Did you know that some dog breeds are unique in the way they digest and process their food? This means that specific dietary measures must be put in place to ensure they remain happy and healthy. In particular, breeds such as Dalmatians are known for requiring low purine diets – but why is this? What is purine? Skinner’s Field & Trial Grain-Free Recipe is a complete, grain-free recipe for dogs, specially formulated to help dogs with sensitivities or intolerances to grains such as wheat, maize, barley, rice and oats.

Skinner’s Field & Trial Salmon & Rice has been carefully developed to include a protein level of 25% and a fat level of 12% to support the energetic requirements of a range of active dogs, such as working gundogs, agility dogs and more! Linseed and vegetable oil naturally contain omega-6, which can support immune health, reproduction, growth, plus coat and skin condition 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. Salmon skin can also be healthy for you. The skin contains a lot of the healthy nutrients that the flesh does, including omega-3.

However, it is worth noting that salmon skin can also be toxic depending on the source. For instance, salmon from Atlantic fish farms contain a much higher concentration of toxic contaminants than freshly caught salmon. 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. The more the salmon’s body bends, the less fresh it is. Take the salmon and grab it with one hand, putting your hand under the middle of its body. If the body bends a lot, then it is not fresh. However, if the body stays quite stiff, then the salmon is fresh.

Skinner’s Field & Trial Salmon & Rice is a complete working dry dog food recipe which has been developed and formulated to support active dogs who are regularly working at all activity levels. It also helps with that famous “Skinners Shine” by providing a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids to support your dog’s skin and coat. If the salmon’s flesh is more vivid and pink/red, it is a fresh salmon. Less fresh salmons will have dull-looking flesh. Fresh salmon will have bright red gills. If the gills are dark red, then the salmon is not as fresh.But as you mentioned kibble density & bloat I felt I had to put my view over as well as felt it was hopefully helpful. Part of our sensitive range this wheat, maize and barley free dog food recipe is perfect for dogs with digestive sensitivities and/or dietary intolerances. When you cook salmon skin, make sure to grill, fry, or sear the salmon. Cooking the salmon skin this way will give you the perfect amount of crispiness and bring out the fats’ flavors. If you smoke, boil or steam the salmon skin, it will become rubbery and will not be very appetizing. Before you learn how to skin salmon, let’s take a look at how you would recognize if a salmon is fresh.