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Nutrition - Feeding Your Dog

Should Dogs Be Fed Vegetarian Diets 

Vegan dogfood: it’s a fad in Europe and becoming more popular here in the U.S. But is it really what we want to feed to our dogs, our most loyal companions? Make your decision after reading this article or search the internet for more info to supplement your research if you feel the need to do so. Your decision affects not only your dog’s life but also your own.   >> more

 
Feeding an Older Dog 

Feeding the older dog correctly is the single most important thing you can do for your senior pooch. As dogs age, their calorie and nutrient requirements change much like ours do and with the wide variety of healthful seniors diets on the market, it only makes sense to give your beloved canine every feasible advantage you can, allowing them to live the longest, healthiest and happiest life possible.  >> more

 
Giving a Dog Treats 

Giving your dog treats is a fun part of being a pet owner. Just be wise in the types and number of treats you give. Remember, your dog’s good health is more important that the instant gratification he feels when he is given a treat.  >> more

 
How to Stop Food Aggression in Dogs 

Food aggression is a behavior that can be present in all breeds and sizes of dogs. In the wild, dogs would have to protect their food from other packs. Therefore, if a dog approached while he was eating, it would be a natural instinct for him to growl and otherwise act aggressively in order to convince the other dog to leave him and his food alone.  >> more

 
Feeding a Dog Bones 

It’s important to note that experts do not agree on whether pet owners should feed bones to their dogs.  Some cite the nutritional value as reason enough to include an occasional bone in their pet’s diet.  >> more 

 
Switching Dog Food Brands 

No one enjoys an upset stomach including your pooch and nothing is worse then being woken up a dozen times through the night because you rushed the process of switching dog food brands!  >> more

 
Storing Dog Food 

Guaranteed, the biggest bag of dog food costs less per pound or serving – its one of life’s little truisms that you can count on to never change. And because of the lower cost per serving guarantee, you are always drawn to that forty pound bag of food knowing that inside there is a few dollars to be saved.  >> more

 
What are the Ingredients in Dog Food 

Dog food ingredients are confusing and many people decide on what to feed their dog by the recommendation of pet store employees or other shoppers instead of reading the label and understanding what they are feeding their pet.  >> more

 
Feeding a Puppy 

There are now two types of puppy food on the market – regular and large breed. Large breed puppy food maintains slow and steady growth for our large and giant breed puppies. Fast growth has been linked to hip dysplasia as well as other growth related issues where bones grow faster then the rest of the body is able to control.  >> more

 
Feeding a Dog 

Undecided? Try a combination of the above – kibble mixed with a homemade ‘stew’, whether it is raw or cooked, blend nicely together to provide both balanced nutrition and whole real foods. For many, it’s the best of all worlds and guarantees a well-rounded canine!  >> more

 
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