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These dog biscuits are fabulous for helping those dogs that get the early morning hunger pukes or can be used to help settle a dogs tummy when they are not the best at travelling. They contain oats, calming chamomile and ginger to help settle the tum.

Bedtime Biscuit Recipe

• 220g finely ground oats (whizz normal porridge oats)
• 1 medium egg or one medium ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 2 teaspoon fine chamomile
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger finely grated

Combine the ingredients (you can use a nutri-bullet or similar). Roll into 14 golf ball sized portions. Pop onto a baking tray, press lightly to slightly flatten each biscuit. Bake on 180 fan for 15 mins.

Can be given as is or served soaked in warm goats milk.

• Small dogs half a biscuit
• Medium dogs 1 1.5 biscuit
• Large dogs 1.5 to 2 biscuits.

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Lily's Kitchen Bedtime Biscuits Review

Overview Nutrition Pricing Company Similar treats Comments Update Lily's Kitchen Bedtime Biscuits Review Type of food Daily treat dry baked Dog types Pet dogs Breed sizes Suitable for toy breed dogsAdult weight 1-4kg. e.g. Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier Suitable for small breed dogsAdult weight 4-10kg. e.g. Beagle, Dachshund, Jack Russell Suitable for medium breed dogsAdult weight 10-25kg. e.g. Border Collie, Staffie, Springer, Vizsla Suitable for large breed dogsAdult weight 25-45kg. e.g. Boxer, Labrador, Greyhound Suitable for giant breed dogsAdult weight 45kg+ e.g. Bernese, Great Dane, Mastiff Dog ages From 3 months to old age Pack sizes 100g packs RRP 100g packs = 2.99 ADD TO COMPARE At a glance Natural: Free from added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredientsHypoallergenic: Free from wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and artificial additivesNot clearly labelled: It is difficult to tell exactly what is in this food due to a lack of labelling clarity. Nutrition Composition Mixing bowl: Organic Light Rye Flour, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Oats, Organic Probiotic Yoghurt (5%), Organic Sunflower Oil, Nutritional Yeast, Organic Honey (4%), Organic Chamomile (1%), Organic Passion Flower (1%). As fed (BETA): Typical Analysis Protein 10.0%, Fat 7.0%, Fibre 1.0%, Ash 2.0%, Moisture 10.0%. Dry weight nutrients Above average Average Below average * NFE carbohydrate level (i.e. not including fibre). Level estimated from available data. Company See less more Manufacturer's product description " Delicious organic oval-shaped treats made with probiotic yoghurt, honey, passion and chamomile flowers. Say goodnight with these delicious crunchy treats. These organic biscuits are traditionally oven baked and we've included probiotic yoghurt, honey, passion flowers and chamomile flowers. They're also hypoallergenic and wheat free. These artisanal biscuits are made with delicious organic ingredients including organic oats and organic rye flour. The organic chamomile and passionflowers are botanicals associated with helping to get a good night's sleep. We've also included organic probiotic yoghurt, which is a lovely soothing ingredient that may aid digestion. Our baked biscuits are naturally nutritious and made to a recipe with no nasties whatsoever. Feeding guidelines: These treats are suitable for adult dogs from 4 months old. Feed one biscuit before bedtime. "

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Mixing bowl composition

This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.

Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.

Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.

Highlighted ingredients

Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.

As fed composition

While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.

For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.

Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.

Ingredient categories

Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.

Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.

Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.

Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.

Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.

For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary

The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.

With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.

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of feeding this food based on feeding the manufacturer's recommended daily amount from 100g packs bought at their rrp to a dog of:

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All suggested feeding amounts and costs are only approximate and may vary considerably from dog to dog. Be sure to contact the manufacturer if in any doubt.

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Country of origin: Germany

A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".

The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.

While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.

Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.

Do Dog Calming Treats Really Work to Reduce Anxiety

What is Canine Anxiety?

Anxiety in dogs can be described simply as a natural fear response thats gone a little wild. The fight or flight reaction they experience, just like humans, is completely natural.

However, when it is caused by something like thunder or fireworks, as well as other loud noises, this is when it becomes anxiety. The reason? These things cannot do any harm, but the brain says otherwise.

There are several factors that can cause anxiety in dogs, one of which is a lack of socialisation as a puppy or a string of bad experiences when they are young. Additionally, it can be caused by conditions such as dementia, traumatic experiences, and even genetics.

Ageing, in general, can also increase the anxiety levels in your pup, it can just be part of becoming a senior.

However, there is another form of anxiety that is incredibly common in dogs separation anxiety. Some breeds, especially spitz dogs, are particularly prone to become anxious and distressed when separated from their owner.

However, it is also seen in rescue dogs, those who have been rehomed a lot, as well as pups who have recently experienced a massive change in their lives.