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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Recipe: Homemade Kibble for Dogs

Most homemade dog food recipes you can find online or in books will make a moist recipe. If you would prefer to feed a dry dog food, this homemade kibble for dogs is a great recipe to start with. It's easy to make and healthy for most adult dogs. Just be sure to touch base with your veterinarian before making a change to your pup's diet.
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Halloween Treats For Dogs

Now that Halloween is right around the corner, let's discuss the best Halloween treats for dogs. Picking the right costume for your dog is not...
Simple Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Recipe: Simple 5 Ingredient Homemade Dog Food

Experts in canine nutrition will tell you that homemade dog food is the only way to provide your pet with the exact nutrition that he needs. When done properly, making homemade meals allows you to provide your pet with a diet that meets his needs through every life stage. This simple homemade food won't be appropriate for all dogs, but your veterinarian can help you add supplements or additional ingredients to cater the recipe to your pup's needs.
Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Surfers and people basking in the sun on vast beaches may come to mind when you think of Hawaii, but there is more to...
homemade dog food for fussy eaters

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Fussy Eaters

If your dog is a picky eater, you've probably been feeding him a variety of pet foods and human foods just to get him to eat regular meals. Did you know that this could actually be making your dog's picky habits worse? Finding some recipes for homemade dog food for fussy eaters is a better option than feeding Fido meals prepared for humans.
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?
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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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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 Butter?

Foods with butter can be delicious for us humans. But the question is, can dogs eat butter? Dogs are curious animals. And they can get...
Best Puppy Food

5 Tips on Choosing the Best Puppy Food for Young Dogs

The very first expense all first-time dog owners will need to consider is proper dog food. If you've just adopted a young pup, there's no...

59 Most Popular Puppy Food Brands

Parents of puppies know that there’s nothing more adorable than when your puppy is happy, healthy and playing in full energy. Others may prefer...
How to Know Which is the Healthiest Dog Food

How to Know Which is the Healthiest Dog Food?

Trying to decide which is the healthiest dog food for your pooch is a bit of a minefield.The first thing to bear in mind...

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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...
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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...