Feeding

What goes in the bowl, how much, and what it costs once the puppy grows. These guides use British feeding charts, British prices and the Food Standards Agency's own testing, and no food brand pays to appear in them.

• Calming supplements for dogs (UK): what the evidence says

  YuMOVE Calming Care, Zylkene and calming chews compared on ingredients and UK prices, what the research shows, and what to try first before fireworks.

• Dog bowls and slow feeders (UK): when a £5 bowl is enough

  Which dog bowl to buy in the UK, when a slow feeder helps, and why a raised bowl can be the wrong call. Prices from zooplus UK, advice from PDSA.

• How much does it cost to feed a dog? (UK, per week & month)

  A 12kg dog costs about £16 a month on mid-range kibble, a labrador £32. Enter your dog's weight for your own weekly and monthly bill, plus 23 breeds.

• Dog joint supplements (UK): what the evidence says

  Which dog joint supplements are worth it? YuMOVE vs Flexi Protect on printed doses and price, what the research found, and which dogs should skip them.

• Do dogs on complete food need supplements? (UK)

  Does a dog on complete food need a daily multivitamin or superfood topper? What UK Pet Food and a vet nutritionist say, plus prices for three products.

• Dog training treats (UK): size, calories and cost per session

  UK training treats, judged on kcal, piece size and cost per 100 kcal. What the 10% rule means, which packs hide their calories, and when kibble wins.

• How much to feed a puppy: the chart on the bag is a starting point

  UK puppy feeding charts do not all mean the same thing. How to read them, how many meals by age, and the body test that beats any chart.

• Puppy food subscriptions in the UK: what they cost once the puppy grows

  Six UK dog food subscriptions compared, from 85p to £3.26 a day for a 12kg dog, and why a labrador puppy's bill nearly doubles in its first year.

• Raw or kibble for a puppy? What the UK evidence actually says

  Raw or kibble for a puppy? The FSA found pathogens in 35% of raw packs it tested. What that means, the calcium risk, and the real case for raw.

• Senior dog food (UK): what changes, what's marketing

  Does an older dog need senior food? What PDSA says, what the labels show on Hill's, Arden Grange and IAMS, and what each costs per kg.