It's really easy:
1. Scoop the dry mix into the bowl.
2. Add warm water—usually enough to just cover the mix, but some dogs like it very wet while others prefer a more fluffy texture.
3. Let it absorb for whatever time you have (a long soak is best, but just moments works fine, too).
Bon appetit, serve it up!
Sometimes, you might like to switch water to plant or dairy milk—we hear it's very yum 🐾. And definitely add healthy extras to their bowl any time. Their gut bacteria will love it, and doggo's happy surprised looks will make your day!
Needs and appetites vary dramatically—even between dogs of the same weight— so it's a matter of finding the right balance for their activity level, size and metabolism.
Some of our customers do measure carefully because their dogs might be athletes, show dogs, needing strict weight or fat content control etc.. But for the rest of us, rule of thumb works a treat.
A Jumbo Economy 4.5kg bag contains 90 half-cup servings, which will get you about:
— 6 months' meals for a small dog
— 4 months for a medium dog
— 3 months-ish for a large dog.
To the get the best cumulative result, feed HHD once daily.
Of course, if you miss a day or longer it isn't the end of the earth. But overall, it's super important that gut bacteria that needs plants gets plants with reasonable consistency.
Actually, any time is good. HHD started out as Happy Dog Breakfast because that's how we fed our own dogs. But then people started telling us that evenings worked best for them.
As a case in point, home-alone dogs will benefit from a breakfast meal to keep them satiated and calm while their parents are away, but for dogs who bark at the moon (so to speak), evening probably works best.
The plant fibre and nutrients will work their gut-magic however and whenever they're ingested.
Generally, yes. Sensitive tummies and psyches need care and slowness, but most dogs (particularly certain breeds) take to it right away.
Suggestions for transitioning are on the packet but you know your own dog, just adapt and let them take all the time they need.
It's a good idea to add something they love to their meal to start with, and gradually ease it out. The most popular suggestions from customers are to add some yogurt or a few sardines. A gob of pure peanut butter works a treat too!
We still add some of those things to our dogs' bowls, we love the surprised looks on their faces and variety is good for their gut bacteria + mental alertness.
And don't worry, their biome will still be happy dancing, even with small amounts of HHD a day.
