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.

Best Gluten Free Dog Foods and Recipes for Dogs with Gluten Sensitivity

The Best Gluten Free Dog Foods and Recipes for Dogs with Gluten Sensitivity

Despite what the "gluten free" fad will make you believe, cases of dogs with gluten allergies or gluten sensitivity are very rare. Similarly to the...
The Real Cost of Homemade Dog Food - How I Personally Budget

The Real Cost of Homemade Dog Food: How I Personally Budget

This guide to the real cost of homemade dog food is only how I budget, but it will be a great starting point for anyone new to making homemade dog food.
Chicken Broth for Dogs

Chicken Broth for Dogs: Benefits and How to Make It

Giving dogs chicken broth made from a bone base (also known as bone broth) is all-the-rage among dog lovers and nutritionists. Nevertheless, dog owners...
Metamucil for Dogs - Its Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

Metamucil for Dogs: Its Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

HUMANS can take fiber supplements safely as needed, but is Metamucil for dogs safe? If your dog is like mine, who often gets constipated, you've...
Best Home Cooked Dog Food

Recipe: Best Home Cooked Dog Food

The best home cooked dog food can be catered to your pet's unique nutritional needs, and you can use the highest quality ingredients.
best dog birthday cake recipe

My Best Dog Birthday Cake Recipe Without Peanut Butter

Who doesn't love peanut butter? Well, not everyone does. If your dog can't have peanut butter or just doesn't like the flavor, try my best dog birthday cake recipe that does not include this ingredient.
Grain Free Dog Treats

Recipe: Grain Free Dog Treats with Coconut Flour

You probably have friends or family members that have switched to a grain- and/or gluten-free diet. These types of diets are also becoming more popular in the canine world. These grain free dog treats are easy to make and only require 5 ingredients.
Best Dog Food Brands in Canada

13 Best Dog Food in Canada [Updated 2023]

If you're a dog owner living up north, you're probably wondering what could be the best dog food in Canada that you can buy. Canada...
Peanut Butter and Cornmeal Dog Treats

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Cornmeal Dog Biscuits

My dogs love peanut butter. In fact, a couple of our cats enjoy peanut butter as well. A lot of the homemade food and treats that I make include this delectable ingredient. These treats are also a limited ingredient option, which makes them ideal for dogs with digestive sensitivities or food allergies.
Beef and Chicken Stew

Recipe: Beef & Chicken Stew for Pets

With the weather getting colder, it's the perfect season for homemade stew. This beef and chicken stew can be made for the pets people in your family.
Vegetable Homemade Dog Food

Recipe: Ground Beef and Vegetable Homemade Dog Food

Ground beef is affordable and very easy to find in any grocery store. It's also easy to prepare, versatile (as it can be used in many different types of homemade food), and most dogs find it appetizing. I used ground beef in this meat and vegetable homemade dog food, but you can substitute with a different protein source if you'd prefer.
Healthy Raw Dog Food Recipe

Healthy Raw Dog Food Recipe for All Ages and Breeds

The raw dog food diet is one of the most controversial feeding methods. Opinions are mixed on whether or not the diet is safe or if it could lead to diseases caused by the bacteria found in raw food. This healthy raw dog food recipe won't be suitable for all pups, so be sure to check with you veterinarian before feeding it to your pet.

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