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How Much Food to Feed a Dog

Feeding guidelines for dogs—including how much to feed a puppy—are little more than a ballpark reference. Here’s how to feed your dog properly.
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Diets for Small Dogs

Ideally, diets for dogs who weigh 20 pounds or less are calorically dense, high in digestible protein, and contain added L-carnitine and vitamins C and E.
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Can Dogs Eat Soy?

Soy is a good source of essential amino acids for dogs, but it needs to be included in the food in a form that benefits your pet.
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Can Dogs Be Vegan?

Most nutritionists and veterinarians agree that dogs can be vegan and healthy if the diet is nutritionally balanced. Research on vegan for dogs, however, raises more questions than answers.
how to transition dog food

How to Transition Dog Food

Switch dog food over a period of seven to 10 days. Here’s how to do it.
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Best Foods for Dogs with Diarrhea

The best food for your dog with loose stools is food that is bland and high in fiber.
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Celebration and Birthday Cake Recipes Your Dog Will Love

No matter the occasion, your dogs will anticipate and enjoy the opportunity to savor a special treat made just for them.

How to Choose a Dog Food: Factors to Consider

By applying the foregoing criteria, we’ve found a thousand or more good foods to choose from; their manufacturers appear on our “Approved Dry Dog...

‘Complete’ But Not Equivalent: Comparing Similar Dog Foods

Many people (and even many veterinarians) believe that all foods that are labeled as “complete and balanced” contain approximately the same amounts and levels...

How to Find Healthy Dog Food: WDJ’s Dry Dog Food Selection Criteria

Here’s what to look for in dog food and the criteria we use to identify good-quality dry dog foods. 1. Look for named animal protein...
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Food for Dogs with Liver Disease

The right diet for a dog with liver disease minimizes the liver’s workload and ensures proper nutrition for that dog.
Dogs can eat cabbage, and it has some health benefits.

Can Dogs Eat Cabbage?

Yes, and cabbage is good for dogs, mostly.

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Digital Memories Can Hurt – But Time Heals

There’s every chance that you, like me, get regularly smacked in the face by a Facebook “memory" of your beloved heart dog who passed some time ago. It’s just as likely to make you smile as bring tears to your eyes.