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Customize Your Pup’s Food Plan2 August 2023
8 MINS READ
What is the Best Meat to Feed Dogs?
With so many options for meat, it’s difficult to know what’s best. We take a closer look at why dogs benefit from a meat-based diet and the pros and cons of popular proteins.
Jaime Bast is a registered veterinary technician from Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated with a…
The nutrition your dog needs,
the food they want.
17 December 2021
4 MINS READ
A Brief History of Dog Food
Dogs have been man’s best friend for hundreds of years, but specialty dog food is a relatively new phenomenon. Learn about the history of commercial dog food, where specialty diets came on the ma…
15 December 2021
5 MINS READ
14 Lessons We Can Learn from Our Dogs
Ask anyone who has ever owned a dog, and they will tell you that their dog has taught them many valuable life lessons. Today we look at 14 of the best lessons we’ve learned from our dogs, and how…
14 December 2021
3 MINS READ
The Science of Bonding with Our Dogs
We’ve all heard the expression, “man’s best friend” when it comes to our dogs, but did you know there is science behind the bond between humans and their canine companions. We looked at the…
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7 December 2021
4 MINS READ
Tips for Training Your Food-Motivated Dog
Is your dog the type who lives to eat? Having a food-motivated dog has many advantages when it comes to training. These dogs can be easy to engage and reward for a job well done. Even if your dog w…
7 December 2021
8 MINS READ
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers
With gatherings happening much more than last year, there’s a lot to celebrate this time of year. If your to do list is getting long and you’re feeling ovewhelmed by the long list of pr…
5 December 2021
4 MINS READ
Human-Grade vs Feed-Grade Dog Food: What’s the Difference?
“Human grade” dog food sounds like a desirable trait, but what exactly does it mean? We discuss this term and what it means for your pup’s health.
3 December 2021
4 MINS READ
10 Healthy Foods to Fill Your Dog’s Kong Toy
Stuffing a toy like a Kong or something similar can be a great way to keep your dog occupied for hours. While there are many reasons that veterinarians discourage practices like free feeding and mi…
24 November 2021
7 MINS READ
Holiday Food Safe for Dogs
Holiday foods are meant to be shared with loved ones, and that includes your dog. Spread cheer with these safe table foods for dogs.
23 November 2021
3 MINS READ
Can (and should) My Dog Eat Sweet Potatoes?
If you enjoy cooking for your pet, you’re probably looking for foods you can prepare for your dog that are both delicious and nutritious. The sweet potato checks both boxes and can be used to mak…
15 November 2021
7 MINS READ
Vet Costs for Dogs in 25 U.S. Cities
Ollie used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the costs of seeing a veterinarian for routine dog care in the 25 most populous U.S. cities.Written by: Lauren Lieb…
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The nutrition your dog needs,
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