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Hemp oil for dogs doesn't have its benefits from THC, but it's nutrition.

Hemp Oil for Dogs

Hemp products for dogs are best-sellers, with sales approaching $1 billion per year. Although they have been shown to help reduce physical pain and treat anxiety in dogs and humans, hemp products are controversial as well as confusing. Here’s how to make sense of this rapidly growing market.
Pea free dog food is not a requirement for most dogs as they can ingest pea protein without issue.

Are Peas Bad in Dog Food?

The question of whether peas and pea protein are bad or good for dogs cannot be answered simply. In moderation and as a part of a balanced formulation, pea protein can be a useful component of dog food, especially when paired with high-quality animal proteins.
Dog treats don't typically list calories so knowing how many dog treats per day can be challenging.

How Many Treats Can a Dog Have Per Day?

According to the ’10 percent rule,’ if your dog consumes 600 calories per day, then not more than 60 of those calories should come from treats. However, pet treats are not required to list the calorie content on the label, so figuring this out can be difficult
Raw frozen dog food is an increasingly popular option for pet owners.

What to Look for in a Raw Frozen Dog Food

The increasing number of glass-fronted freezers appearing in pet supply stores is a clear indication that frozen diets made of fresh, whole-food ingredients are increasingly popular with dog owners.
Goat milk can be good for young dogs who have the enzymes needed to process it. However, older dogs may struggle with the lactose.

Is Goat Milk Good for Dogs?

Goat milk has gained popularity among dog owners as a superfood that is a natural source of nutrients and digestive support. It’s true that goat milk contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, but is it really a good choice for adult dogs?
How much chicken and rice to feed a dog when then are sick?

Is Chicken and Rice Good for a Dog?

A chicken and rice diet is a common home remedy for dogs experiencing digestive upset, especially diarrhea. The bland combination is typically palatable for...
Dog food toppers can entice a dog to eat food when they're not eating and can add needed fiber and

Best Dog Food Toppers

Dog food toppers are an excellent way to enhance your dog’s meals, whether to add variety to mealtimes, provide additional nutrition, or support specific health conditions. When it comes to toppers, you can choose from simple, homemade additions like lightly cooked meats and vegetables to commercially available wet and freeze-dried toppers designed to provide targeted nutritional support.
Homemade dog food recipes must include complete and balanced nutrition in order to be healthy.

Concerns about Homemade Dog Food Recipes

One of the biggest challenges with homemade dog food is the inconsistency of nutrient content in raw ingredients. Ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and grains can vary widely in nutrient content depending on their growing conditions, seasonality, source, storage conditions, and processing methods.
The best dog food for small dogs combines a healthy balance of nutrition and calories.

The Best Food for Small Dogs

There may be some benefits to feeding your little dog a diet specifically formulated to target many of the issues small breeds face. When looking at labels for healthy dog foods for small dogs, consider these elements:
We've reviewed a selection of chews and chew types in order to find the best dog chews as well as the safest.

The Best (and Safest) Chew Bones for Dogs

The safest chew bones for dogs are made of digestible materials. This means that the ingredients are easy for dogs to digest and won’t cause stomach upset or potential blockages. Rawhide is a type of chew that isn’t always easily digestible because of how it’s processed. Large pieces of rawhide that are swallowed could be a potential intestinal obstruction risk.
Changing dog food too quickly can have a variety of symptoms.

Changing Dog Food Too Quickly

A gradual switch in dog food is usually recommended by veterinarians regardless of why you’re changing the food. Plan to go slowly to avoid gastrointestinal upset like diarrhea. If this is done properly, your dog is unlikely to have any problems.
An array of dry dog food displayed in the aisle of a local pet store.

WDJ’s 2025 Approved Dry Dog Foods: Search Over 1,100 Varieties

We’re excited to now present information about every single one of the dry dog foods made by the companies on our “Approved Foods” list, including their complete ingredients lists. This feature is available only to our paid subscribers. Even more exciting: This is a searchable database. You can use filters to find foods that meet many specific needs for different dogs.

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