Choosing the right food for your adult dog is crucial in helping them live a happy, healthy life.

To do this, consider your pooch's individual needs - like their breed, size, activity level, and any health conditions they may have - and opt for a food that contains a high-quality protein and is free from harmful fillers, colours, and flavours.

This ensures you're selecting a nutritionally balanced meal that keeps your furry friend's tail wagging at all times.

The best time to switch your pup to adult food depends on their size, activity level, and maturity signs. This is typically as follows:

• Small breeds (weighing under 20 lbs): Around 9-12 months old
• Medium breeds (weighing 20-50 lbs): Around 12-14 months old
• Large breeds (weighing 50-100 lbs): Around 15-18 months old
• Giant breeds (weighing over 100 lbs): May need puppy food until they reach 18-24 months to support steady growth.

More active dogs may benefit from staying on puppy-formulated foods a little longer for the extra protein and calories.

If you need advice on when to switch your pooch to adult dog food, always be sure to consult your veterinary expert.

Food intolerances in dogs, be it a grain allergy or hypersensitivity to a specific type of protein, are surprisingly common, and there are several symptoms you can be on the lookout for if you suspect it's a problem.

If your dog is itching excessively, has inflamed skin, suffers recurrent ear infections, and has digestive issues like gas, vomiting, and diarrhoea, it's worth checking with a vet if it's their diet that could be causing their problems, and switching to a food that's suitable for sensitive stomachs.