Fresh Food for Sussex Spaniels

Low to the ground with a great sense of smell, the Sussex spaniel was bred in England to flush birds out of hiding for hunters. An uncommon breed, these dogs make loving companions and are good with children as well as other pets, including cats. Sussex spaniels love to be around their people and will bark and howl if left alone at home for hours at a time. They will also bark to alert you to strangers approaching your home. They’re a more laid-back spaniel, but still need exercise—they’re happy with walks and hikes, though they aren’t fast. Their soft, wavy golden-brown hair should be brushed regularly to keep mats from forming.

What’s the best dog food for Sussex spaniels?

A diet of fresh food for your Sussex spaniel is the best way to support their health and happiness — along with moderate exercise, regular vet care, and a loving family that will provide lots of attention.r

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Why fresh is best for your Sussex Spaniels

Highly processed kibble can contribute to many issues that can compromise your Sussex Spaniels’s health. Recipes from The Farmer’s Dog are made with fresh, human-grade ingredients, steamed to retain nutrients, and pre-portioned to help maintain weight.

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Protect joints

Sussex spaniels are prone to joint issues. Maintaining a lean body condition can help. And fresh food from The Farmer’s Dog contains Omega-3 fatty acids, proven to reduce inflammation and improve arthritis. Even if kibble contains these healthy fats, they can go rancid sitting on the shelf for long periods. Rancid fats don’t deliver the intended health benefits, and in fact can contribute to inflammation. Fresh food delivers these powerful nutrients intact to your Sussex spaniel.

Dial up dental health (and fresh breath!)

For dogs like Sussex spaniels, who may be prone to dental disease, don’t look to a dried pellet to clean teeth. Kibble is an ultra-processed food—it sticks to teeth, contributing to plaque, and it can contain substances that actually fuel inflammation in the tissues of the body, including the mouth. Eating for dental health means eating for overall health. A fresh, whole-food diet promotes a healthier immune system, which helps ward off dental infections—and it doesn’t stick to teeth.

Build a plan for your Sussex Spaniels

Your Sussex Spaniels will do best on a diet of nutrient-dense food made from fresh, whole ingredients.

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Tell us about your dog
Our plans are tailored to your dog’s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition and other factors.
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Choose your recipes
Pick the recipes that work best for your pup, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).
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Get your trial box
Your trial contains up to 2 weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it’s working for your dog before your first full order ships.
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After you’ve had a chance to try (and love) it, start getting perfectly timed deliveries of fresh, healthy food.

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Maintain a healthy weight

It’s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog, big or small. Being even a little overweight can increase your Sussex spaniel's odds of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan, tailored to your dog’s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easy.

Provide nutrients that can reduce the odds of cancer

There’s no sure way to eliminate the risk of cancer, but there are things you can do to give your Sussex spaniel the best chance at more healthy years: Keep them lean, avoid heavily processed foods that may contain preservatives and carcinogens, and feed them a fresh diet that can help reduce inflammation. Dietary antioxidants—like those found in fresh vegetables— are proven to help decrease the risk of cancer. Processed kibble and canned food just can't supply fresh, whole vegetables like a fresh diet can for your Sussex spaniel.

What customers are saying about fresh dog food

“Obi had terrible allergies. We tried everything. After switching to The Farmer’s Dog he doesn’t have one single hot spot, and he doesn’t lick his paws chronically anymore. He also has a bunch of energy.”
— Obi’s mom
“As soon as we brought The Farmer’s Dog home, her skin was better, she was more active (and high quality poops!). If I can invest in her health and be proactive I think it’s worth it.”
— Tyene’s dad
“Atticus had bad gas and diarrhea. I just thought it was part of having a big dog. With The Farmer’s Dog, it was a complete 180. I should have known that what you put in your body makes a huge difference.”
— Atticus’ mom