The BVA told us: 'We don't recommend a raw food diet, at least without a vet's guidance. This is for two main reasons: the nutritional deficiencies that often come with feeding raw food (eg low taurine in cats or high vitamin A) and the risks associated with handling raw food – both for the pets and the household.' For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Hill's Science Plan: high-quality wet dog food specially tailored to support your dog throughout its life, from puppy to senior.

Here's what animal charity PDSA suggests you look for – and what to avoid – when choosing dog food. What to look for Forthglade: delicious wet dog food in a range of options, including adult dishes with brown rice, grain-free varieties and Gourmet dishes, as well as 90% meat complementary food.Rocco: delicious dog food made with 100% real fresh meat, with no formed meat or bone meal, available exclusively at zooplus! Some pets have specific nutritional needs based on clinically identified issues, and they should eat diets appropriate to their needs under veterinary supervision.

Weight-related problems can range from musculoskeletal conditions to breathing issues and diabetes, among others. Dry foods are usually the most economical, and easiest for you to feed and store. Owners who feed wet food should monitor their pet's teeth, as it can predispose them to dental disease. There's some debate regarding whether one is better than the other. The BVA says: 'There is not enough evidence to recommend one over the other; there are advantages to both. A vet will be able to recommend the most suitable diet.' Customer scores are based on how satisfied they are with the brand overall and whether or not they would recommend it.So, as long as you're buying a complete commercial pet food, your dog should be getting all the nutrients they need and you don't need to supplement this with anything else. Commercial options are a safer bet for nutrition. The PFMA says that commercially prepared raw dog food marked as ‘complete’ meets the guidelines to provide the nutritional balance a dog needs in their daily diet. To find out which are the best and worst dog food brands, in November 2021 we surveyed 1,564 Which? members who had bought dog food recently and asked about their experiences with their chosen brand.