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.

Homemade Dog Food Recipe for UTI

Recipe: Dog Food Recipe for UTI

Urinary tract infections are fairly common in dogs, and they're usually not something to be too concerned about. This dog food recipe for UTI issues may help your pet, but it's important to run the recipe past your veterinarian first. If you believe that your dog has a urinary tract infection, you need to consult your veterinarian for a urinalysis in order to be sure. Your veterinarian will want a urine sample from your pet, and I've made a quick guide on how to obtain one easily.
Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Seeds -5 Benefits and 3 Side Effects

Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Seeds? 5 Benefits and 3 Side Effects

Delicious, nutty, crunchy sunflower seeds are a snack synonymous with summertime. Sunflower seeds are much more than just a pastime; these seeds are also a...
How Much To Feed A Dog

How to Read Dog Food Labels Accurately

Learning how to read dog food labels isn't easy. You need to learn to weed through all the marketing tactics and find out what's really in there.
Top 6 Best Dog Foods for English Bulldogs

Best Dog Food for English Bulldogs: 6 Vet Recommended Brands

English bulldogs are one of the most recognizable breeds out there. They are mascots of many Universities, companies and even branches of the military,...
Wet vs Dry Dog Food

TOP #37: Wet vs Dry Dog Food ft. Dr Jennifer Adolphe, PhD

A common question pet owners have is often about the difference of wet vs dry dog food brands. Dr Adolphe is here to answer all the questions about this.
Brown and white dog holding a metal dog food bowl in this mouth while running

5 Safety Rules for Homemade Dog Food Cooking

Many dog owners consider cooking for their pets instead of constantly relying on store-bought food like kibble. The advantages are numerous. Cooking for your...
Elimination Diet Trial - The Ultimate Science-based Guide

Dog Elimination Diet: The Ultimate Science-based Guide

The dog elimination diet is the most affordable - and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable - approach to identifying and...
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.
13 Tips on How to Store Dog Food Properly [Infographic]

13 Tips on How to Store Dog Food Properly [Infographic]

You can research, choose, and buy the best food that's healthy for your pooch, but if you don't know how to dog food properly...
Top Best Dog Food for Boston Terriers

Best Dog Food for Boston Terriers: 9 Vet-Recommended Brands

Boston Terrier pups can be tricky to feed. They love to eat, which can lead to obesity if they aren't kept on a healthy,...
can dogs eat chocolate

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...
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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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...