Food

Dog treats made with pumpkin, like the pumpkin peanut butter biscuits and pumpkin, carrot, and coconut biscuits pictured here, are a perfect fall treat for your dog. Credit: CJ Puotinen Even though it’s best known for improving symptoms of indigestion, loose stools, and diarrhea, small amounts of pumpkin are appropriate anytime. Most dogs love the

The safety of feeding garlic to dogs is highly dose dependent. Use caution if you choose to feed it. Credit: Barbara Rich | Getty Images Many human foods are toxic to dogs, including grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic. But, you say, garlic has health benefits for your dog and you like natural alternatives. That’s great!

While that popcorn looks yummy to your dog, it may not be the best choice for him. Credit: Vladans | Getty Images While many dogs have grabbed a stray piece of popcorn and lived to tell the tale, not all popcorn is safe for dogs. If you want to share popcorn with your dog, choose

Go ahead and share a bit of your apple with your dog—he’ll love it! Simonkr | Getty Images Your dog may beg for some of whatever you’re eating—quietly with just his eyes if he’s been taught not to beg or a full-body “give me some” body wiggle if he just can’t resist—but you can’t give

When our dog gets sick after eating or doesn’t want to eat, many of us try different locations, new bowls, varied foods, all usually with little success. Start with a checkup with your veterinarian then, if all is well, use the suggestions in this article to zero in on the right food. Credit: Bochimsang |

Liver is often touted as a nutritional powerhouse for dogs that is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that can provide numerous health benefits. However, too much of a good thing can be harmful, so this organ meat may not be the best choice for your dog. Understanding the pros and cons of feeding liver

A fat dog is not a happy dog. His excess weight makes for painful joints, so he doesn’t want to move, which only worsens the situation. Dogs love to eat, just as we do, but it’s up to us to control his weight. The best dog food to help dogs lose weight is one that

The desire to feed human-grade dog food is understandable, but there are downsides, such as that many may have a short shelf life. Credit: Yana Tikhonova | Getty Images In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the pet-food industry, with owners prioritizing the health of their pets by focusing on improved nutrition.

: Choosing dog food that contains probiotics is a smart move for your dog’s overall health. Credit: Anastas | Getty Images Dog foods with added probiotics offer dog owners a convenient and effective way to support their dog’s health every day, without having to purchase additional supplements. Probiotics work best with consistent, long-term use, at

: We recommend buying food from independent pet supply stores whenever possible, as these owners and managers are often better educated about nutrition and can help you make buying decisions based on your dog’s needs. Photo by Nancy Kerns. It’s getting increasingly difficult to neatly categorize and select the best non-kibble dry dog foods. Freeze-dried

: We recommend buying food from independent pet supply stores whenever possible, as these owners and managers are often better educated about nutrition and can help you make buying decisions based on your dog’s needs. Photo by Nancy Kerns. It’s getting increasingly difficult to neatly categorize non-kibble dry dog foods. Freeze-dried foods, which once seemed

In small quantities, shrimp can be a nice treat for dogs. Credit: knape | Getty Images From head to tail, boiled or fried, crustaceans are delicious, but can dogs eat cooked shrimp? The answer is yes—with reasonable precautions. For most of us, shrimp are a treat, not an everyday meal, and it should be the

Kangaroo meat is a good protein source in dog food, but the geographic location of wild kangaroo herds (Australia) makes it more expensive and difficult to source. David and Micha Sheldon | Getty Images The quest for novel and alternative protein sources for use in pet nutrition has led to the emergence of kangaroo dog

Proteins in hydrolyzed-protein dog foods retain their nutritional value, ensuring your dog’s food is nutritionally complete and balanced. Finding a suitable food for dogs with dietary sensitivities, allergies, or chronic digestive issues can be a challenge, and often veterinarians suggest foods that contain hydrolyzed proteins as a solution. By feeding a hydrolyzed diet, you can

Dogs have 1,700 taste buds, ultimately making them a bit less picky than humans when it comes to food. However, dogs use their sense of smell deciding what to eat. Credit Aleksandr Potashev | Getty Images Dogs have taste buds on their tongue and in the back of their throat. Taste buds, of course, are

You can let your dog have share some oatmeal, but be sure it’s made from plain oats and water without things like raisins or artificial sweeteners. Credit: Aleksandar Nakic | Getty Images Your dog can safely eat most forms of oatmeal, but avoid those packets of flavored oatmeal, as they may contain other ingredients that

Rice is a great bland food for dogs, but some dogs won’t eat it without something added to it, like chicken. Credit: hxyume | Getty Images The long and the short of it is – yes, dogs can eat rice. Cooked white rice is traditionally fed to dogs with an upset gastrointestinal (GI) tract because

Dogs naturally want whatever we are eating. Sharing an apple is a lot safer for your dog than something fried, like french fries. Credit: StefaNikolic | Getty Images Potatoes are safe for dogs, but a fried potato, like French fries, isn’t a great choice for your dog. The oil that french fries are fried in