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...
What Are Dog Lick Mats?
The benefits of a lick mat for a dog include slowing his eating and controlling anxiety and boredom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Transition Dog Food
Switch dog food over a period of seven to 10 days. Here’s how to do it.
Celebration and Birthday Cake Recipes Your Dog Will Love
No matter the occasion, your dogs will anticipate and enjoy the opportunity to savor a special treat made just for them.
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Dogs Should Not Be Gifts!
I’ve given a few private lessons to a client who received an 8-week-old Golden Retriever puppy as a Christmas present. This man is retired, a recent graduate of cancer treatments, and lives alone. His young adult children apparently thought he needed a companion and bought him the puppy as a gift.