Dog Food & Nutrition

Nutrition is one of the biggest factors in your pet's health and well-being. Proper nutrition is important for all dogs, but a dog food recipe for large breeds needs to be catered to the unique nutritional needs of larger canines. Large breed dogs grow and develop differently than smaller breeds. Larger dogs have a lower metabolism and a larger stomach. This means they need food with a lower caloric density, and they require less calories per pound than smaller breeds.

Many of us dog owners love to give dogs treats throughout the day for training, good behavior, or to express the love, but many...

It's no secret that a homemade dog food diet can offer the best nutrition when it is prepared the right way. Most veterinarians and canine nutrition experts won't recommend this diet, because they know that pet owners won't put the work into ensuring the homemade meals provide 100% balanced nutrition. With that said, this balanced homemade dog food may offer the proper nutrition for some dogs, but it will not provide balanced nutrition for every canine.

Homemade dog treats are a fun and easy way to give your pet a boost of nutrition. These zucchini crisps are healthy and safe. Unlike commercial dog treats, you know exactly which ingredients are in these snacks.

Almost everyone is familiar with the term "clean eating," which means consuming wholesome foods that are as close to their natural state (little to no processing) as possible. But can dogs also go on a "clean diet," how would that work for them, and is it even worth it?

The search for proper nutrition is crucial for growing puppies because it serves as their foundation for development. A commercial diet is more convenient...

Homemade Christmas cookies for dogs aren’t just something special to spoil your dog with over the holidays. They’re also a great gift idea. Making these Christmas cookies for dogs could even be a fun new family tradition.

If your dog has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease, you're probably feeling very scared and overwhelmed. There is a lot of information online, in books and coming at you from your veterinarian. No doubt, homemade dog food for Cushing's Disease has crossed your mind.

We all know that the liver is a vital organ. It removes toxins and waste from the body and produces bile to help aid digestion. Feeding a homemade dog food for liver health is a great idea, even if you pup doesn't have a liver related condition.

If you have a dog with a sensitive stomach and constant digestive disorders, then adjusting their diet is likely the only way to fix...

"My dog ate a rat! What should I do?" First, let's not panic. Dogs can sense it when we are feeling anxious and panicky. Some dogs have...

Ground beef is affordable and very easy to find in any grocery store. It's also easy to prepare, versatile (as it can be used in many different types of homemade food), and most dogs find it appetizing. I used ground beef in this meat and vegetable homemade dog food, but you can substitute with a different protein source if you'd prefer.