Like us, dogs might lose their appetites during the hot weather - it’s nothing to worry about. Feeding smaller meals throughout the day can be more appealing, especially if you serve them early in the morning or late in the evening when it's not as hot.

Regardless of mealtimes, it's really important to always have fresh, clean water available.

Butternut meals can also be popped into a kong or feeding toy and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. These can then be used as a tasty snack for when your pooch needs to cool down. Or you can try adding a splash of Bish Bash Broth to their bowl.

If you notice your dog developing symptoms of heat stroke, we’d recommend making an appointment to see your vet as soon as possible. Common symptoms include:

We've got some great tips for how to keep your dog cool in hot weather on our blog.

Important: Our meals are freshly cooked with no preservatives, so just like human food you wouldn’t want them sitting out at an ambient temperature for too long. If the weather is particularly hot, the food may spoil quicker than usual, so we recommend disposing of any uneaten food in the bowl rather than leaving it for your dog to finish later on.

During winter (particularly if it's snowing or icy), there's nothing quite like a hot meal to hit the spot. The great news is that Butternut meals can be popped in the microwave before serving so they're nice and warm - this also helps to get the aromas going at dinnertime.

We recommend using a microwavable dish and heating the meals for 30-second intervals until they are warmed through.