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 Grain Free Puppy Food

Top 7 Best Grain Free Puppy Food Brands

The grain-free diet is a hit with pet owners who want to mimic the diet of their canine ancestors. Wild dogs ate a diet...
What Dog Food Companies Are Hiding from Pet Owners

TOP #31: What Dog Food Companies Aren’t Telling Pet Owners

How much do your know about commercial dog food and the pet food industry? This revealing podcast with an insider uncovers some of the unknown secrets.
Top 7 Best Dry Foods for Puppies of Any Breed

Top 7 Best Dry Foods for Puppies of Any Breed

Adopting a new puppy is very overwhelming, especially if it's your first puppy ever. Many new pet parents ask the breeder or shelter what...
Can I give my dog plums

Can Dogs Eat Plums?

Plums are a juicy, sweet fruit that is often associated with summertime. This fruit may have been one of the first domesticated by humanity....
Why Is Premium Dog Food So Expensive

TOP #29: Why Is Premium Dog Food So Expensive?

Pet nutritionist Dr. Jennifer Adolphe, PhD explains why premium dog food is so expensive, discusses sustainability in the pet food industry and a lot more.
Best Dog Food for Small Dogs

Top 10 Best Dog Foods for Small Dogs

Small-breed dogs need foods specifically formulated for them in order to prevent them from developing nutrition-influenced diseases. The most common diseases among small-breed dogs...
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...
Can I give my dog garlic

Why Is Garlic Bad for Dogs?

The garlic plant has been used to add flavor to foods and for its medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. This edible bulb can...
Can I give my dog cake

Can Dogs Eat Cake?

Cake is a delectable dessert that is often part of birthday parties, weddings, and other family celebrations. This dessert’s sugary goodness makes it the...
Can I give my dog cashews

Cashews for Dogs: Good or Bad?

Cashews are nuts that are buttery, while also sweet and salty, making them one of the tastiest nuts to eat. This nut is a...
Can I give my dog chocolate

Why Is Chocolate Bad for Dogs?

Chocolate has long been associated with desserts and decadence and is often viewed as an indulgence in most countries. This sweet treat can be...
Why Is Ginger Good for Dogs

Is Ginger Good for Dogs?

The root of the ginger plant has been used by humanity for centuries, primarily for adding spice to food and for holistic medicinal purposes....

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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...