--- title: blog | Dog Health & Wellness description: Dog Health & Wellness | Discover essential insights on dog nutrition, health, and wellness. Learn how to provide your dog with the best care through informed dietary choices and support during challenging times. --- [![Wunderdog Logo](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/wunderdog-logo-2.png)](https://mywunderdog.com/home) - [Home](https://mywunderdog.com/home) - [Our Products](https://mywunderdog.com/products) - [Blog](https://mywunderdog.com/blog) - [Help](https://mywunderdog.com/help) [Sign In](https://mywunderdog.com/sign-in) [GET YOUR TASTER PACK](https://mywunderdog.com/taster-pack) 🛒 - [Home](https://mywunderdog.com/home) - [Our Products](https://mywunderdog.com/products) - [Blog](https://mywunderdog.com/blog) - [Help](https://mywunderdog.com/help) [Sign In](https://mywunderdog.com/sign-in) [TASTER PACK](https://mywunderdog.com/taster-pack) 🛒 [Skip to content](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/tag/dog-health-wellness#main-content) [![logo](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.webp?height=44&name=logo.webp)](https://mywunderdog.com) - [Home](https://mywunderdog.com/home) - [Shop Now](https://mywunderdog.com/shop) - [Wundercat](https://resources.mywunderdog.com/wundercat) - [Wundercare](https://resources.mywunderdog.com/free-vet-consultation) - [Blog](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights) - [Help](https://knowledge.mywunderdog.com) [Sign In](https://mywunderdog.com/sign-in) [Get Your Taster Pack](https://mywunderdog.com/taster-pack) [![cart](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/cart.svg)](https://mywunderdog.com/cart) [![logo](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.webp?height=32&name=logo.webp)](https://mywunderdog.com) - [Home](https://mywunderdog.com/home) - [Shop Now](https://mywunderdog.com/shop) - [Wundercat](https://resources.mywunderdog.com/wundercat) - [Wundercare](https://resources.mywunderdog.com/free-vet-consultation) - [Blog](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights) - [Help](https://knowledge.mywunderdog.com) [Sign In](https://mywunderdog.com/sign-in) [Get Your Taster Pack](https://mywunderdog.com/taster-pack) # Nutritional Insights **Get all the must-know info to make the best choices for your dog's wellbeing. We simplify those tricky topics about dog nutrition, health and wellness, providing helpful insights and practical guidelines to give your dog the top-notch care they deserve.** [![Grey cat sitting inside a cardboard box with the Wundercat logo](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/wundercat-why-cats-love-boxes.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-do-cats-love-boxes-so-much-wundercat) ### [Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much?](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-do-cats-love-boxes-so-much-wundercat) You spent ages choosing the perfect cat bed. Soft, cosy, just the right size. Then a parcel ... [Read More](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-do-cats-love-boxes-so-much-wundercat) [![Pregnant dog resting on a white bed, showing her growing belly during pregnancy.](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/feeding-pregnant-dog-nutrition-guide-wunderdog.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) ### [Feeding a Pregnant Dog: What Actually Changes, and When](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) A quick glimpse: a pregnant dog's energy needs barely move for the first six weeks, then climb ... [Read More](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) [![Puppy sitting on grass during a training session with its owner, Wunderdog UAE.](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/puppy-training-tips-uae-wunderdog.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-puppys-first-lessons) ### [Puppy Training Made Simple: Six Things to Teach First](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-puppys-first-lessons) Your puppy already knows one thing by heart: the sound of the fridge door opening. So yes, they can ... [Read More](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-puppys-first-lessons) 1\. ### [Feeding a Pregnant Dog: What Actually Changes, and When](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) A quick glimpse: a pregnant dog's energy needs barely move for the first six weeks, then climb fast, peaking during lactation at roughly two and a half times her normal ... ### Dr. Georges Rizk, In-House Veterinary Consultant at Wunderdog [![Feeding a Pregnant Dog: What Actually Changes, and When](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/feeding-pregnant-dog-nutrition-guide-wunderdog.