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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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
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6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...