Dog Food & Nutrition

My Labrador Retriever is a bottomless pit. It seems as if she can never get enough to eat. This left me asking the question, why are dogs always hungry? Some dogs are picky eaters, like my Beagle mix, while others would eat until they made themselves sick. What is the difference? Why are some dogs so gluttonous? Could your dog’s incessant hunger be a sign of a serious problem? I did a lot of research and consulted a veterinarian and a canine nutritionist to answer all of these questions and more.

Dogs are curious and scent-driven creatures. They love licking and eating substances to taste their flavor and texture. While pineapple is a fruit they might...

Oatmeal is a great breakfast option for humans, and it can be a healthy choice for your dog as well. This berry oatmeal for dogs is easy to make and requires just 4 ingredients. Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, which helps promote healthy digestion and proper weight management. vitamins, It also contains B vitamins that help to keep your pet's skin and coat healthy. Oatmeal should not make up the largest part of your dog's diet, so this recipe should not be used as your pet's only food option. I use this oatmeal for dogs as a tasty treat that I rotate into my pet's food repertoire once in a while.

Dogs eating cat food can bring a few scenarios in mind for fur parents who own both animals. Well, I’m one. Since I only have 1...

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...

Even with a high natural sugar content, grapes are a healthy snack for people. But can dogs eat grapes or raisins, and are grapes...

Peanut butter is one of my dogs' favorite treats. I love using peanut butter to flavor their homemade treats. They enjoy the taste, and their treats are packed with all the nutritional benefits that peanut butter has to offer!

There are so many human foods that are not recommended for dogs, and processed foods that we're tempted to share with our pets are...

Food and nutrition is a confusing subject. It’s hard to know what kind of foods are healthy for ourselves, never mind our dogs. Veterinarians...

If your dog suffers from itchy skin, your veterinarian may have suggested a "diet trial" or "elimination diet" using hypoallergenic dog food as the...

When we're deciding which dog food we want to feed our pets for a long period of time, one thing is always clear in our minds: we love our dogs and want to...

Chicken is readily available in most regions and a budget-friendly protein option. This chicken casserole for dogs is made with limited ingredients and should be a suitable meal for most adult dogs.