butternut Box fresh dog food

Nutrition

What Is Fresh Dog Food?

Fresh dog food is made using high quality ingredients that are prepared and gently cooked as you would at home, with no artificial additives or preservatives.

  • 21 Dec 2019
  • 5m read
Dogs and carbohydrates

Nutrition

Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates?

Just like humans, dogs are omnivores. This means that for optimal health, they need a balanced diet containing a range of food, including carbohydrates.

  • 21 Dec 2019
  • 4m read