Frequently Asked Questions
Black Hawk Treats
What percentage of each treat is meat?
Approximately 84% of meat protein can be found in each of the treats.
Why is sugar used in these treats?
Sugar derived from sugar cane is used in Black Hawk treats in small amounts to come together and cook with the protein in our meat ingredients.
This mild 'caramelisation' step creates unique, natural flavours, a distinct aroma for each treat type, and helps stabilise the moisture content, making them soft, tender, and highly palatable.
How many treats should I be giving to my dog?
Treats should make up no more than 10% of a dog’s daily calories. There is a feeding guide on the back of each pack to help you determine the approximate amount.
Black Hawk Puppy Food
When should I transition my puppy from puppy food to adult dog food?
We recommend transitioning your puppy from puppy to adult dog food between 10 and 18 months of age. Different sized breeds of dogs grow at a different rates, and generally smaller dog breeds are transitioned at an earlier age than large breeds.
For smaller breeds (under 15kg), transition at around 8-10 months of age.
For medium sized breeds between 15-25kg in weight, transition at around 12-15 months of age.
For large breeds above 25kg, we recommend transitioning at around 18-24 months of age.
Switching & Changing your Pet's Food
When should I transition my puppy from puppy food to adult dog food?
We recommend transitioning your puppy from puppy to adult dog food between 10 and 18 months of age. Different sized breeds of dogs grow at a different rates, and generally smaller dog breeds are transitioned at an earlier age than large breeds.
For smaller breeds (under 15kg), transition at around 8-10 months of age.
For medium sized breeds between 15-25kg in weight, transition at around 12-15 months of age.
For large breeds above 25kg, we recommend transitioning at around 18-24 months of age.
Will my pet get an upset stomach if I change their food?
No matter the product, when feeding your dog or cat a new food it is important that you transition them gradually in order to ensure that they don’t get an upset stomach.
We recommend that over a 5-7 day period, you increase the increments of the new food 25% at a time. So 25%, 50%, 75% and then eventually after 5-7 days, 100% of the new dog food.
