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Can Dogs Eat Bananas?

Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and fibre for dogs. Due to the high sugar content, they should be fed only in fresh form, as an occasional snack.

22 Mar 2023 • 1m read

Lifestyle

As dog lovers and owners, we’ve always got our pet pups’ best interests at heart, but with so much advice readily available out there, it can be hard to determine between what is fact and what is fiction.

09 Mar 2023 • 1m read

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From Fusspots to Foodies: How to Manage a Picky Pet

Are you a pet parent grappling with your dog's fussy eating habits? More and more people are sharing their experiences with fussy pups, so rest assured it’s far more common than you might think.

11 Jan 2023 • 1m read

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Perfect Portions: How to Manage Your Dog’s Weight

Being a healthy weight isn't about looking good at the dog park - it's vital to their overall health and longevity. Research from across the globe agrees that managing a healthy weight can significantly ward off diseases and extend dogs’ lifespans.

11 Jan 2023 • 1m read

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Fur the Love of Dogs: Supporting Skin Health

Your dog's skin isn't just a coat - it's their armour. Serving as the first line of defence against external threats. Learn about how your dog's diet diet impacts their skin and coat health.

11 Jan 2023 • 1m read

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Top of the Tums: Digestive Health in Dogs

Looking for the diet that will finally sort out your dog’s dodgy tum? Discover the importance of meal digestibility and how it impacts your dog's gut health.

04 Jan 2023 • 1m read

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Digging Deeper: Research at Butternut Box

At Butternut Box, our motivation is simple and heartfelt: everything we do is #ForTheLoveOfDogs, guided by our purpose of helping them to live happier and healthier lives through the power of feeding fresh.

16 Dec 2022 • 1m read

Health

Tips for keeping your dog cool in hot weather

Hot weather means hot dogs (and we don’t mean the great-with-ketchup kind), so here are some top tips from our in-house vet Dr Ciara Clarke to help keep your dog cool and safe this summer.

21 Jul 2021 • 1m read

Health

How to keep your dog cool in summer

The UK isn't known for having the hottest summers but that doesn't stop us from spending our days in beer gardens and picking out our favourite ice creams. Even if the sun isn't beaming, you have to make sure your pooch is nice and cool. Seen as neither of the above activities are pooch-friendly, here are some tips on how to keep your dog cool in summer.

09 Jun 2021 • 1m read

Breeds

The most unexpected crossbreeds

Crossbreeds are very popular choices for those looking to adopt a dog. They often come with the best traits from each parent pooch and make for pawfect companions. We've all heard of a Labradoodle and a Cockapoo, but have you heard of these less common crossbreeds?

09 Jun 2021 • 1m read

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Can Dogs Eat Bananas?

7 Common Dog Myths Debunked

From Fusspots to Foodies: How to Manage a Picky Pet

Perfect Portions: How to Manage Your Dog’s Weight

Fur the Love of Dogs: Supporting Skin Health

Top of the Tums: Digestive Health in Dogs

Digging Deeper: Research at Butternut Box

Tips for keeping your dog cool in hot weather

How to keep your dog cool in summer

The most unexpected crossbreeds

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