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) 7 October, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/feeding-a-pregnant-dog-what-actually-changes-and-when) 2\. ### [Gift a Meal: Raising Wunderdogs Together](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/gift-a-meal-raising-wunderdogs-together) Right now, across the UAE, there are dogs curled up in rescue centres, waiting for someone to walk in and choose them. They don't know yet how loved they're about to be. But while ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![Gift a Meal: Raising Wunderdogs Together](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Gift%20A%20Meal%20Banner%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/gift-a-meal-raising-wunderdogs-together) 16 September, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/gift-a-meal-raising-wunderdogs-together) 3\. ### [What Does Your Dog's Heart Murmur Grade (1 to 6) Actually ...](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/what-does-your-dogs-heart-murmur-grade-1-to-6-actually-mean) Here's the short version: your dog's heart murmur grade (a number from 1 to 6) tells you how loud the murmur is, not how sick their heart is. A soft grade 2 can sit on top of real ... ### Dr. Georges Rizk, In-House Veterinary Consultant at Wunderdog [![What Does Your Dog's Heart Murmur Grade (1 to 6) Actually Mean?](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/dog-heart-murmur-guide-senior-labrador.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/what-does-your-dogs-heart-murmur-grade-1-to-6-actually-mean) 29 July, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/what-does-your-dogs-heart-murmur-grade-1-to-6-actually-mean) 4\. ### [Cavalier Heart Disease: Signs, Prevention & Care](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/cavalier-heart-disease-signs-prevention-care) Cavaliers are genetically predisposed to Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease (DMVD), the most common heart disease seen in dogs. It often develops years before owners notice ... ### Dr. Georges Rizk, In-House Veterinary Consultant at Wunderdog [![Cavalier Heart Disease: Signs, Prevention & Care](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-mitral-valve-disease-blog-cover.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/cavalier-heart-disease-signs-prevention-care) 15 July, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/cavalier-heart-disease-signs-prevention-care) 5\. ### [A Dog Parent’s Guide to UAE Summers](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-dog-parents-guide-to-uae-summers) Living with a dog in the UAE means adapting. The climate affects everything: walks, hydration, appetite, energy, and daily comfort. Many dog parents notice changes as temperatures ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![A Dog Parent’s Guide to UAE Summers](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/uae-dog-summer-guide-wunderdog-beach.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-dog-parents-guide-to-uae-summers) 8 May, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-dog-parents-guide-to-uae-summers) 6\. ### [Mind, Body, Soul: A Dog Nutrition Journey That Changes Over ...](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/mind-body-soul-a-dog-nutrition-journey-that-changes-over-time) When a client recently asked me why her Labrador was thriving on a recipe that made her friend's Lab gassy and lethargic, I wasn't surprised. I hear variations of this question ... ### Dr. Georges Rizk, In-House Veterinary Consultant at Wunderdog [![Mind, Body, Soul: A Dog Nutrition Journey That Changes Over Time](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/dog-life-stages-puppy-adult-senior-nutrition-wunderdog.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/mind-body-soul-a-dog-nutrition-journey-that-changes-over-time) 6 February, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/mind-body-soul-a-dog-nutrition-journey-that-changes-over-time) 7\. ### [Personalised Dog Nutrition in the UAE: Why One Size Doesn’t ...](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/personalised-dog-nutrition-in-the-uae-why-one-size-doesnt-fit-all) Most dog food is built around an idea that does not hold up in real life: that there is an “average dog” with average needs. In reality, no two dogs are the same. They differ in ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![Personalised Dog Nutrition in the UAE: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Blogs/wunderdog-uae-one-size-doesnt-fit-all-dog-nutrition.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/personalised-dog-nutrition-in-the-uae-why-one-size-doesnt-fit-all) 2 February, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/personalised-dog-nutrition-in-the-uae-why-one-size-doesnt-fit-all) 8\. ### [Omega-3s for Dogs: Why Fat Isn’t the Enemy](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/when-fat-isnt-the-enemy-the-role-of-omega-3s-in-healing) For years, many dog parents have been taught to fear fat. Low-fat labels feel safer. Fat-free treats feel responsible. And when a dog struggles with weight, joints, or digestion, ... ### Dr. Georges Rizk, In-House Veterinary Consultant at Wunderdog [![Omega-3s for Dogs: Why Fat Isn’t the Enemy](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/omega-3s-for-dogs-purposeful-fat-wunderdog-uae.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/when-fat-isnt-the-enemy-the-role-of-omega-3s-in-healing) 27 January, 2026 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/when-fat-isnt-the-enemy-the-role-of-omega-3s-in-healing) 9\. ### [Reading the Signs: When Digestive Issues Signal Something More](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/reading-the-signs-when-digestive-issues-signal-something-more) An occasional soft stool or a single episode of vomiting can happen to many dogs and often settles quickly. But when digestive signs repeat, linger, or start to feel like a ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![Reading the Signs: When Digestive Issues Signal Something More](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Reading%20the%20Signs%20blog%20banner%201.