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How to Keep a Dog From Eating Everything He Sees

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You can stop a dog from eating everything on walks – it takes training and patience.
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Is Hand-Feeding Your Dog a Good Idea?

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There are many benefits to feeding your dog or puppy by hand – and only a couple of situations when it’s not advisable.
Woman Pours Pet Food Into Bowl

How Long Does Dry Dog Food Last?

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Dog kibble has a 12- to 18-month shelf life, but once it’s opened, you must use proper storage to avoid the dog food going bad.
hungry dog with food bowl

How Much Food to Feed a Dog

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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.
Cute Chihuahua dog near feeding bowl in room. Pet friendly hotel

Diets for Small Dogs

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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.
husky in the soy field

Can Dogs Eat Soy?

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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.
Funny dog and bag of groceries in front of market or local store.

Can Dogs Be Vegan?

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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.
Do you know how to transition dog food without making your dog sick.

How to Transition Dog Food

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Switch dog food over a period of seven to 10 days. Here’s how to do it.
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Celebration and Birthday Cake Recipes Your Dog Will Love

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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

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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

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Many people (and even many veterinarians) believe that all foods that are labeled as “complete and balanced” contain approximately the same amounts and levels...
Finding healthy dog food can be challenging if you don't know what to look for.

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

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Here’s what to look for in dog food and the criteria we use to identify good-quality dry dog foods.