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.

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Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? Everything You Need to Know

If you're a first-time pet owner, you might be wondering... "Can dogs eat chocolate?" As dog owners, we love to give our pets treats for...

Recipe: Dog Treats for Upset Stomach

Do you feel like eating when you stomach is upset? Probably not. Neither does your dog. These dog treats for upset stomach will help get some nourishment into your pup without making him sick. Dry kibble and commercial dog treats probably won't entice your pet to eat when he's not feeling well. Whole food ingredients in homemade dog food and treats may be enough to enough to entice him.
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Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers? 10 Benefits and Side Effects

Not that many foods share the popularity of cucumbers. People love them, but can dogs eat cucumbers as well, and are cucumbers for dogs...

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.
Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Surfers and people basking in the sun on vast beaches may come to mind when you think of Hawaii, but there is more to...
High Fiber Dog Treats

Recipe: High Fiber Dog Treats with Oat Bran

High fiber diets are usually recommended for dogs with loose stool or irregular bowel movements. Whether you're looking to compliment your dog's high fiber food or just looking to add a little bit of extra fiber to his diet, these high fiber dog treats will be a good choice.

TOP #39: Benefits of Commercial Raw Dog Food Diets

Raw dog food is still controversial. But what's the truth? Is it as healthy or as bad as either side claims? We dig deeper into the subject in this podcast.
Top 4 Good Reasons to Feed Human Food to Dogs

4 Good Reasons to Feed Human Food to Dogs

At some point during the history that man has shared with their dogs, a rumor was started and began circulating. It would forever change...
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Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Recipe with Leftovers

Our dogs are part of our families, so it's expected that we want to share the holidays with them. Pet owners celebrate their pup's birthdays, buy them gifts at Christmas and even dress them up for Halloween. Why wouldn't we want to share a Thanksgiving dinner for dogs recipe with our furry family members?
Fruit Parfait for Dogs

Recipe: Fruit Parfait Dog Treat

This time of year it's nice to give your dog a cool treat to help beat the summer heat. Cold treats are a great way to give your pup some top quality nutrition while also helping to cool him down. My dogs love these fast and simple fruit parfait dog treats and so do I!
Homemade Low-Carb Dog Food

Recipe: Homemade Low-Carb Dog Food

Our pets are an  extension of our families. We want to take care of them as well as we take care of our human family members, and a big part of that is ensuring they have good meals to eat every day. If your pup needs to cut some carbs, this homemade low-carb dog food recipe may be what you're looking for.
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Homemade Low-Carb Dog Food

Dogs have little to no benefit from carbohydrates which means making your own homemade low-carb dog food can be a great health benefit for...

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