In short: adult dogs should not eat puppy food. Dogs have different nutritional needs during different stages of life. There are countless options for dog food that can meet your dog’s needs, but can adult dogs get adequate nutrition from puppy food? Not quite. We break down the differences between adult dog food and puppy…

There are few things that loving pet parents find disgusting about their best friend. Witnessing your furry friend consuming his own poop is something that could turn off any loving dog owner. Poop eaters are often an enigma. You think you’re giving them the best dog food and the best care, so why are they…

Choosing what chicken dog food to feed your best friend is an important step that can affect their overall well-being. Many pet parents are looking for more natural ingredients that offer high-quality nutrition. Some dog owners are choosing raw meat for their furry friends because they believe it represents a more natural diet. Other pet…

For many dog owners, kibble is the go-to fuel for their furry friends. But have you ever wondered how those little brown bites come to be? The answer lies in a unique process called extrusion. To best understand what extruded dog food is and how we got here, one first needs to dive into the…

When it comes to choosing the right dog food for your best friend, you want to make sure you get the healthiest food available. Most people know about the health benefits of veggies, but can your furry friend eat them, and if so, what kind? Can dogs eat zucchini? Zucchini is a versatile and nutritious…

Choosing the best diet for your dog requires a little research. Understanding the pros and cons of different ingredients will help you make your decision. Here’s everything you need to know about single-protein dog food diets. What Is Single Protein Dog Food? Single-protein dog food is pretty much exactly what it sounds like — dog…

A varied diet is the best way for dogs to get all the nutrients they need and maintain top-tier pet health. A single type of dog food is rarely enough to meet their needs, let alone keep them satisfied! Russet potatoes are a human food that’s safe for dogs and tick all the boxes for…

Herding dogs are hard workers, and they must get high-quality dog food to meet their energy needs. The most common dog breeds that are used for herding include Australian Shepherds, or Aussies, Border Collies, German Shepherds, and Old English Sheepdogs. Working dogs like these have high energy levels and needs that require dog food that…

The role of manganese for dogs, how much they need, and how to spot a manganese deficiency.

Pet food marketing is right up with there with general “wellness” or “all natural.” It’s confusing. What do these terms mean?  To answer these questions and more, let’s explore this corner of the wild and woolly world of pet food land.  Let’s start with a distinction of human grade dog food vs. feed grade.  What…