Barking Heads feeding guide
The right amount of any Barking Heads recipe to feed comes from the guide printed on that specific pack, matched to your dog's current weight, rather than a single figure that applies across the whole range — the dry and wet recipes differ enough in calorie density that a generic rule would be wrong for one or the other.
Why the pack's own guide is the starting point
Barking Heads' range spans dry kibble recipes such as the All Hounder line and wet pouches like Bowl Lickin' Chicken, and these differ enough in calorie density and moisture content that a feeding amount right for one would be wrong for the other. Always start from the guide on the specific bag or pouch you have bought.
Weigh food out with a kitchen scale rather than using a scoop or cup, since a scoop measures volume rather than weight and different recipes settle differently, which can lead to feeding more or less than intended without realising.
Adjusting from the starting point
The amount on any pack is a starting point rather than a fixed rule for your individual dog, since activity level, age, neuter status and metabolism all affect how much a particular dog needs. Check your dog's body condition every few weeks — feeling for ribs without pressing hard, and looking for a visible waist — and adjust the amount gradually if needed.
If you are moving from another food to a Barking Heads recipe, introduce it gradually over about a week, increasing the new food and reducing the old rather than switching in one go, which helps avoid the loose stools a sudden change can cause.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Barking Heads All Hounder Bowl Lickin Goodness Lamb
A grass-fed lamb kibble from Barking Heads' All Hounder joint-support range
From£14.99
Barking Heads All Hound Golden Years Chicken
Barking Heads' senior chicken recipe for older dogs, with joint-support additions
£14.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Bowl Lickin Goodness Chicken
Barking Heads' Bowl Lickin' Goodness chicken kibble, with joint support built in
From£14.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Golden Years Chicken
A joint-support chicken recipe for senior dogs, with a moderate 10% fat content
£64.99
Barking Heads All Hound Fat Dog Slim Chicken
A lower-fat weight-control chicken kibble from Barking Heads, at 9.5% fat
£14.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Fat Dog Slim
A lower-fat complete dry food for dogs that need to manage their weight
£64.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Fuss Pot Duck
A grain-free complete dry dog food for adults, built on 50% duck across four duck preparations
£14.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Puppy Days Turkey
Grain-free turkey puppy food with a feeding table set by weight and age, not just size
£14.99
Barking Heads All Hounder Hair Necessities Salmon
A grain-free Scottish salmon recipe from Barking Heads, built for coat and skin
From£14.99
Barking Heads Little Paws Bowl Lickin Chicken
A complete dry food for small breeds, led by chicken at 50% with rice and oats
From£14.99
Barking Heads Big Foot Puppy Turkey
Grain-free turkey kibble for large-breed puppies, with calcium and phosphorus set for their growth
£39.99
Barking Heads Small Breed Doggylicious Duck (Formally Tiny Paws Quackers)
A grain-free complete dry food for small breed adult dogs, built on 50% duck
£14.99
Common questions
- Is the feeding guide the same for all Barking Heads recipes?
- No, the dry and wet recipes differ in calorie density, so always use the guide printed on the specific pack you have bought rather than assuming it matches another product in the range.
- Should I feed my dog once or twice a day on Barking Heads food?
- Splitting the daily amount across two meals rather than one is generally recommended for most adult dogs, though check the guidance on your specific pack, which may include its own recommendation.
- How do I know if I'm feeding the right amount?
- Check your dog's body condition every few weeks rather than relying on the guide alone — you should be able to feel their ribs without pressing hard and see a waist from above. Adjust gradually if they are gaining or losing condition.
- Can I mix wet and dry Barking Heads food together?
- Many owners do combine wet and dry food from the same or different brands. If you do, work out the combined calories against your dog's daily needs rather than feeding a full portion of each, which would likely be too much.
- Does the feeding guide change for puppies or senior dogs?
- Yes, the Puppy Days and Golden Years recipes carry their own feeding guides suited to a growing puppy or an older dog's typically lower activity level, so check the guide on the specific life-stage recipe rather than the standard adult one.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.