Pet Care - Frequently Asked Questions

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The Burns team of nutritionists have put together a selection of answers to questions they get asked on a regular basis. If you would like further information on any of the subjects below you can email info@burnspet.co.uk or phone our free advice line on 0800 083 66 96

Why does Burns pet food contain Ash?
Does cooking food reduce its nutritional value?
What does the word Holistic actually mean?
Why is the protein in wet food much lower than dry food?
Why Dogs and Cats eat grass?
Isn't raw food better than cooked?
Why should i change if my pet is fine on its present diet?
I can't be overfeeding because my pet is not overweight
I can't be overfeeding because my pet only eats what he needs and leaves the rest
My pet is underweight. Should I feed him more?
Show animal
Why don't Burns produce a senior diet?

What is Gluten?
Why does Burns Real Food contain synthetic but not natural vitamins?
What if the pet won't eat?
My Dog/Cat vomits/has diarrhoea occasionally but isn't ill
The Fussy Pet
The Perpetually Hungry Pet
Which is better - Moist or Dry?
How much food does my pet need?
Is it harmful to add other things to the pet food?
My dog/Cat has dry, flaky skin. Does he need more oil in his diet?
My pet has arthritis. Will adding oil to his diet help this?
Pets with Digestive Problems
The Anorexic pet
Why don't Burns produce a diet for large breed dogs?