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Dogs can eat tomatoes, but as in all things you feed your dog moderation is key.

Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?

If you want to feed tomatoes to your dog, feed only the red fleshy part of a ripe tomato and cut the tomato into small pieces. Never feed green tomatoes or the green parts on a red tomato to your dog. Your dog also should not consume tomato leaves or tomato stems.
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The Best Canned Dog Foods

There are many reasons people feed canned food to their dogs (we will get into those in a minute) and one main reason why...
Learn more about canned dog food, and its nutritional content.

Whole Dog Journal’s Approved Canned Dog Foods

Here you’ll find a list of pet food companies that make the kind of foods that meet our canned dog food selection criteria. We’ve included ALL the information we gathered from each company on our approved foods list. Here’s the most exciting part about the table, however: It’s a searchable database that you can use to find appropriate foods for your dog!
Pumpkin dog treats can offer a seasonal and healthy treat for your dog.

Easy Recipes for Pumpkin Dog Treats

Most dogs love the taste of pumpkin. The gourd's prebiotic fibers support the microbiome too. Best of all, pumpkin dog treats are easy and fun to make.
Senior dogs may need soft food not only for ease of chewing, but for ease of digestion.

Soft Food for Senior Dogs

As dogs age, their nutritional needs and dietary preferences may change. Dog food recommended for senior dogs is usually soft, wet, or canned. The wide variety of soft foods on the market makes it easy to find one to fit your senior’s specific needs, as you will see here.
Garlic can be bad for dogs in high doses, or concentrations.

Is Garlic Bad for Dogs?

Many human foods are toxic to dogs, including grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic. But, you say, garlic has health benefits for your dog and...
Popcorn isn't necessarily bad for dogs, but it's not good for them either.

Is Popcorn Bad for Dogs?

If you want to share popcorn with your dog, choose a few pieces of plain—no flavors or salts—popcorn that is air-popped. Most brands of popcorn include a lot of salt and fat and your dog does not need salt or fat in his diet.
Dogs can have apples and apple products so long as they don't have artificial sweeteners.

Can Dogs Have Apples?

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...
Boy sneaking dog food from the table

My Dog Is Not Eating

If your dog won’t eat, you have a small window of time to evaluate the situation, The better you know your dog, the easier it is to decide if it is something serious or just a phase.
Dogs with sensitive stomachs may become ill after eating food that irritates their digestive tract.

Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

The term “sensitive stomach” refers to a variety of gastrointestinal issues that can impact dogs of all breeds, age, and size. For dogs with sensitive stomachs, meals can cause discomfort and distress. Digestive issues can negatively impact our pet’s quality of life and leave many owners searching for a solution to help alleviate their dog’s digestive issues.
Liver is good for dogs in moderation.

Is Liver Good for Dogs?

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.
Weight management dog food, along with exercise can help dogs lose weight.

Low-Fat Dog Food for Weight Management

The best dog food to help dogs lose weight is one that is formulated to provide fewer calories per serving, while still meeting the minimum requirements of essential nutrients.

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Dear people who were out walking with their cat in the Oroville Wildlife area a week or so ago when you saw a lady and three off-leash dogs emerge from the woods. I am so sorry that we startled you