Do I Need To Adjust My Dog’s Diet As It Ages? Dogs have different nutritional needs at different ages. The most clear difference is in what adult dogs and puppies need to eat. The Association of American Feed Control Officials, or the AAFCO, provides the guidelines for the ideal nutrients for adult dogs and
Feeding Tips for Large Breed Dogs and Puppies Large dogs need a lot of food to keep them happy and healthy. They can be more expensive to feed and have special nutritional requirements. But for big dog lovers none of that matters: bigger breeds are worth it. What is a
The History of Commercial Dog Food in America Dogs and humans have been living side by side for centuries. In modern life, they’re part of our families — loved and necessary companions. As our relationships with our dogs has changed, what we feed our dogs has too. From foraged food to kibble, what humans
A STARTER GUIDE FOR PET OWNERS Raw Dog Food Raw dog food is polarizing among pet owners, vets and the dog food industry. Very few topics get tempers riled as quickly as the idea of feeding a beloved dog a raw hunk of meat. There are plenty of advocates both for and against
What Information Should Pet Owners Find on Dog Food Packaging? Dog food packaging, like human food packaging, can be confusing, unclear, and fraught with unfamiliar terms and designations. It sometimes feels like you need to be a food scientist to understand what’s going on, even though pet food labelling is regulated. There are
Aside from the legal requirements for labelling on dog food packaging, there are often other confusing or unclear terms on your favourite dog food. Pet food labelling is regulated at the federal and state level. The FDA reviews some of those ambiguous claims on packaging, like “maintains urinary tract health” or “hairball control”. The Association of
Is Your Dog Allergic to its Food? Dogs, like humans, experience allergies. Environmental factors like pollen or changing seasons can play a part. Your dog could even be allergic to you. But that’s pretty rare. The most common allergy for dogs is found in their food bowl. Food allergies make up about 10 percent
Should My Dog Eat Grain-Free Dog Food, Or Is It Unhealthy? Grain-free dog food exploded onto the pet food market around ten years ago, as pet owners grew concerned about corn and wheat allergies, dog obesity, and genetically modified ingredients. Grain-free dog food, despite a higher price point, quickly took off. Instead of carbs
Maybe your dog thinks your neighbour’s overgrown lawn is an all you can eat salad bar. Or maybe your dog flops into a patch of dark green shoots and proceeds to devour them like a starving goat. The short of it is, most dogs will nibble on grass from time to time. Dogs eat grass for
