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Nutritionally complete homemade dog food can keep your dog in excellent health for a fraction of the cost of raw and other premium brands.

Beef and Brown Rice Homemade Dog Food Recipe

Providing a balanced, home-cooked diet for your dog doesn't have to be complicated! This simple yet nutritionally complete beef and brown rice recipe follows NRC guidelines for adult maintenance and uses ingredients readily available at most supermarkets.
Chicken is the most common source of protein for dog food, meaning chicken free dog food is a tough find.

Chicken-Free Dog Food

The the number of chicken-free dog foods is small relative to the number of dog foods overall as its wide use in dog food manufacturing can lead to cross contamination of dog foods whose recipes are chicken free.
Human grade dog food is not necessarily the same as quality dog food.

Human-Grade Dog Food Choices

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the pet-food industry, with owners prioritizing the health of their pets by focusing on...
Changing dog food too quickly can have a variety of symptoms.

Changing Dog Food Too Quickly

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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.
Senior dogs may need soft food not only for ease of chewing, but for ease of digestion.

Soft Food for Senior Dogs

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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.
Many brands claim to be natural dog food, but how can you know if you're getting the best dog food.

How to Find the Best Natural Dog Food

Many dog owners today are in search of natural dog foods—meals that avoid artificial ingredients, use whole-food sources, and have functional ingredients that support their pet’s overall health in a more holistic way. But with so many brands claiming to be “natural,” how can you tell what is truly high-quality and what is just marketing?
Dogs can get food poisoning from consuming an animal they find dead, or by eating unsafe or harmful foods.

Can Dogs Get Food Poisoning?

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It may seem like dogs are immune to food poisoning, as they often eat things that would land us in the hospital. They are susceptible to many of the same pathogens that impact humans. In a healthy adult dog, a larger pathogen load is required to induce illness.
A woman browses for pet food in a grocery store aisle.

Pros and Cons of Large Pet Food Companies

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From time to time why we don’t include foods from giant dog food companies such as Mars PetCare, Purina, or Hills.
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

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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.
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.
Dogs may take their food to different places in before they eat it.

Why Do Dogs Take Their Food to Different Places?

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It’s dinnertime, and you’ve put your dog’s filled food bowl on the floor in its normal place. A couple of minutes later, you walk into your bedroom and hear a crunch underfoot, only to discover pieces of kibble scattered everywhere, and your pup happily devouring it, piece by piece.
Homemade dog food toppers and other homemade dog food can provide a nutritional AND cognitive boost for your dog.

Brain Booster Homemade Dog Food Topper Recipe

Feeding fresh food does not have to be all or nothing. Contrary to popular belief, you can add fresh foods into your dog’s dry dog food to provide nutritional benefits and increase palatability. Formulated to provide dogs with brain boosting whole foods, this simple and convenient fresh food topper is the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of fresh food diets