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If dogs ran the world, the restaurants with dog food would be open 24 hours a Day. Most dogs love to eat. And eat. And eat some more. But though it’s tempting to show your love with extra helpings, or by making food available all day, overfeeding does no dog any favors. (Overweight pets can […]

Do you give the dog peanut butter? Does your dog, like many others, love it too? It’s ideal for stuffing in hollow toys or for disguising pills. But increasingly, xylitol, a sugar substitute used in gum, yogurt, candy, and more, is being used in some peanut butters and nut butters. Safe for humans, xylitol is […]

Prepare for your dog these single ingredient fiber – and vitamin-rich treats. All you need is raw sweet potato. Pure, easy, and unadulterated, dog treats don’t get any healthier, easier or less expensive than this. Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 250° F. 2. Scrub the sweet potato or yam. No need to peel. 3. Cut it […]

Itchiness and tummy troubles are just a couple of signs your dog is suffering from food allergies. Dogs just as many humans suffer from gluten and dairy intolerance, our furry four-legged counterparts are prone to food allergies too. If your dog is constantly itchy and it seems like they are always getting ear infections, there’s a […]

One of the most important supplements you’ll need to add to your dog’ meal is calcium. If our pet had the ability to chew on a good bone every day, they would be scraping off bits of bone that then would be broken down in the their body and used to strengthen their own bones […]

According to the APPA (American Pet Products Association), the pet industry is a $53 billion industry in the U.S. and while a leash and collar are necessities, some other pet products might not be. Where do vitamins and other pet supplements fit in and are they necessary or just another money maker? Let’s hear what experts […]

Watermelon YES. This sweet, water-laden fruit is a great choice for sharing with your dog. It’s high in vitamins A and C as well potassium and magnesium. Plus, it’s low in calories and can help ward off dehydration. Just don’t feed your dog the seeds or rind.   Avocados NO. Avocados can cause gastrointestinal upset […]

  In developed countries, nutritional diseases are rarely seen in dogs, especially when they are fed good quality, commercial, complete and balanced diets. Nutritional problems occur most commonly when dogs are fed imbalanced homemade diets or certain human foods. Dog foods or homemade diets derived from a single food item are inadequate. For example, feeding […]

Pumpkin is a miracle food for dogs. Is a great source of beta carotene and vitamin A and help keep your pup’s digestive system on track (good for both diarrhea and constipation). Oils found in pumpkin seeds and flesh support urinary health. Dogs with urinary incontinence, in particular, may benefit from a little pumpkin in their diet […]