Category Archives: Food Guidelines

My Dog Ate Onion – What Now?

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There are many kinds of food that humans eat which are unsafe for dogs. Onions are not an exception. Feeding your pooch onions can make him seriously ill, whether they are raw, cooked, or in powdered form. What you Need to Know Onions are toxic to canines because of the substance they contain known as…

How to Deal with a Finicky Eater

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If you’re like most pet parents, you’ve probably had your pooch on the same food for some time now, so it’s not surprising if he has begun turning up his nose at it. Imagine if you only ate the same meal day in and day out… yuck! A lot of dogs are finicky eaters; some…

Safe Veggies For Your Furball

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A recent post about slimming down a pudgy pooch raised some questions about which vegetables are safe to include in your dog’s diet, or to give as snacks. After some research on several “authority” sites such as Pets.WebMD.com, DogChannel.com, and PetMD.com, here’s a list for your convenience: Broccoli Cauliflower Cabbage Don’t feed too much of…

Give a Dog a Bone (But Make Sure it’s Safe First!)

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Bones have always been a dog’s all-time favorite treat. For years, we have fed our pooches raw or cooked bones, and have delighted in seeing them enjoy every bit of it. Nevertheless, questions have recently been thrown to experts whether all bones are safe for dogs to eat. If not, which ones need to be…

How to Keep Fido from Eating Too Fast

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It can be rather frustrating when feeding your pooch is more like tossing raw chicken at a starving alligator. Bear in mind that the faster Fido eats, the less he chews, which can result in choking. When he races through his food, he is also swallowing a very large amount of air that can lead…

The Dangers of Genetically Modified Ingredients in Dog Food

Is your dog eating a genetically modified corn-based kibble, or a food that contains soy? While there’s no way to know absolutely if your dog’s corn or soy-included kibble is made using genetically modified ingredients, chances are that it is. In fact, in the United States, 88% of the corn used in pet foods and…

Should I Feed My Dog Canned or Dry Food?

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One of the many first decisions you have to make as a dog parent is to determine the right dog food to provide for your new furry family, how much food to give your new pet, as well as how often to feed him. With so many varieties, brands, and flavors to choose from, many…

Rawhide: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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There are countless types of dog chews, bones, and toys in the market today, and rawhide is one of the most popular. Because there have been lots of concerns regarding the safety of rawhide dog chews, it is a good idea to be familiar with the various kinds of rawhide available as well as the…

Dogs and Chocolate

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You’ve no doubt heard about chocolates being harmful to dogs. Many have told you to never give in to that pathetic look that comes across your pooch’s face as he begs for your delicious M&M’s. Maybe you’ve wondered if you really have to deprive Fido with those mouth-watering sweets. Well, the truth is that chocolate…

The Definitive 2013 Kosher For Passover Dog Food List

The Definitive Kosher For Passover Dog Food List Monday evening begins the observation of Passover, an 8-day Spring  celebration of the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Through certain rituals, modern day Jews have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom their ancestors gained. From the evening of March 25…

The Dangers of Aluminum for You and Your Dog

The Dangers of Aluminum for You and Your Dog

Like it or not, aluminum is one of the most widely-used metals in the world. But did you know that it is also one of the most harmful? As it appears in nature, aluminum is not a metal. It is so chemically reactive that it is mostly found in the form of various aluminum oxides….

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