Would you eat chips to clean your teeth? Of course not. Crunchy food doesn’t clean your teeth, and it doesn’t your dog’s teeth either. Actually, dry hard food is more likely to remain wedged in teeth and gums. That can become a problem. Improper care of your dog’s teeth and gums can lead to a host of issues. Bad breath, …
Is Your Dog a Picky Eater? 4 Helpful Nutrition Tips
Does your dog leave meals untouched or barely sniffed at? If this behavior is something new, you’ll want to talk with your vet to rule out a health issue causing the change in eating patterns. But if the behavior is common for your dog, you may have a picky eater on your hands. Picky eating is a problem because dogs …
10 Benefits of Lightly Cooked Food for Dogs
We are what we eat—and our kids are, too. With the recent surge of dog food recalls, it’s never been more clear that good nutrition is critical for a healthy, happy dog. There are a lot of options to feed your dog, but processed foods aren’t any better for dogs than they are for us. A diet of lightly cooked …
6 Common Dog Food Allergies
Did you know dogs can have food allergies just like people? Symptoms include rash, itching, chronic ear infections, and excessively licking their feet. Dogs may also have food intolerances, which tend to result in diarrhea or vomiting. Either way, understanding the cause of these symptoms is important. Dog Food Allergy Culprits What causes dog food allergies? The top dog food …