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 Avocado: 13 Surprising Benefits and Potential Risks

So, you’re preparing yourself a healthy meal for breakfast.  One second later… Your dog bolted right in front of you with those puppy eyes lightening at...
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Inexpensive Dog Food Recipe with Chicken

Taking care of a dog on a budget can be a challenge, especially when you're trying to feed your pet a healthy, high quality diet. This inexpensive dog food recipe is affordable on any budget and can be catered to your pup's needs.
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Can Dogs Eat Sunflower? The Benefits and Limitations

Humans have tried eating all parts of the sunflower, starting from its petals and seeds, head, down to its leaf. We even eat sunchokes, the...
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Can Dogs Eat Corn? (And Other Corn Forms)

Can dogs eat corn? Can my dog eat this delicious summertime favorite? When preparing fruits and vegetables, you might enjoy tossing your dog a piece...
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Can Dogs Eat Pineapples? Or Will Pineapple Hurt Dogs?

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...
Low-Cost Dog Food Recipe

Homemade Low-Cost Dog Food Recipe

We all want to provide the best quality food for our dogs, but the better the food, the more expensive it is. Most pet parents understand that high quality commercial dog food can cost more than $5 per serving. Did you know that you can make high quality homemade dog food for less than $3 per serving?
Homemade Training Treats for Dogs

Homemade Training Treats for Dogs

When you're training your pet, you'll need something to motivate and reward him. Praise and attention are great rewards, but they may not motivate your pet to do something he doesn't understand. These homemade training treats for dogs may be just what you need to persuade your pet to follow your commands.

Review: Farm Hounds Dog Treats and Chews

If you follow my product reviews, you know I’m always looking for healthy treats and chews for my dogs. Farm Hounds dog treats and chews piqued my interest because they claim that every product they manufacture can be directly traced back to the small farm that the ingredients come from.
Can Dogs Eat Blueberries - Analysis of Proven Benefits

Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? Analysis of Proven Benefits

Quick Disclaimer: We may always want to share our human food with our pup or try to fit our food into our pup's diet....
Most Dangerous Ingredients in Dog Foods

4 Worst and Most Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid Used in Dog Foods

Dog food can cost a pretty penny. While some pet owners may associate the higher cost of pet food with higher quality dog food ingredients, in...
Can Dogs Eat Pizza

Can Dogs Eat Pizza?

Pizza is a long-established, go-to food enjoyed by many people around the world. Brought to America by Italian immigrants in the late 1800s, pizza is...
Reasons Why a Grain Free Diet for Dogs May Not Be Right

Ask a Vet: Is Grain Free Food Bad for Dogs?

Over the past decade, a grain-free diet for dogs has become all the rage for pet owners. You've likely heard or read how no dog...

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6 Best & Safe Chocolate Alternatives for Dogs

Chocolates are a quintessential part of our Valentine's Day celebration... but what about our dogs? Nothing says "I love you" like chocolate, but even a...
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Virtual Dog Training Classes & 6 Online Places to Try

Did you know that more dog owners than ever are turning to online virtual dog training classes? What started as a pandemic trend has now...
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How to Train a Rescue Dog: 7 Actionable Steps

About 5.8 million pets entered shelters and rescue centers in the United States in 2024. 4.2 million of them had been adopted into loving...
Aloka the Peace Dog

Meet Aloka the Peace Dog!

On a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 21, amid honking horns from speeding vehicles, a soft rhythm echoes ahead. Scantily padded or bare feet on...
Bernedoodle Breed Profile

Bernedoodle Dog Breed Profile

Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Poodle and the gentle loyalty of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Fascinating, right? That's exactly what you'll...
AI in Pet Care: Artificial Intelligence in Dog Health Monitoring Tools

AI in Pet Care: 8 Artificial Intelligence Tools to Monitor Dog...

There's no doubt that Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm across all industries, including pet care. AI in pet care is revolutionizing how...
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Dog Holiday Gift-Wrapping Safety Tips & Ideas

It's the gift-wrapping season! But did you know that common gift-wrapping materials, like ribbons, tinsel, and glitter, can pose serious health risks to dogs if...
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Puppy’s First Christmas: 6 Tips For a Safe & Joyful Holiday

I still remember how Christmas felt as a kid. All the twinkling lights, new scents, jolly music, yummy foods... it was magical! It's indeed the...
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8 Ways to Create a Calm Space for Pets During Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to families around the world, but it can also overwhelm our dogs and cats with the noise,...
Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons

10 Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons You Must Know

Did you know that dogs can get dehydrated in cold weather just as much as in hot weather? It's the season when dogs are less...