Bitesy Blog

Straight answers on feeding dogs and cats.

What is in the bowl, why it is there and how much to give: guides written by the people who formulate Bitesy, with every claim tied to what is printed on the pack.

The Bitesy Platinum Cat display stand with the six wet recipes and the kitten mousse
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Watch the new Bitesy Platinum Cat advert

Our new advert for Bitesy Platinum Cat wet food is here: six super-premium recipes and a kitten mousse, made for cats that take some convincing. Watch it and see what is in the can.

A cat eating Bitesy Essentials wet food from a bowl
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Is wet food better for cats? Wet vs dry, how to combine them, and why water is the real question

Is wet food better for cats than dry? A plain guide to what each does well, why hydration matters so much for cats, and how to mix wet and dry without overfeeding.

A long-haired tabby cat resting on a linen sofa
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Mono-protein cat food: what it is, and which cats really need it

Mono-protein (single-protein) cat food explained: what it means, why it helps cats with food sensitivities and itchy skin, and how to use it in an elimination diet.

Bitesy Platinum dual-protein salmon and seabream formula for dogs, 3 kg and 12 kg bags
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Best dog food for skin allergies? Why fish, seabream and salmon, is the place to start

Looking for the best dog food for skin allergies? Why fish-based dog food helps with itchy skin and dull coats: omega-3 from seabream and salmon, dual-protein recipes, and how Bitesy Platinum Dog uses fresh Mediterranean fish.

A cat next to a bag of Bitesy Essentials Cat dry food
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Taurine in cat food: the nutrient every complete cat food must contain, and why

What taurine does for cats, why cats cannot make enough of it, what happens when it is missing, and how to check a cat food label for it.

A dog beside a bag of Bitesy Essentials Dog dry food
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How much should I feed my dog? A simple guide to getting the amount right

How much should I feed my dog? How to work out the amount by weight, age and activity, how to use the feeding guide on the pack, and how to tell if your dog is getting too much or too little.

Bitesy Essentials wet food cans for dogs with a dog
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Complete cat food and complete dog food: what "complete" means on the label, and how to read the rest

Complete vs complementary, what the composition line tells you, why percentages matter, and how to read analytical constituents and additives on dog and cat food labels.

Bitesy Platinum mono-protein duck formula for dogs, 3 kg and 12 kg bags
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Hypoallergenic dog food: what it means, and when a dog really needs it

Hypoallergenic dog food explained: what the word really means, the difference between mono-protein and hydrolysed diets, and which dogs benefit. With the Bitesy Platinum turkey, duck and salmon recipes.

Bitesy Platinum dual-protein salmon and seabream formula for dogs, 3 kg and 12 kg bags
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What "super premium" dog food really means, and how to tell it from a premium price tag

Super premium dog food is a claim, not a standard. Here is what should be behind it: named proteins with percentages, fresh fish, digestible carbohydrates and functional extras. How the Bitesy Platinum dual-protein recipes are built.

Bitesy Essentials Dog 20 kg bag
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Everyday dog food that is actually complete: what to look for in a 20 kg bag

How to judge an everyday dry dog food: complete vs complementary, protein source and level, cereals, and the extras that matter. Inside the four Bitesy Essentials Dog recipes in 20 kg bags.

Bitesy Essentials Cat 15 kg bag
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Best cat food for indoor cats: urinary health, sterilised cats and what the label should say

What indoor and sterilised cats need from a dry food: urinary support, controlled fat, taurine and fibre. The three Bitesy Essentials Cat recipes explained, including the urinary and sterilised formulas.

A dog beside a bag of Bitesy Essentials Dog dry food
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Made in Malta: the family and the expertise behind Bitesy

Bitesy comes from Pet Nutrition House Ltd., a family-owned Maltese pet food company exporting to more than 85 countries. The story, the research and what "Mediterranean ingredients" means in practice.

A woman sitting in a field with her golden retriever
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What not to feed your dog: 12 foods to keep off the floor, and 5 that are fine

A clear list of foods that are dangerous for dogs (chocolate, grapes, onions, xylitol and more), the ones that are safe in moderation, and the feeding habits that matter more than any single food.

Bitesy Essentials chicken chunks wet food for cats, 405 g can
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How much should I feed my kitten? A week-by-week guide from weaning to one year

How much and how often to feed a kitten at 8, 12, 16 and 26 weeks, when to move from kitten to adult food, what the pack feeding guide means, and the mistakes that cause problems later.

Bitesy Platinum mono-protein salmon puppy formula for dogs
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Why is my dog scratching so much? Fleas, food and the order to check things in

A practical order for working out why a dog is scratching: parasites first, then skin infections, then environment, then diet. What a food trial involves and which foods to use.

Zoomark 2027, 22nd international trade show for pet food and pet care, 11–13 May 2027, Bologna
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Meet Bitesy at Zoomark 2027 in Bologna, 11–13 May

Bitesy and Pet Nutrition House will exhibit at Zoomark 2027, the international pet food and pet care trade show in Bologna, 11–13 May 2027. What we are bringing, and how to book a meeting.

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