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.

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...
Top Best Dog Foods for Australian Shepherds

Best Dog Food for Australian Shepherds: 7 Vet-Recommended Brands (Updated 2023)

Despite the name Australian Shepherd (Aussie), the breed does not come from the land down under; they're from California. There are two types of Aussies...
Top Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs

Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs: 8 Vet-Recommended Brands

Shetland Sheepdogs (or Shelties) are high-energy bundles of long, silky fur. Their characteristic long coat can reach the ground, and they are double-coated dogs....
Top Best Dog Foods for Brittany

Best Dog Food for Brittany: 7 Vet Recommended Brands

Brittany is a very unique breed. A medium-sized hunting dog, they thrive in the field, retrieving birds. They were once only known among hunters but...
Top 10 Best Dog Food for Medium Dogs

Top 10 Best Dog Foods for Medium Dogs

Medium dog breeds need foods specifically formulated for their size to prevent nutrition-influenced diseases. While they may fall in the middle of the pack,...
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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...
How Much To Feed A Dog

How to Read Dog Food Labels Accurately

Learning how to read dog food labels isn't easy. You need to learn to weed through all the marketing tactics and find out what's really in there.
Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs

How to Make Bone Broth for Dogs

Bone broth is an easy way to add nutrition to your pup's diet. Learning how to make bone broth for dogs is simple, and only requires a few ingredients.
How to Cook Eggs for Dogs

How to Cook Eggs for Dogs

First of all, can dogs eat raw eggs? After all, in the past, didn’t dogs used to steal eggs from birds’ nests and eat...
How Much To Feed A Dog

How Much Should You Feed Your Dog

It's a common question - how much to feed a dog? Many dog owners don't know exactly how much food their dog should be eating each day. This video explains it.

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Dog Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday with plenty of food and family time, but if you are a dog owner, you need to be aware of...
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Día de los Muertos and Dogs + How to Make a...

The dogs we love may only share part of our lives, but the memories they leave behind can last forever. During Día de los Muertos, or Day...
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What Seasonings Can Dogs Have? 11 Safe Herbs and Spices for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When considering what seasonings dogs can have, plain and minimal is usually the safest approach. You can use basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme,...
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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
Fun Halloween Activity for Dogs: Doggy Playdates in Costume

110 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...