Nutrition
The Real Difference Between "Premium" and "Budget" Dog Food
Is Expensive Dog Food Actually Better? You can spend $15 or $85 on a bag of dog food. The expensive...
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What goes in the bowl (and why it matters).
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How to Transition Your Dog to a New Food Without the Stomach Upset
Why You Can't Just Switch You bought the new food. You're excited about the better ingredients. You fill the bowl,...
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Toppers, Mix-Ins, and Boosters: What's Worth Adding to Kibble
The Case for Topping Your Dog's Kibble Kibble is convenient, shelf stable, and (when it's a quality brand) nutritionally complete....
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The Microbiome Diet for Dogs: Feeding the Gut for Whole-Body Benefits
Your Dog's Gut Is Running the Show There are roughly 100 trillion microorganisms living in your dog's digestive tract. That's...
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Seasonal Feeding: Why Your Dog's Nutritional Needs Change with the Weather
Same Dog, Different Seasons, Different Needs If you feed your dog the exact same amount of the exact same food...
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Treats That Aren't Junk: What to Give Your Dog Between Meals
The Treat Problem Nobody Talks About Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's daily calories. That's...
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How Dog Food Is Made and Why Processing Methods Matter for Nutrition
What Actually Happens to Your Dog's Food Before It Hits the Bowl We spend a lot of time debating ingredients...
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The Water Intake Guide: How Much Your Dog Should Actually Drink by Weight
A Simple Question With a Surprisingly Complex Answer You'd think water intake would be straightforward. Dog drinks water. Dog stays...
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Why Some Dogs Are Always Hungry (and When It's a Health Concern)
The Bottomless Pit Dog Some dogs act like they've never been fed a day in their life. Every meal disappears...
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Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: The Ratio That Matters More Than the Individual Fats
Two Fats. One Ratio. A Massive Impact on Your Dog's Health. You've probably heard that omega 3 fatty acids are...
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The Elimination Diet for Dogs: How to Find Out What's Bothering Your Dog
When You Suspect Food Is the Problem Your dog has been scratching at their ears for months. Or maybe it's...
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Homemade Dog Food: Is It Actually Better? A Realistic Look.
The Fantasy vs. the Reality The idea of making your dog's food from scratch is appealing. You control every ingredient....