Do NOT feed your dog chocolate that’s *meant for humans. It is poisonous to them and can actually kill them. Several other foods are not suitable for dogs. Their effects can range from an upset stomach or diarrhea to seizures or death. Don’t feed your dog any of these things: Anythi...
Whatever type of food you intend to give your dog, whether it is dry, canned, or homemade raw food, you need to know how much they weigh. This will govern the amount of food you give as well as how many calories and how much protein and other nutrients to feed. It also enables yo...
The easiest way to transition a dog to a raw food diet is to switch to a commercial raw product, which you can find at local, independent pet stores. You can discuss your dog's needs and any concerns with the owner or manager, who will help you choose the right product. Start the t...
Do you sometimes feel like you need a nutrition degree to feed your dog a raw diet? One of the things that stops people from feeding a raw diet for dogs … is the notion that creating and balancing a diet is an exact science. They worry that it must be done in a laboratory. This ...
How much to feed your dog depends on your individual dog. Some need more calories, while others may need less. And every dog will tell you they need more food, but don’t listen. Credit: damedesso | Getty Images How much to feed your dog depends on the dog’s size, age, genetics/...
Knowing how to feed dogs with liver disease is important. Your vet will help you develop an evidence-based plan to treat your dog's liver.
Joanne is a writer on the Dogs Naturally Content Team. For 20 years, she’s been committed to maintaining a multi-dog household reared on raw meat, whole foods and good manners. She coined “chew factor” as her method to keep her first puppy pair occupied by chewing on frozen raw bones...
As a pet parent, it’s important to understand how to read pet food labels so you can make informed decisions about what to feed your dog or cat. This article deciphers the terminology, gives an overview of the different parts of a pet food label and shows you what to look for— so...
Meat products take up the first few ingredient slots. You also have the option to feed your dog fresh food, which is usually high-quality. Many dog food subscription services like Nom Nom Now offer fresh dog food. Image credit: David Huntley Creative, Shutterstock Avoiding Underfeeding & ...
Some people add raw bones to a home cooked dog diet to supply the calcium needed for the dog. If you include raw bones in your dog diet, then you do not have to add calcium to the diet. NOTE: DO NOT feed cooked whole bones to dogs as they are brittle and prone to splintering, ...