There’s no question DCM in dogs is serious. But the real causes have yet to be found and until they are, 'fake news’ is rife. Let’s get the science, please! Until then, here’s a layperson’s recap of what we really know about DCM.

Do a quick search for 'homemade dog food’, and you'll get back a raft of recipes. However, while well-intentioned, many of these recipes just don’t give dogs what they need. We do a round-up of the common gaps in homemade dog food.

This is the simplest dog food recipe around. Seriously. (But if you DO want to spend all Sunday making your dog's food, knock yourself out.) However, here we show you how to make balanced homemade food, that also boosts their health, in three easy steps.