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Vet advice (video)

Dott. Bellei explains

Short pieces of advice from Dott. Bellei, a veterinary surgeon at Clinica ARS Veterinaria di Modena, who supports Pappa Fresh. In just a few minutes he explains how to make sense of labels, common mistakes and the quality of dog food.

How to read dog food labels Dott. Bellei — Clinica ARS Veterinaria di Modena
5 mistakes in feeding your dog Dott. Bellei — Clinica ARS Veterinaria di Modena
Cheap dog food: why it can cost you dearly Dott. Bellei — Clinica ARS Veterinaria di Modena
Nutrition
Puppy feeding: the complete guide

How much, how often and what to feed in the first months: portions, meal frequency, weaning and transition for healthy growth.

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Nutrition
How to choose the best food for your dog

Reading the label, assessing the ingredients and understanding kibble, wet food and fresh food: the method for choosing without being led by advertising.

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Training
How to train a puppy: a guide to the first months

Rules, positive reinforcement, socialization, the crate and managing nipping: a practical, gentle guide for your first months together.

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Health
Heart disease in dogs: symptoms, causes and prevention

The warning signs to recognize (coughing, fatigue, laboured breathing), the causes, the breeds at risk and what to do every day to protect the heart.

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Health
How to prevent dehydration in your dog

Warning signs to recognize, causes, how much water is needed and what to do in summer: practical advice and the role of wet food in hydration.

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Vet advice
How to read dog food labels: the 4 secrets

Protein, ash, preservatives, single-protein: how to truly gauge the quality of a food, explained by Dott. Bellei.

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Vet advice
5 mistakes in feeding your dog (and how to avoid them)

From oversized packs to food from the table: the most common mistakes and how to fix them, according to the vet.

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Vet advice
Cheap dog food: why it can cost you in health

The false economy of low-priced food: ingredient quality, health and the real cost over time.

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Feeding
How much should a dog eat per day?

The right amounts by weight, age and size, with a handy table and a portion calculator.

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Health
How to brush your dog's teeth (stress-free)

How often to do it, which toothpaste to use and how to prevent tartar and plaque.

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Training
How to get your dog used to the leash

What to do if it pulls, digs in its heels or bites the leash: loose-leash walking step by step.

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Health
Is fat bad for dogs? Fats and overweight

Good fats, fats to avoid and how to manage an overweight dog.

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Feeding
Can you give a dog table scraps?

Which table foods are safe, which are harmful and what to do if your dog eats too much.

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Training
The commands to teach your dog

Sit, stay, down, come: the basic commands explained step by step.

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Health
Elimination diet for dogs: how it works

Allergies and intolerances: how an elimination diet works and why single-protein helps.

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