Dog Food Guides
Plain-language guides to choosing the right food for your dog, reviewed by a veterinarian.
Choosing Food for a Dog with a Sensitive StomachWhat a "sensitive stomach" usually means, what makes a food easier to digest, how to switch foods safely, and when to see your vet.
Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: What to KnowWhat the FDA found about grain-free diets and DCM, what's still unknown, whether your dog needs grain-free food, and the signs to watch for.
Feeding a Large Breed Puppy: A Vet-Reviewed GuideWhy large and giant breed puppies need controlled calcium and calories, what to look for on the label, how much to feed, and when to switch to adult food.
Raw Dog Food: A Vet's Honest TakeThe real benefits and risks of raw diets, what the AVMA and FDA advise, which dogs and households should skip raw, and how to handle it safely.
Wet vs. Dry Dog Food: Which Is Better?How wet and dry dog food compare on moisture, cost, calories, palatability, and dental health, plus how to mix them without overfeeding.
Freeze-Dried vs. Air-Dried vs. Dehydrated Dog FoodHow freeze-dried, air-dried, and dehydrated dog foods are made, which are raw, how they compare on cost and convenience, and how to choose.
Is Fresh Dog Food Worth the Cost?What fresh dog food is, its real benefits and limits, which dogs benefit most, what to look for, and a budget-friendly middle path.
How to Read a Dog Food LabelWhat the AAFCO statement means, how to check calories, what product names and ingredient lists really tell you, and which marketing words matter.
Dog Food Toppers: An Easy Upgrade to KibbleWhy toppers help picky eaters, the best topper options, the 10% guideline, how to avoid weight gain, and foods to never add to the bowl.
Home-Cooked Dog Food, Done SafelyWhy most home-cooked recipes are incomplete, what a UC Davis study found, how to cook for your dog safely, and who should be especially careful.