🥕 Nutrition & Feeding: What Works for Our Teddies

With all the joy they give us, our teddies also keep us on our toes—especially when it comes to food. From picky appetites to sensitive stomachs, feeding them well has been one of the biggest and most frequent topics in our community. This article is a collection of insights, tips, and product suggestions shared over many months in our WhatsApp group.

❗ Please note: All recommendations are based on honest member experiences—no paid partnerships, ads, or promotions.

Feeding Sensitivities & Tummy Troubles

A lot of our teddies have had issues with soft poos, vomiting, and food-related allergies. Some changes that helped include:

  • Switching to turkey and rice instead of chicken

  • Choosing grain-free diets

  • Using hydrolyzed protein food like Hill’s for highly sensitive dogs

  • Avoiding beef or dairy in dogs prone to allergies

Some members found that even small changes (e.g., replacing one protein source) made a big difference in digestion and energy levels.

🥩 BARF (Raw Feeding)

The raw food (BARF) approach has been polarizing in the group. Some members swear by it:

“I’ve never seen him so excited to eat. He empties his bowl within seconds!”

“It’s been amazing—my dog eats with pleasure now, and we prepare meals in bulk to freeze.”

Others urge caution:

“It worked for a while, but then stomach issues returned stronger than before.”

“Our breeder told us poodles often don’t tolerate raw food well. It depends on the dog.”

Tips from the group include:

  • Use safe, reputable suppliers

  • Be mindful of temperature control in transport/storage

  • Supplement with kibble for added nutrients if needed

  • Gradual transition is key to avoid digestive upset

🍳 Cooking at Home

Some of us opted to prepare home-cooked meals to control ingredients and test what each dog tolerates best. Common go-to ingredients:

  • Turkey, lamb, rabbit, or fish

  • Cooked veggies (pumpkin, carrots)

  • Oils like flaxseed or coconut

  • Yogurt or cottage cheese (if tolerated)

  • Eggs, liver, and rice in moderation

🦴 Snacks & Training Treats

Many teddies do best on light, natural treats. Community favourites include:

  • Boiled chicken

  • Cheese bits

  • Hundelicious dry meat snacks

  • Avoiding overly processed treats whenever possible

Member-Recommended Brands & Shops

Here are some community favourites:

Hundelicious – fresh meals, natural snacks, Zurich-based

VetConcept – vet-approved kibble, especially for allergies

Royal Canin Gastrointestinal – helpful for poor eaters

The Goodstuff, Pets Deli, Edgar & Cooper

Final Thoughts

Every teddy is different. What works beautifully for one might upset another’s stomach. The best advice? Start simple, go slow, and pay attention. If something is working—stick with it. If not—don’t be afraid to try a new approach, and don’t hesitate to ask the group.

💌 Have a great product, recipe or trick that worked for you? Share it in the group or via email—we’ll keep building this resource together!