Does soy in dog food deserve the negative press it gets, or can it be a good thing? Learn about the pros and cons of this ingredient in your dog's diet.

Whether you're using commercially prepared dog food (e.g., kibble) or making your own at home, feeding high quality ingredients can help improve your...

With warm weather comes the chance to fire up the grill and enjoy a barbecue. Dog owners may be tempted to let their pet have a taste of the delicious grilled foods. However, many cookout foods are not safe for dogs to eat. Here are a few tips on foods to watch out for. Hazardous […]

Paid Advertisement When you were a child and you caught a cold or had a stomachache, did someone who cared for you serve you a bowl of soothing and nourishing chicken soup? Bone broth is the dog-safe substitute for chicken soup you can safely serve your dog when they are sick and even as a […]

While the world focuses on the pandemic, another public-health crisis is brewing: antibiotic resistance. According to the United Nations, illnesses that are resistant to human medications could cause up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050. And our beloved dogs' food could be contributing to the crisis. Testing Dog Food for Dangerous Bacteria British […]

The Internet can offer a wealth of tips and facts on dog food. Unfortunately, it provides even more dog food myths and misinformation. Here’s a sampling of urban legends populating the Web and the actual truths behind them. Myth: Don't Feed Dogs Pork But then I started to wonder why so few commercial foods contained […]

We take name inspiration from all of our favorite things in life. Our favorite places, flowers, family members, movies—so when it comes to naming a new puppy, why not take a cue from some of our most-loved foods too? Whether you prefer sweet, salty, or savory, we have all kinds of food names for dogs. As […]

Paid Advertisement My black Curly-Coated Retriever, "Wave," loved his food – until one day, he didn’t. He was healthy and active, and nothing had changed in his life. He just seemed to be bored with the food he previously devoured. In contrast, my current dog, a brown Lagotto Romagnolo, does a Snoopy dance of joy […]

Paid Advertisement You are what you eat. We understand that to be fit and healthy, we need to eat quality food. The same rule goes for our dogs. Although they may be less discriminating than we are in their choice of what they gobble up, it’s a dog owner’s responsibility to make sure our dogs […]

Maybe your veterinarian has recommended a prescription diet, or perhaps you've simply decided to try a new brand. Whatever the reason for the switch, changing your dog's diet is more complex than simply pouring the new food into a bowl. In order to avoid upsetting your dog's stomach, you will need to transition to the […]