Dog Food

Years ago, dog food used to be just that – dog food. There wasn’t much to it, and most of us didn’t think twice about it. All of that has changed now. The more we learn about our four legged friends, the more we discover how important their diet is to their overall health. People …

You just brought home your dog. The beginning has started, and obviously one of the top things you better be ready to prepare is: what kind of food is my dog going to eat? While walking into your local pet store can be overwhelming, there is no need to fear with all of the options …

Dry kibble is by far the most commonly fed dog food in the world. And there is no shortage of products on the market to choose from. So how do you know which dry food diet is the best for your adult dog? Here are our top five choices for the best dog food to …

Today, there is no shortage of options when it comes to picking out the right dog food for your pet. There are hundreds of types, brands, and formulas to choose from. But in the age of intelligent consumerism, many pet owners are looking for more than just the best single diet for their pet. They …

Feeding a large breed puppy is a balancing act. There’s the balance between feeding the highest quality, most nutritious diet you can find, and trying not to go bankrupt providing for an ever-growing beast who eats more with each passing day. And then there’s the equally important balance of vitamins and minerals that help a …

4Health dog food from Tractor Supply is marked as a higher quality dog food meant to rival premium foods but at a price that is more comparable to supermarket brands. But does this dog food really deliver healthy, high-quality ingredients with food your pet dog will love while saving you money? In our detailed dog …

This specialty dog food was made specifically for the growing population of doggies that suffer from food intolerances and allergies. Unlike many other brands, Zignature foods are crafted with exotic meats and less common starch binders like legumes and quinoa. But how does this hypoallergenic food stack up against other brands’ low allergy formulas? And …

Pedigree dog food is one of the more well-known dog food brands on the market. But how does this doggy diet stack up against other choices on the grocery store shelf? Find out as we take a closer look at what is really inside this popular yellow bag. Pedigree Dog Food Flavors and Lines This …

Wellness brand dog food touts itself as being nutritionally-dense, health-promoting food for dogs. But does this food really deliver in wholesome, natural ingredients that will help your pet thrive? Keep reading to find out how this specialty dog food ranks. Wellness Dog Food Flavors and Lines Wellness dog food comes in three major lines, each …

Pure Balance dog food is touted as being a high-quality pet food at a super-low price, but does this Walmart brand kibble really deliver? Keep reading to find out if this supermarket dog food is a healthy choice for your beloved pooch or just another low-quality diet with some high-quality marketed. Pure Balance Dog Food …

Bulldogs are a popular breed in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. Their unique, stocky build, their cute, flat faces, and their totally chill personalities just scream “low maintenance dog”. However, Bulldogs really aren’t as low maintenance as they appear.  In fact, while it is true that they are less active than …

One of my childhood dogs was a blue Pitbull named Pudge. He was a beautiful boy with big green eyes and a shiny silver coat, but as he aged we noticed that he suffered from several strange health issues. We finally took him to the veterinarian in hopes of finding some solutions to his problems, …

It wasn’t too long ago when organic foods became one of the hottest topics in America. I specifically recall my older sister jumping on the organic-food bandwagon with intense enthusiasm. She spent many passionate days and nights researching all the reasons and ways organic foods made our lives healthier, and I spent many passionate days …

Just like humans, dogs can be susceptible to all kinds of allergies. Seasonal allergies, food allergies, bee sting allergies, and medication-related allergies – dogs can have it all. Dogs who suffer from food allergies can be especially problematic for their owners, as they also tend to have much more sensitive stomachs. Dogs who are sensitive …

If you’re looking for the best dog food for puppies, then one of two things is happening: You’re likely preparing for a new puppy or you already have a new puppy. Whichever is the case, I should tell you that I’m very jealous because puppies are totally my thing. I will also tell you that …

If you’re the happy pet parent of a Pomeranian, then you totally understand the term “fur kid”. These guys are truly our babies, and we want them to be as happy and healthy as they can be so they can stick around for as long as possible. One way you can help keep your Pomeranian …

Our dogs give us so much, so it’s no wonder we are always looking for new ways to give back to them in return. One of the best ways we can show our dogs how much we care is by making sure they are living their happiest, healthiest lives possible. These days, there is so …

The more we learn about dogs and their nutritional needs, the more we dog parents come to realize just how important a good, healthy diet is for our canine counterparts. Let’s face it. Dogs rely on us for pretty much everything, and it’s entirely up to us to keep them healthy, happy, and well fed. …

I don’t know about you, but my dog eats a lot. In the beginning of my pet parenthood, I began to feel as if my pup’s food bags were taking over my apartment! Worse, I started to notice that her kibble sometimes went bad before the ‘best by’ date on the packaging said it would. …

Orijen brand dog food is kibble reimagined. They promise real, biologically appropriate ingredients without preservatives or fillers. While all of this may sound familiar, a closer look at the ingredients list and an exploration into how the company operates as a whole tell a very different story from anything we’ve seen before in dry dog …

Rachael Ray is a household name for food — human food, that is. When I first saw that she’s behind a brand of dog food, too, I was intrigued. What made her dog food special? Why should I buy it for Eira, my Alaskan shepherd? At first, I didn’t buy it. Eira seemed happy enough …

