dog nutrition
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Can Dogs Eat Ham?
That might be what you’re having for the holidays, but read here to see if your dog can partake.
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Can Dogs Eat Shrimp?
Is your pup a seafood fan? Find out everything you need to know about feeding them shrimp.
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The Holidays Are Prime Time for Pancreatitis—Here’s How to Protect Your Dog
With all the festivities (and eating!) afoot, it’s extra important to know how to prevent the disease.
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How a Former MIT Engineer Became a Human-Grade Dog Food Mastermind
Katie Spies tells The Wildest how she’s changing the nutrition game with her human-grade raw pet food company.
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Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
Before you invite them to the Thanksgiving table, here’s what you should know.
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Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too.
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Pet Food Recalled After Cases of Salmonella Were Reported in 7 States
This is an expansion of two former recalls.
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How We Chose the Winners For Best in Show 2023
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
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Recipe for Seeded Dog Biscuits
Learn how to make your own basic dog biscuits packed with nutritious seeds and sweet apples.
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How to Turn Your Jack-o’-Lantern into Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Puree
This simple recipe can serve as the base for dog treats,
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How Katherine Heigl’s Rescue Pets Gave Her a Sense of Purpose and Connection
Now, the Emmy-winning actress and animal activist is giving it back through her rescue foundation and pet wellness brand, Badlands Ranch. “There is a benefit to our spirits, our minds, and even our physical nature — anyone who has ever loved an animal knows that.”
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How to Get a Dog to Eat
You can’t appease a picky dog with fish fingers like you can with your toddler. Here are some things you can do
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Latinx-Owned Pet Brands You Can Support Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month should be celebrated all year with these toys and treats from these businesses.
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Help Your Chonky Pet Lose Weight
This National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are pro tips to help make sure your pet isn’t packing on too many pounds.
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Can’t Pay Your Pet’s Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
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6 of the Best Freeze-Dried Dog Foods For the Raw Curious
A veterinary nutritionist weighs in on how best to approach the diet plan.
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10 Superfoods to Share With Your Dog
From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Raw-Food Diet For Dogs
The feeding practice is popular — should you try it?
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Can My Dog Eat Honey? Learn If Honey Is Beneficial or Harmful For Dogs
They shouldn’t exactly have their paw constantly in the honey jar, but the sweet stuff can be beneficial in some cases.
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Could Fish Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint? It’s Complicated
All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood in your pets’ diet could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs.
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Wholesome Homemade Dog Food Recipes: Vet-Approved Starter Recipe
All it takes is healthy ingredients and a slow cooker.
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Can Your Dog Eat Watermelon?
Yep, you can share watermelon with your pup — but there are a few safety tips to keep in mind.
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Dog Training Treats They Will Sit, Stay — You Name It — For
A behaviorist reveals the most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
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Gut Feelings: How to Balance Your Pet’s Microbiome
The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people — your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.
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Greenies Launched a Digestive Supplement to Balance Your Pup’s Gut
The pet wellness company’s newest product aims to aid your pup’s tummy.
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Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski’s New Catchphrase Is “No More Boring Bowls”
And with the launch of their new dog food line at their joint pet brand, Yummers, it’s going to stay that way.
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9 of the Best Food Trucks For Dogs in the US
From Tails Wagon in Charleston to Denver’s Bone Apétreat, there’s no shortage of pet-friendly options — or relevant puns.
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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe — but you should skip on the marinara sauce.
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Nutrition
From kibble to homemade food, this guide will help you learn the fundamentals of dog nutrition.
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Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers?
That cuke crunch is irresistible. Learn if your dog can get in on that action.
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Unraveling the Grain-Free Dog Food Debate: Examining the Potential Link to Canine Heart Disease
The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic.
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Houndstone & Co.’s Freeze-Dried Treats Are Protein Powerhouses
Plus, when you support this company, you also support The Houndstone Foundation and their mission to find homes for abandoned dogs.
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CBD Oil for Dogs: Is the Green Stuff Good for Your Pup
There are options everywhere. Here’s how to sift through them — and how it could help your dog.
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Can Dogs Eat Rice? And More Importantly, Should They?
Yes, actually. Just follow these guidelines.
