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.

Top Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs

Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs: 8 Vet-Recommended Brands

Shetland Sheepdogs (or Shelties) are high-energy bundles of long, silky fur. Their characteristic long coat can reach the ground, and they are double-coated dogs....
healthy homemade diet for dogs

Recipe: Healthy Homemade Diet for Dogs

Providing your dog with the best nutrition possible isn't as easy as most people think. We want to give our dogs the best, but the better a product is, the more expensive the price tag. A healthy homemade diet for dogs isn't the cheapest option available, but it's a budget-friendly way to provide your pet with high quality meals that meet his needs.
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My Dog Ate Charcoal: 3 Potential Risks

Now that the air smells like summer and that barbecue is smokin’ real good in the yard… It’s probably that time of the year when...
Top Best Dog Foods for Labrador Retrievers

Best Dog Food for Labs: 7 Vet-Recommended Brands

While Labrador Retrievers (Labs) are known as one of the best family dogs, they are also known for becoming obese in their adult years. This...
How Much To Feed A Dog

How Much Should You Feed Your Dog

It's a common question - how much to feed a dog? Many dog owners don't know exactly how much food their dog should be eating each day. This video explains it.
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Can Dogs Eat Duck? 6 Awesome Benefits of Duck for Dogs

If you’re a long-time dog owner, maybe this question has run through your mind... “Can dogs eat duck?” Has your dog recently begged for a...
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5 Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs Recipes

Looking for the best homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs? We know it can be challenging, especially since most commercial dog foods are likely to...
Salmon and Broccoli Dog Food

Recipe: Salmon and Broccoli Dog Food

Salmon is a very beneficial protein source for dogs that is packed with necessary nutrients. It's also a great protein source for pets with allergies.
What can a dog drink other than water

What Can Dogs Drink Other Than Water?

As we know, dogs tend to eat or drink anything they see out there. So maybe you're asking, what can dogs drink other than...
Pet Plate Dog Food and Treats

Review: Pet Plate Fresh Cooked Dog Food

If you want the benefits of feeding your pet fresh cooked dog food without the hassle of researching and cooking, fresh dog food delivery may be just what you need. Pet Plate delivers balanced, pre-portioned, fresh meals for your pet right to your doorstep.
Meal for Diabetic Dogs

Recipe: Beef and Vegetable Meal for Diabetic Dogs

You may not think your dog will enjoy eating vegetables, but whole foods are actually very appealing to most pups. This meal for diabetic dogs also contains beef, but you can substitute a different protein source if your dog has a preference.
Can I give my dog turkey

Can Dogs Eat Turkey Meat?

Turkey is a lean, low-fat meat that is most often consumed by people during Thanksgiving dinners but is also a favorite ground turkey option...

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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...