Like all dog owners, I love to spoil and reward my dog Kyra with treats. Luckily for me, she’s not picky… My dog, Kyra, getting excited about a special treat…lettuce.  As you can see in the video above, Kyra isn’t the least bit picky. She’ll lose it over a piece of lettuce just as easily …

It’s hard not to smile at an overweight dog waddling around a house. And yet, obesity contributes negatively to several of the leading causes of death for dogs, including cancer, issues related to bloat, and heart disease. Keeping our dogs at a healthy weight is crucial for their overall wellbeing, too. But sometimes, we get …

Do you ever wonder why dogs eat at the pace they do? What about when your dog only eats a few bites and then walks away? Different types of breeds eat fast and eat a lot, while others may be light eaters, and pick and choose when they eat. If you are like me, and …

As dog parents, we’re always looking for the very best food we can feed our dogs. Time and again research shows that finding a high-quality dog food can make the difference between a life of discomfort, aches, and weight gain and a life of activity, energy, and comfort. Sometimes it can be hard to afford …

Owning a dog is expensive, often much more expensive than we expect. The ASPCA recommends budgeting at least $400 per year for food alone, but you can easily end up spending much more than that.  With all the options, trends and advice out there (“grain-free”? “raw”?), how do you know you’re getting the best food …

Most of us go to the grocery store to purchase the food we eat. We can find food for our dogs there, too: Pedigree, Purina, Iams, and the like are found in nearly every store in the country. It’s estimated that around 86 million US American families own dogs, so the market is strong for …

There’s a lot of information out there for the biggest of dog breeds — those weighing over 55 pounds — and small dog breeds, which usually weigh under 22. We know what is the best dog food for German shepherds, malamutes, and labs of the world. And we’re up to date on the best small …

When my German shepherd Clancy was young, we kept a box of Kirkland wet dog food in the pantry for special occasions. Like most dogs, Clancy ate kibble most of the time. Kibble is important for dogs because it helps keep your dog’s teeth clean and strong. But there are times when soft, wet dog …

I’ve always had big dogs, so imagine my surprise one day when I went to my future in-laws’ home as a teenager and saw their Yorkshire terriers’ itsy-bitsy food bowls. In the mornings, the dogs got just a handful of food — whereas mine got heaps of it. It did make sense, though, because the …

For the longest time, I didn’t pay attention to what food my dogs ate. Part of this was because I lived with my parents and was a child. They took care of buying everyone’s food, the dogs’ included. We had not come across Kirkland dog food and Kirkland products yet. But once I was a …

Siberian huskies are known around the world for their lightness, their quickness, and their strength. They are so strong yet quick-footed, in fact, that they are the official racing dog of Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Dog Race. I moved to Alaska in 2017 and attended my first official Iditarod start in March of 2018. I went …

It’s a Monday night and you’re finally sitting down at the dinner table to eat after a long exhausting day at work. You’re trying to be healthy, even though you’d prefer to just throw a frozen pizza in the oven. Your dinner consists of several healthy options: grapes, fish, and broccoli. You’re still drinking your …

If you’ve been into the raw feeding trend, you most likely know Stella and Chewy and their products! If you aren’t quite sure what we’re talking about, don’t worry – we’ll go into some more detail. Before we came along and domesticated pups, they roamed wild and free … And ate raw meat, not the …

You may have heard of “low-carb” diets that are low in grain-heavy foods that are designed to help people shed unwanted weight. You may have also heard of people avoiding grains altogether in an effort to avoid negative side effects that tend to accompany food sensitivities and allergies. But what about for dogs? Is there …

We all know dogs LOVE a good treat. As a human, I have a great passion and love for Peanut Butter, and I consider it something that I have found that dogs LOVE as well. While surprising your puppy with this treat can be a wonderful moment, there are still some things to consider. Ingredients, …

The dog food you give your dog is very important for many reasons, such as the taste, ingredients, and health benefits. If one of these factors is out of balance your dog may not enjoy eating the food or may enjoy the food but not gain health benefits from it. Many dog foods are made …

As pup parents, we want the best for our fur children. We want their diets to consist of healthy options that meet all of their unique needs, while also not destroying our bank account. This alone can be a difficult feat with so many different brands arguing that they are the best option on the …

Call me clueless, but I only recently found out that you can actually find out which vitamins and minerals your body is lacking by having blood tests done. A healthcare provider ordered a comprehensive set of labs for me, and I discovered that I was severely deficient in several vitamins and micronutrients, including Vitamin B, …

A few years ago, grain-free was all the rage. I remember feeling bad for my German shepherd, Bella, because I couldn’t afford to buy her grain-free dog food and figured I was probably poisoning her system. But while it’s never good to buy dog food that’s stuffed with corn- and wheat-based fillers (especially if the …

As an owner of four dogs who all have digestive issues and multiple allergies, selecting the best brand of wet dog food for them over the years has taken some trial and error. My dogs get fed a high-quality dry food each day and receive one serving of wet dog food per day because I …

Dogs deal with many digestive issues in life and hemorrhoids are one of many, even though they aren’t one of the most common. Hemorrhoids in dogs only happen in rare cases and may vary due to each dogs’ diet, former health history, and may even be breed-specific. I experienced this three years ago when our …