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.

The 411 On Functional Ingredients in Dog Food

TOP #68: The 411 On Functional Ingredients in Dog Food

Our regular podcast guest Dr Jennifer Adolphe, PhD is here to explain about functional ingredients in dog food, and how to shop for healthier pet food.
How to Feed Picky Eaters

TOP #66: How to Feed and Satisfy Picky Eaters

If your dog is a picky eater, it may be difficult to find appealing food for them. In this podcast, Dr Adolphe, PhD gives actionable tips for pet owners.
5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

Despite health warnings and issues about raw meat feeding, there's a growing consumer interest, particularly among pet owners, for raw dog food diet. With constant...
Fruits, like Apples, are good chocolate alternatives for dogs

What Fruits Can Dogs Eat?

Most dogs enjoy eating certain fruits and vegetables. While meat should be the primary part of your dog's diet, there are many proven benefits...
How to Add Variety to Your Dog's Diet

TOP #65: How and Why to Add Variety to Your Dog’s Diet

In this podcast I talk with Brooke Sloate of pawTree on the importance of variety in dog's diet, and how and why pet owners should pay more attention to this.
Top 50 Cheap Best Grain Free Dog Food Brands of All Time

Top 50 Best Grain-Free Dog Food Brands

Many dog owners today are aware of the disadvantages that grains can have on canine health. Picking one of the best grain-free dog food...

TOP #58: How to Choose the Right Nutrition for Your Dog

Picking the right dog foods can be complicated because all dogs are different. In this podcast, Eric Huston of Mars Petcare gives us tips on how to do that.

TOP #56: Why Fresh Dog Food Is Better

In this podcast episode we spoke with Brett of The Farmer's Dog on why fresh dog food is better than dry kibble and why more owners choose it as a healthier option for their pets.
Top 9 Dog Food Label Tricks Pet Owners Need to Know

9 Dog Food Label Tricks Pet Owners Need to Know

Take note of these dog food label tips on your next trip to a pet store. Is it possible you've been feeding semi-healthy foods to...
Top Pet Food Industry Controversies

19 Controversies Surrounding the Pet Food Industry [Infographic]

The last decade hasn’t been easy for pet owners. There have been so many controversies surrounding the pet food industry that it’s hard to know...
Understanding Dog Food Do You Know What's In Your Dog's Kibble

Understanding Dog Food: Do You Know What’s in There?

Knowing exactly what is in your dog's food is essential if you're trying to provide your pets with the best quality diet possible and ensure...
Top 6 Vegetables Dogs Can Eat According to Science

6 Vegetables Dogs Can Eat According to Science

As humans, we know the value of consuming vegetables. They are packed with nutrition, vitamins, minerals, fiber and overall goodness that our bodies need....

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