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An array of dry dog food displayed in the aisle of a local pet store.

WDJ’s 2025 Approved Dry Dog Foods: Search Over 1,100 Varieties

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We’re excited to now present information about every single one of the dry dog foods made by the companies on our “Approved Foods” list, including their complete ingredients lists. This feature is available only to our paid subscribers. Even more exciting: This is a searchable database. You can use filters to find foods that meet many specific needs for different dogs.
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.
Ethical dog food is an increasing concern. Does it affect your pet food buying?

Do Humane Certifications Influence Your Dog Food Buying Decisions?

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Whole Dog Journal applaud any efforts made by food producers to buy and use humanely raised meat sources in their products. Do humane certifications or humane claims influence your buying decisions? Please tell us why or why not!
Swollen runny eyes are one way to identify a dog allergic reaction.

How To Identify a Dog Allergic Reaction

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Dogs can experience allergic reactions just like humans do. Often these are low-grade, chronic problems such as a food or pollen allergy, but dogs can have severe or anaphylactic reactions too.
Dandruff in dogs can respond to natural treatments like improved nutrition and grooming.

How to Treat Dandruff in Dogs Naturally

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Dandruff in dogs isn’t a life-threatening disease, but dry skin flakes are messy, itchy, and unattractive. Worse, they can trigger allergic reactions in humans and signal health problems in your pup. What causes dog dandruff, how can you prevent it, and what can you do to improve your dog’s coat?
Why is your dog shedding so much? It might be the season, or it might be age.

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much?

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Shedding removes old, damaged, or excess hair in a natural cycle that regulates body temperature and maintains skin and coat condition. The rate and timing of your dog’s hair loss depend on age, breed, and overall health.
Dogs can have apples and apple products so long as they don't have artificial sweeteners.

Can Dogs Have Apples?

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Your dog may beg for some of whatever you’re eating—quietly with just his eyes if he’s been taught not to beg or a full-body...
Dog food with probiotics can help support your dog's health.

Dog Food With Probiotics

Probiotics work best with consistent, long-term use, at the proper dosing amount. Having them already incorporated into the diet ensures your dog receives them with every meal and takes the guesswork out of proper dosing.
Dogs can take Miralax to deal with constipation.

Can You Use MiraLAX for Dogs?

MiraLAX can be used for dogs. It is available as an over-the-counter unflavored powder, which makes it perfect for mixing into your dog’s food or a little bit of water to relieve their constipation.
A dog farting a lot can indicate that their diet isn't best for them, or a digestive issue.

Why is My Dog Farting So Much?

Flatulence—farts or passing gas—is a perfectly normal part of being a dog. If your dog just farts once in a while or there is a very clear reason why he is extra stinky today, you don’t have anything to worry about. You should definitely call your vet if your dog has other symptoms of illness.
Natural antiseptic for dog wounds can promote and aid healing.

Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds

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A dog's minor injuries like small abrasions will heal faster if kept clean. Natural antiseptics can provide a way to keep injuries clean without the pain associated with antiseptics like alcohol.
Dog paw balm helps protect dog paws from the environment.

Best Paw Balm for Dogs

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Your dog’s paw pads act like the soles of our shoes, cushioning your dog’s stride and protecting her paws from damage. Weather conditions, strenuous...