Butternut blog
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
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
Lifestyle
Adopting a Dog From Abroad: All You Need To Know
Eleanor shares her story of how her rescue pooch, Panda changed her life.
13 Aug 2020
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
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
13 Aug 2020
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.
13 Aug 2020
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.
13 Aug 2020
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
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.
30 Jun 2020
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.
30 Jun 2020
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
Vet Hub
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
Vet Hub
The Nutrition Team
When Kev and Dave decided to cook for all the dogs of the world (we hope, one day), they enlisted the top experts in veterinary nutrition from the very beginning. There's no half measures where Butternutters are concerned – we make the best food, so we need the best expertise.
30 Jun 2020
Vet Hub
Is Butternut Box suitable for pancreatitis?
To give you a working insight into just who can benefit from our meals and what kinds of results Butternutters have been getting and indeed telling us about, we’d love to share some of our customer and vet reviews. We’ve had fab results from dogs suffering with pancreatitis, sensitive stomachs, obesity and digestive issues. Here are our favourite stories….
30 Jun 2020
Refer a Friend
Butternut Box 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.
27 Mar 2020
Breeds
Best Food for Golden Retriever
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
Nutrition
Tinned Dog Food: Pros and Cons
Tinned dog food has been around for decades, but how nutritionally beneficial is it compared to modern food? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages.
21 Dec 2019
Nutrition
What is Complete Dog Food?
For a dog food to be labelled complete, it must contain all of the vital, daily nutrients required by dogs with no need for supplementary food sources.
21 Dec 2019
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
Breeds
Best Dog Food for Boxers
These intelligent and active dogs need a balanced diet that gives them plenty of calories to burn. To keep them boxing-fit, their diet should be protein-rich.
21 Dec 2019
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
Breeds
Best Food for Pugs
Pugs are far from fussy, though many suffer from food intolerances and are prone to chubbiness. Be sure to choose the right food to keep them feeling pugtastic.
21 Dec 2019
Breeds
Best Food for Jack Russell
The JRT's small stature and big calorie burn means it's important to get their food just right. Always-on-the-go, they need a diet packed with protein and vitamins.
21 Dec 2019
Breeds
Best Food for German Shepherd
With thick bristly coats and a sturdy frame, German Shepherds need the right food to help keep them in tip-top condition.
21 Dec 2019