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High fiber dog food can help with anal gland problems and scooting.

High-Fiber Dog Food and Anal Glands

Increasing your dog’s fiber intake is an effective way to manage anal-gland problems.
A grain free diet isn't necessarily good for dogs unless they're sensitive to grains.

Is Grain-Free Good for Dogs?

Grain-free dog food has become a popular choice among pet owners in recent years. While grain-free diets may offer certain benefits to some dogs, they may not be the right choice for every dog, and not all grain free dog foods are created equally.
Pig ears are good for dogs as a chew treat. They do have hazards like salmonella that owners need to be aware of.

Are Pig Ears Good For Dogs?

Pig ears can serve as a natural chew to promote dental health. Chewing on pig ears helps to remove plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth via the mechanical action of the chew abrading against the teeth. The tough texture of the ear acts as a natural toothbrush, promoting healthier teeth and gums. They are also protein rich. However, there is a risk of choking, and pig ears can carry salmonella.
What you feed a dog with a yeast infection makes a big difference in how quickly they recover and whether they develop another yeast infection.

What to Feed a Dog With a Yeast Infection

Yeast thrives in warm, moist environments. In dogs, this often manifests as ear infections, dermatitis, and digestive upset. When the body’s natural balance is disturbed, yeast can proliferate uncontrollably, leading to infection.
Some dogs are picky eater. Finding dry dog food for picky eaters might mean trying multiple foods and strategies.

Dry Dog Food for Picky Eaters

Feeding a picky eater is a challenge, but the right high-quality, palatable kibble can make all the difference. Choose a dry dog food that uses real animal protein, animal fat, palatability boosters, like natural flavors, and has a satisfying texture.
Urinary dog food can help keep your dog's kidneys and bladder healthy.

What to Feed a Dog for Urinary Health

Diet directly influences your dog’s urinary tract by affecting the pH of their urine, the concentration of minerals, and the overall volume of urine produced. A variety of commercial urinary care dog foods are designed to support urinary tract health. The best choice for your dog will depend upon his specific needs and any diagnosed urinary conditions.
High-calorie dog foods can support a dog with a very active lifestyle.

High-Calorie Dog Food

High-calorie foods are designed to provide the necessary nutrients and energy required to fuel their lifestyles without overfeeding them. For active dogs, high-calorie food helps ensure they have the energy to keep their muscles and metabolism functioning efficiently, giving them stamina to perform throughout the day.
Can dogs have peppermint? They can eat it, but it's not beneficial and can be harmful.

Can Dogs Have Peppermint?

Peppermint is never necessary for your dog, and it can be harmful depending on how much your dog is exposed to and any other ingredients in the product.
Small amounts of turkey, carrots, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce are Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat in small amounts..

Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can Eat

Dogs can enjoy many traditional Thanksgiving foods. The key is to let them indulge in moderation. That’s because Thanksgiving weekend is infamous in the...
Dogs can eat tomatoes, but as in all things you feed your dog moderation is key.

Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?

If you want to feed tomatoes to your dog, feed only the red fleshy part of a ripe tomato and cut the tomato into small pieces. Never feed green tomatoes or the green parts on a red tomato to your dog. Your dog also should not consume tomato leaves or tomato stems.
best canned dog food

The Best Canned Dog Foods

There are many reasons people feed canned food to their dogs (we will get into those in a minute) and one main reason why...
Learn more about canned dog food, and its nutritional content.

Whole Dog Journal’s Approved Canned Dog Foods

Here you’ll find a list of pet food companies that make the kind of foods that meet our canned dog food selection criteria. We’ve included ALL the information we gathered from each company on our approved foods list. Here’s the most exciting part about the table, however: It’s a searchable database that you can use to find appropriate foods for your dog!

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