Nutrition

Foods to avoid feeding your dog

Dogs are wonderful companions to humans, and many dog owners consider their dog to be a part of their family. However, it’s very important to remember that most dogs have different nutritional needs than humans do, and may not be able to properly digest some “human” foods.

Picking the right dog food

Dogs make wonderful human companions, and can be loyal pets that spend their lives as a member of a human family. However, when trying to choose a dog food, the abundance of choices can be incredibly confusing.

Raw or Cooked Food

An argument that has been frequently debated among pet nutritional experts has been the differences between raw and cooked dog food. The benefits and disadvantages of both raw and cooked dog food have been explored in great detail…

Dog Food Supplements

If a pet dog is having digestive problems, there are some dog food supplements that are designed to help. Digestive problems usually manifest as gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. However, these symptoms are not always associated with digestive problems…

Grain Free Dog Food

With respect to proper dog pet care, most veterinarians will confirm that switching a dog to a grain-free dog food formula has many different health benefits. However, it is also important to remember to check the fat content of grain-free dog food formulas. As the protein ratio of a dog food formula goes up, so does the ratio of fat and calories. If you are trying to look for a dog food formula to feed to an overweight dog…

Should I feed my dog bones

Some dog pet care experts attest to the potentially beneficial health effects of letting their dogs chew on bones. Allowing your dog to chew on bones has been said to promote healthier teeth, gums and much fresher breath in a dog.