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Some dogs are picky eater. Finding dry dog food for picky eaters might mean trying multiple foods and strategies.

Dry Dog Food for Picky Eaters

Feeding a picky eater is a challenge, but the right high-quality, palatable kibble can make all the difference. Choose a dry dog food that uses real animal protein, animal fat, palatability boosters, like natural flavors, and has a satisfying texture.
Urinary dog food can help keep your dog's kidneys and bladder healthy.

What to Feed a Dog for Urinary Health

Diet directly influences your dog’s urinary tract by affecting the pH of their urine, the concentration of minerals, and the overall volume of urine produced. A variety of commercial urinary care dog foods are designed to support urinary tract health. The best choice for your dog will depend upon his specific needs and any diagnosed urinary conditions.
High-calorie dog foods can support a dog with a very active lifestyle.

High-Calorie Dog Food

High-calorie foods are designed to provide the necessary nutrients and energy required to fuel their lifestyles without overfeeding them. For active dogs, high-calorie food helps ensure they have the energy to keep their muscles and metabolism functioning efficiently, giving them stamina to perform throughout the day.
Can dogs have peppermint? They can eat it, but it's not beneficial and can be harmful.

Can Dogs Have Peppermint?

Peppermint is never necessary for your dog, and it can be harmful depending on how much your dog is exposed to and any other ingredients in the product.
Small amounts of turkey, carrots, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce are Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat in small amounts..

Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can Eat

Dogs can enjoy many traditional Thanksgiving foods. The key is to let them indulge in moderation. That’s because Thanksgiving weekend is infamous in the...
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.
best canned dog food

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.

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