🍖Food for the Chow Chow
Chow Chow : Not very active, it gains weight easily: around 250 to 350 g of kibble per day with close body-condition checks, as the compact silhouette quickly hides excess weight. With the breed prone to skin sensitivities, an omega-3-rich diet supports skin and coat.
Diet is the number-one health lever for your dog — and the product family with the loudest marketing. Our guides compare product types, teach you to read a label and give realistic price ranges, so you feed right without paying for the packaging.
The number-one budget item: expect €20–90 per month of kibble depending on size, and judge a bag on its ingredient list (named animal proteins first) rather than its marketing.
The guides that apply to you
- Which senior dog food should you choose? The complete guide
Protein, phosphorus, joints, palatability: how to choose senior dog food suited to an ageing dog, and how much it costs.
- Large breed dog food: steady growth and a sensitive stomach
Calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, kibble size, bloat prevention: how to choose large breed dog food, from puppyhood to adulthood.
- Wet or dry dog food: which should you feed day to day?
Hydration, palatability, budget, tartar: wet or dry dog food, the pros and cons of each option, and why mixed feeding is worth considering.
- Automatic dog feeder: which one should you choose?
Capacity, scheduling, anti-jam mechanism, backup battery: how to choose an automatic dog feeder to match your daily routine.
- Kibble or a home-cooked diet for your dog: which should you choose?
Nutritional balance, preparation time, monthly cost: kibble or a home-cooked diet, the honest comparison to help you choose the right way to feed your dog.
- Feeding a puppy: 8 common mistakes to avoid
Abrupt food changes, cow’s milk, cooked bones, overfeeding, calcium: the most common puppy feeding mistakes and how to feed a young dog properly.