Dog Food & Nutrition

Articles, studies and advice on best dog food brands, interviews with vets on dog nutrition, reviews of top dog food choices and videos of how to read dog food labels, how to feed a dog, and everything else a responsible dog parent needs to know about dog foods.

Top 28 Rules to Follow for Picking a Good Dog Food Brands

28 Good Dog Food Shopping Rules

There's a million and one articles out there packed with information on how to pick a good dog food brand. Unfortunately, the more information...
How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

The term malnutrition refers to dogs that have lost more than 10% of their normal body weight. They are thin, with prominent bones, especially the...
How to Feed a Pregnant Dog

How to Feed a Pregnant Dog

During a healthy pregnancy, female dogs increase their weight by 20% to 25% (1). Therefore, nutrition during that period should be of high quality...
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How to Feed Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs

If you have a dog with a sensitive stomach and constant digestive disorders, then adjusting their diet is likely the only way to fix...
Science-based Canine Athlete Nutrition - How to Feed Athletic Dogs

The Science-based Guide for Feeding Athletic Dogs

The aim of an appropriate nutritional plan for athletic dogs is to maximize performance and minimize the occurrence of injuries. To assess the best...
Ask a Veterinarian - What Is the Best Dog Food for Arthritis and Joint Health

Ask a Vet: What’s the Best Dog Food for Arthritis and Joint Health?

As dogs age, their health deteriorates, and the most common health problem in senior dogs is osteoarthritis (1). Unfortunately, canine arthritis is not exclusive to...
7 Pet Food Toxins Causing Most Dog Food Recalls - A Science-based Review

7 Pet Food Toxins Causing Most Dog Food Recalls: A Science-based Review

Toxins have featured prominently in pet food recalls over the past few decades. In this article, we’re taking a science-based look at some of...
Find Best Dog Food for the Money

The Best Dog Food for the Money: 17 Brands Worth Their Price (from Cheap...

With the rising costs of pet food, it's only fair we try to find the best deals. We've scanned the market to find the...
Top 15 Things You Must Know to Avoid Choosing Bad Dog Food

15 Ways to Avoid Bad Dog Food Brands

The pet food industry is rich in money and, sometimes, scam. This forces pet owners to be vigilant when picking the best dog food...
7 Vitamins for Dogs That All Dog Owners Need to Know About

7 Vitamins for Dogs That All Dog Owners Need to Know About

Dogs, like humans, need vitamins in specific quantities for the proper functioning of their metabolism. Most often, a good quality dog food you're buying...
Choosing A Good Dog Food

19 Tips for Picking a Good Dog Food Brand

A considerable part of your dog’s health is dependent on their diet. But what makes a dog food brand "good," and how do you know...
Dog Food Made in China

12 Facts About Dog Food Made in China [Infographic]

Our dogs do not have any say over what dog food they get to eat. As pet owners, it's our responsibility to choose a food...

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Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

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