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Dog nutrition
Dogs’ Sensitive Skin and Paws: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
In this article, we discuss common causes, symptoms, and practical tips for treating sensitive skin and paws, so your dog stays happy, healthy, and doesn’t have to suffer from itching.

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Customer Insights – How Alvar's Diet Impacts Dog Wellbeing
Every meal matters! At Alvar, we want to support dog health by offering nutritious and tailored dog food to meet their needs. That’s why we conducted a survey among our regular customers to better ...

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Where Does Dog Food Come From? Origins and Safety
Recent reports of sick dogs have sparked interest among many dog owners about the origins of food and ingredients. In this blog, we explain the production of Alvar Pet foods, the sourcing of raw ma...

DIY recipe: Ice cream for dogs
In collacoration with @vanelja Virpi and her Golden Retrieve Helle we proudly present: Helle's Pupsicles!

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Knit your own Alvar Sweater & Beanie
Get your needles ready! As it gets cold and dark outside, we’ve teamed up with knitwear designer Sari Nordlund to bring you the ultimate slow & sustainable style statement. 💚🧶

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Update on Product Range Changes
We're renewing Alvar’s brand and portfolio – changes (big) to packaging and (small) to recipes – starting early 2025

Dog nutrition
Why does a dog eat inappropriate things?
Rabbit droppings, another dog’s poop, grass, sticks, soil. Many kinds of things may end up in a dog’s mouth, and sometimes the owner starts to wonder about the reason behind this unwanted behavior....

Dog nutrition
Alvar's Natural Dog Chews
Introducing Alvar's chew collection! Read all about our Made in Finland, hypoallergenic, healthy and tasty chews for dogs of different sorts and sizes.

Dog nutrition
Designed for Puppy Needs
What is puppy food? How do Alvar's puppy recipes differ from each other? What should be considered in a puppy's diet? Our veterinarian Henna explains!

Dog nutrition
Feeding a Senior Dog
As a dog ages, its nutritional needs change. Alvar's veterinarian Henna explains what to consider when feeding an aging dog.

Puppy
Training Treats for Puppies
A puppy's preferences guide what makes a training treat delicious. High-quality ingredients are the foundation for the tastiness of treats.