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How to Choose the Right Protein for your Dog

 

How to Choose the Right Protein for your Dog

A frequent question we get from new pet owners trying raw dog food for the first time is, “How do we decide which protein to feed our dog?” For most, the answer is a simple one: Choose a meat that you know your dog already likes or has eaten before. Try out a few different varieties to find his favorite.

The Power of Limited Ingredient Dog Food for Allergies, Itchy Skin, and Sensitive Stomachs

 

The Power of Limited Ingredient Dog Food for Allergies, Itchy Skin, and Sensitive Stomachs

Limited ingredient dog foods are a relatively new pet trend. This guide explains types of limited ingredient foods, what they offer, when it’s time to make the switch, and how it can help pets suffering from allergies, itchy skin, and sensitive stomachs.

Grain-Free Dog Food (Raw vs Dry)

 

Grain-Free Dog Food (Raw vs Dry)

Grain-free dog food. It sounds new and trendy, but it’s quite the opposite. While the concept has received more attention in recent years, it’s rooted in ancient times.

Dog Food for Digestive Problems

 

Dog Food for Digestive Problems

Many dogs have occasional problems with their digestion. And they show it — through vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Often the problems are brief and may come from a singular episode of eating something they found in the garbage, or something simply not agreeing with his system.

Low-Carb Dog Food

 

Low-Carb Dog Food

What’s an optimal diet for a dog? Well, that depends on the dog and on the food. Many dog owners are interested in feeding their dogs a low-carbohydrate (aka low-carb) diet.

Dog Food for Kidney Disease: How to Choose and Provide the Best Diet

 

Dog Food for Kidney Disease: How to Choose and Provide the Best Diet

So your vet just diagnosed your best friend with kidney disease. Your pet is not alone, 10 percent of dogs will be affected by the disease, and it’s especially evident in older dogs.

All About Raw Dog Food

 

All About Raw Dog Food

In this article, you’ll find expert information from a noted holistic veterinarian, the pros and cons of raw food, how to prep it at home, and a comprehensive buyers guide to raw dog food commercial brands.

A Diabetic Dog Food Guide

 

A Diabetic Dog Food Guide

“Your dog has diabetes.” Hearing those words can be devastating for any dog owner.

What Should You Feed Your Senior Dog?

 

What Should You Feed Your Senior Dog?

It seems to happen overnight. One day, your dog is leaping like a puppy, the next you notice that your beloved pooch has a little extra paunch to him—and is that grey in his muzzle?

The Pet Owner’s Guide to Organic Dog Food

 

The Pet Owner’s Guide to Organic Dog Food

Organic food. The phrase may bring to mind farmer’s markets and upscale grocery stores, but organic ingredients are also increasingly being featured in dog food, fueled by demand from savvy consumers who want the best for their pets.

High-Protein Diets for Dogs

 

High-Protein Diets for Dogs

Remember the high-protein diet craze that surged in the ‘90s? Lured by promises of weight-loss, people—seemingly overnight—bypassed the bagels and pasta in favor of steak with a side of bacon. Due to health concerns in humans, the predilection for high-protein food has eased over the years in favor of a more balanced diet, but the idea of a high-protein diet is still popular for our canine friends and for good reason.