My Senior Dog is Eating Poop — Why? What Should I do? Poop happens. Sometimes dogs do their business — then they eat their business. Or the cat’s business. Or. Well. You get the idea. Dogs of any age may start eating poop (and not just their own), which is a condition called
Reasons Why Large Breed Puppies Need Different Food Than Small Breed Puppies Everyone loves puppies. Wriggly. Soft. Adorable. Fluffy. Needy. Puppies demand a lot of attention – and a lot of food. Growing is hard work and puppies need plenty of balanced nutrition to grow at a healthy rate. Most brands of dog
What is a Guaranteed Analysis on the Dog Food Label? Guaranteed Analysis — dog food packaging is required to have this designation and print it on packaging before dog food makes its way to stores, but what does it actually mean? The Guaranteed Analysis (GA) relates to the nutrient profile you find on your
By-Products in Pet Food - What Should Owners be Worried About? The pet food industry has often come under fire for using by-products in dog food. But what is a by-product? And what does it mean if your dog food contains them? — Is your dog eating udders? Chicken feet? Something else that's unappealing
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
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
