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Dogs can eat rice and its a staple bland food to feed a dog with an upset dog.

Can Dogs Eat Rice?

The long and the short of it is – yes, dogs can eat rice. Cooked white rice is traditionally fed to dogs with an upset...
Dogs can eat french fries. However, this isn't a healthy snack for them.

Can Dogs Eat French Fries?

Fries are also usually doused in salt, another potentially problematic ingredient. While a little salt is OK for dogs, a lot of salt can lead to severe dehydration and sodium poisoning.
Chicken is the most common source of protein for dog food, meaning chicken free dog food is a tough find.

Chicken-Free Dog Food

The the number of chicken-free dog foods is small relative to the number of dog foods overall as its wide use in dog food manufacturing can lead to cross contamination of dog foods whose recipes are chicken free.
Large breed puppies need large breed puppy food to support their greater growth.

Finding The Best Large-Breed Puppy Food

Choosing a food for a new puppy is always a bit worrisome, but for those who adopt large or giant breed pups, selecting the...
Dogs can eat cat food without adverse health risks.

Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?

If your dog snatches a little cat food occasionally, his biggest risk is getting a swat on the nose from your irritated cat.
Dogs can eat the majority of fruit that humans eat in moderation.

What Fruit Can Dogs Eat?

With the notable exception of grapes and raisins many common fruits are safe for dogs to eat and make a great treat or dietary add in.
Pineapple is good for dogs to eat in small amounts as an occasional treat.

Is Pineapple Good for Dogs?

You can feed your dog pineapple. To feed pineapple to your dog, cut it just like you do to eat yourself.
Dogs can eat vegetables and many may prefer them to other treats.

Can Dogs Eat Vegetables?

Can dogs eat vegetables? Yes, dogs can eat vegetables. Dogs can eat celery, and carrots are especially good for dogs. Dogs can eat broccoli,...
Can dogs eat berries? Not only can dogs eat berries but many berries are a healthy treat they love.

Can Dogs Eat Berries?

Many berries are a delicious and nutritious addition to our dogs’ regular food and as a treat the enjoy whether fresh or frozen,
Coconut water is good for dogs in the right circumstances and small amounts.

Is Coconut Water Good for Dogs?

Coconut water can help dogs recover from vigorous exercise, especially in hot weather, and it is said to aid digestion. As with any new food, start slowly and monitor your dog’s response. 
Low protein dog food is one of many prescription foods for pets pictured here in a display.

Low Protein Dog Food

Many dogs are prescribed low-protein diets to alleviate kidney workload, help with gastrointestinal issues or kidney disease. However, protein is vital to a dog's health and there is dog food that is low in protein, and dog food with really low protein.
Cute older dappled Dachshund With Paralyses Legs Eating Pet Food At The Kitchen And Looking At Camera.

Kidney Diet for Dogs

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) allows waste products and toxins to build up in the body as kidney function decreases. Diet can help mitigate symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

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Don’t Adopt Littermates

STOP! Don’t do it! Whether the idea of adopting two puppies just occurred to you, or you had been planning to adopt two all along, every trainer I’ve ever met would advise you to think twice and adopt just one. Because training and socializing littermates well is more than twice as difficult as training and socializing one puppy.