Choosing the right pet food for your dog. We know pet parents want to provide good nutrition to their pups while still giving them the meals they crave. So how do you know which dog food to choose? The first thing to look for when choosing the right food for your dog is the ingredient…

There are all kinds of dog food options out there these days, and it can be overwhelming to sort out what the best choice for your dog’s diet is. One such option in the pet food space is freeze-dried raw dog food. What is it? Is freeze-dried food good for dogs? Read on to learn…

You often hear about how good beef liver is as a protein source for humans, but what about your best friend? Does beef liver for dogs make a good pet food? After all, it is an organ meat, and you might naturally wonder if it’s okay for your dog to eat it. As it turns…

Raw dog food has become an increasingly popular diet in recent years. However, many dog owners ignore veterinarians, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) warnings about the risks to their pet’s health — and theirs. Unfortunately, some pet owners catch on to this trend from social media before…

By Jen Phillips April Does your dog stare lovingly at you while you’re eating? I don’t know about you, but I never had a chance at winning a staring contest with my Eskie. That dog would stare at my plate and at me and back to the plate while his tail picked up steam and…

Squash is a popular vegetable for many people and on many special occasions. As you’re carving that pumpkin for Halloween or preparing it for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, for example, you might be wondering if it’s okay to give your best buddy a little nibble. Is squash good for dogs? Since many loving pet parents…

There are a LOT of pet food choices out there. I mean, your local pet food emporium probably has upwards of 100 different brands. From kibble to fresh, you might find yourself wading through dozens of pet food labels trying to ferret out the best choice for your pup. Of course, you want high-quality nutrition…

What is ethoxyquin? Ethoxyquin is an artificial preservative found in most manufactured American commercial dog food. While Australia and Europe do not allow ethoxyquin in dog food, it is an approved additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in animal feed. The use of ethoxyquin in dog and cat food by…

It’s not uncommon for loving pet parents to want to share human foods with their best friend. If that’s something you like to do, you might find yourself wondering if your dog can eat pork products. You might ask yourself, is pork ok for dogs? After all, it is the other white meat and supposedly…

Obesity is a growing problem in dogs, just as it is in humans. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. If your dog is overweight or obese, you may be wondering what you can do to help them lose weight. One…