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/reading-the-signs-when-digestive-issues-signal-something-more) 31 December, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/reading-the-signs-when-digestive-issues-signal-something-more) 10\. ### [The Gut-Brain Connection and Your Dog’s Health](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/the-gut-brain-connection-and-your-dogs-health) Your dog's gut is doing a lot more than you think. While you're watching them play, sleep, or greet you at the door, their digestive system is quietly running the show. It's not ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![The Gut-Brain Connection and Your Dog’s Health](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Gut-Brain%20Axis%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/the-gut-brain-connection-and-your-dogs-health) 5 November, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/the-gut-brain-connection-and-your-dogs-health) 11\. ### [A Day in the Life of a Rescue Dog](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-rescue-dog) Life in a rescue centre is filled with care and preparation. Every meal, walk, and gentle touch helps a rescue dog move closer to their forever home. These daily moments become ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![A Day in the Life of a Rescue Dog](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/1-SD.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-rescue-dog) 24 September, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-rescue-dog) 12\. ### [How to Recognise and Manage Pain in Pets](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/september-is-animal-pain-awareness-month-what-every-pet-owner-should-know) September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about how animals experience pain and what we can do to help them. Just like us, pets can suffer ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![How to Recognise and Manage Pain in Pets](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Dogs%20with%20owner.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/september-is-animal-pain-awareness-month-what-every-pet-owner-should-know) 15 September, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/september-is-animal-pain-awareness-month-what-every-pet-owner-should-know) 13\. ### [5 Signs Your Dog Isn't Thriving on Kibble (and what to do)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/5-signs-your-dog-isnt-thriving-on-kibble) The bag promised complete nutrition. The reviews were stellar. Your vet said it was fine. Yet here you are at 2 AM, googling "why is my dog's poop like concrete" while your poor ... ### Mariette du Plessis [![5 Signs Your Dog Isn't Thriving on Kibble (and what to do)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/blueeyed-puppy-lies-ball-large-muzzle-french-mastiff2.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/5-signs-your-dog-isnt-thriving-on-kibble) 10 September, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/5-signs-your-dog-isnt-thriving-on-kibble) 14\. ### [Why Your Dog Turns Into a Picky Eater When Summer Hits (And ...](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-your-dog-turns-into-a-picky-eater-when-summer-hits-and-how-to-help) Summer brings so many joys, those epic sunset walks, lazy afternoons in the backyard, and maybe even a dog-friendly beach trip or two. But if you've been scratching your head ... ### Alaa Mneimneh [![Why Your Dog Turns Into a Picky Eater When Summer Hits (And How to Help)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/Blogs/Dog%20sitting%20next%20to%20bowls.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-your-dog-turns-into-a-picky-eater-when-summer-hits-and-how-to-help) 15 August, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/why-your-dog-turns-into-a-picky-eater-when-summer-hits-and-how-to-help) 15\. ### [Your Dog's Role in Health and Healing](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-dogs-role-in-health-and-healing) Has your dog ever seemed to know exactly when you needed comfort? If you've noticed your dog settling beside you during a tough day or offering a gentle nuzzle when you're feeling ... ### Mariette du Plessis [![Your Dog's Role in Health and Healing](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hubfs/m5xgybx3cdrm80cmz2cazgmw68.jpg)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-dogs-role-in-health-and-healing) 12 February, 2025 [![1080 favicon-1](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1080%20favicon-1.png?width=108&height=108&name=1080%20favicon-1.png)](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/insights/your-dogs-role-in-health-and-healing) [![logo](https://blog.mywunderdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.webp?height=28&name=logo.webp)](https://mywunderdog.com) Real food for dogs. Not dog food. Made fresh. 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