Food

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

Chicken is the most common animal protein source in dog food, which makes sense, because more chicken than any other animal protein is consumed by humans in this country, and much of the chicken that goes into dog food is a by-product from the human food industry. But this also means that chicken-free dog foods

Puppies who are expected to reach an adult size of 50 pounds or more must be fed a diet that is formulated for large-breed puppies. Failure to select appropriate foods for these pups can have lifelong affects on their health. Photo by Jill Lehmann Photography, Getty Images Choosing a food for a new puppy is

Your dog will be attracted to your cat’s food, so it’s best to set the cat food bowl away from the dog’s reach. Credit: Ruslan Dashinsky | Getty Images For many dogs, getting some cat food, especially canned cat food or wet cat food, is a gourmet treat. Canned cat food tends to have more

Watermelon is a great fruit treat for your dog. Credit: Luliia Bondar | Getty Images What fruit can dogs eat? Grapes and grape derived products like raisins are not safe. Aside from that notable exception many common fruits are safe for our dogs. Some fruits can be added to your dog’s regular meals in small

Some dogs love pineapple, and pineapple is safe for dogs in small amounts, but always without the outer skin and inner hard core. Credit: Veronika Gaudet | Getty Images You can feed your dog pineapple. To feed pineapple to your dog, cut it just like you do to eat yourself. Cut off the tough outer

Carrots and other vegetables are good for dogs, and most dogs love carrots. Dogs can enjoy many vegetables. Credit: Iuliia Bondar | Getty Images Can dogs eat vegetables? Yes, dogs can eat vegetables. Dogs can eat celery, and carrots are especially good for dogs. Dogs can eat broccoli, too, but you may want to limit