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7 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Have Benefitted Pets
The Biden administration’s plan has been blocked by SCOTUS. Here’s how pets’ lives could have been better if their parents had extra cash.
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Celebrity Chef Dan Churchill’s Frozen Blueberry Dog Treat Recipe
A sweet snack to keep your pup cool during the dog days of summer.
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Are Probiotics Actually Something Your Dog Needs?
Time for a (literal) gut check from four experts.
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How a Little of the Good Stuff (CBD) Can Help Your Dog With Seizures
Here’s the info you need before you buy.
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Your Dog Will Be Rolling Over For These Soft-Baked Lobster Treats
Ready to celebrate summer and all it offers? We suggest these crustacean snacks for your lobster picnic-loving pup.
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Migos Dog Keeps Things Fresh For You and Your Pup
The Malibu-based brand offers fresh food, supplements, and recipes for the discerning doggie diner.
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The Bee-Inspired Toys Dogs Are Buzzing About
“Saving bees brings more beauty and joy into the world — just like dogs do.”
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Glucosamine for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say.
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This Pet Superfood Brand Will Spark Joy in Your Life
Bundle x Joy is all about bringing cheer to pet parenthood — and your dog’s balanced diet.
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8 Protein Bars That Will Have Your Dog in Better Shape Than Jason Momoa
The meal supplements are no longer reserved for gym rats — active canines can also indulge in the quick treats.
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Score Nutritious Treats For Your Environmentalist Pup From Pulp Habits
Eco Bites has upcycled vegetable pulp, sustainable insect protein, and is packed with vitamins. Your vet is already thrilled.
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One Bulk-Bin Kibble Brand’s Plan to Save the Planet
A new Petco initiative aims to keep 50,000 dog food bags out of landfills each year.
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Kaley Cuoco Is Launching a Dog Brand to Honor Her Late Pup, Norman
We have to wait until this fall for the full reveal, but expect Oh Norman! to offer accessories, treats, and even cleaning products.
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Chris Evans Has Teamed Up With Jinx to Create the “Dog Dream Box”
And good news: The packaging features Captain America and his pup.
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9 Peanut Butter Options Your Pup Will Obsess Over
The perfect complement to your pet’s adorably salty personality.
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10 Fruits and Vegetables That Your Dog Can Feast On
Indulge your pup (safely) with these delicious and healthy snacks.
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6 Raw Food Brands For Dogs to Devour
Plus, two nutritionists discuss the pros and cons of the feeding trend.
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The Spring Farmers’ Market Haul for You and Your Dog
8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.
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Is Cultured Meat the Future of Sustainable Pet Food?
The Because, Animals co-founder on the eco-friendly way we could feed our pets.
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How to Cook a Wholesome Meatloaf For Your Dog
This dog-friendly recipe is so not your mom’s meatloaf — which is a good thing.
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How You Can Easily Manage Your Dog’s Weight
Keep your pup’s weight down, and you could add years to their life. What’s better than that?
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Sofi’s Secret Stash Is All About the Groovy Vibes
Groovy Pup’s CBD-infused treats will have your anxious pup feeling totally peaceful.
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6 Best Fresh Food Delivery Services For Dogs
Feeding your dog healthy whole foods is easier than ever.
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7 Automatic Pet Feeders That Will Make Every Meal an Event
Go ahead, make your morning routine a little easier.
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Your Pet Can Go Gourmet With These Quail-Egg Treats
A bonus: They’re a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
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9 Food Toppers That Will Make Your Dog Actually Want to Eat Dinner
If your dog suffers from mealtime boredom, spice up their food bowl with one of these tasty toppers.
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10 Dog Food Containers You Didn’t Know You Needed
Because your dog is plotting how to break into their stash.
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Peanut Butter Is the Best Snack. Can Your Dog Have It?
Elvis famously loved peanut butter. So, can your “Hound dog” lap it up, too?
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Should You Put Your Dog on a Low-Calorie Diet?
Diet culture is a tricky thing — for pets, too.
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A Digestible Guide to Healthy Dog Food
How to pick the right grub for your pup when there are So. Many. Choices.
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How to Make Homemade Dog Kibble
Learn how to make dry dog food with this easy homemade dog kibble dish.
