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Bland foods are one of the best foods for dogs with diarrhea.

Best Foods for Dogs with Diarrhea

The best food for your dog with loose stools is food that is bland and high in fiber.
Dog looking at hand holding bowl with dog food

What’s the Ideal Feeding Schedule for Dogs?

A recent study suggested that once-a-day feeding schedule for adult dogs is best, but one of the study authors says the data don’t support a blanket recommendation for all dogs.
Young woman jogging with her dog

How To Put Weight on a Dog

The best dog food for weight gain is one with a higher calorie count

Air-Dried and Freeze-Dried Raw Diets for Dogs

This category of dog foods is an outgrowth of the “raw diets for dogs” revolution that was sparked in 1993 with the publication of...
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What Are Dog Lick Mats?

The benefits of a lick mat for a dog include slowing his eating and controlling anxiety and boredom.
Woman is walking with a small cute obedient Jack Russell Terrier dog in the autumn forest

How to Keep a Dog From Eating Everything He Sees

You can stop a dog from eating everything on walks – it takes training and patience.
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Is Hand-Feeding Your Dog a Good Idea?

There are many benefits to feeding your dog or puppy by hand – and only a couple of situations when it’s not advisable.
Woman Pours Pet Food Into Bowl

How Long Does Dry Dog Food Last?

Dog kibble has a 12- to 18-month shelf life, but once it’s opened, you must use proper storage to avoid the dog food going bad.
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How Much Food to Feed a Dog

Feeding guidelines for dogs—including how much to feed a puppy—are little more than a ballpark reference. Here’s how to feed your dog properly.
Cute Chihuahua dog near feeding bowl in room. Pet friendly hotel

Diets for Small Dogs

Ideally, diets for dogs who weigh 20 pounds or less are calorically dense, high in digestible protein, and contain added L-carnitine and vitamins C and E.
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Can Dogs Eat Soy?

Soy is a good source of essential amino acids for dogs, but it needs to be included in the food in a form that benefits your pet.
Funny dog and bag of groceries in front of market or local store.

Can Dogs Be Vegan?

Most nutritionists and veterinarians agree that dogs can be vegan and healthy if the diet is nutritionally balanced. Research on vegan for dogs, however, raises more questions than answers.

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Dog Park Rules

I am a fan of dog-park rules, and I, too, have taken pictures of the posted rules at every dog park I have ever visited, in an effort to see how different communities have responded to the people and dogs there.