foods your dog should never eat

Written by Administrator | 29 January 2010

Who can resist those big brown eyes and cute doggie grin? Can a little reward from the table really hurt your dog? Well, that depends on what it is and what's in it. A chip with guacamole can cause your dog some real problems. In fact, there's a lot of people food your dog should never eat. And, it's not just because of weight. Some foods are downright dangerous for dogs - and some of these common foods may surprise you.

human grade organic dog food

Written by Administrator | 29 January 2010

Could human grade organic dog food benefit your canine? That's what many pet owners want to know. The massive 2007 recall on dog food has shaken the public confidence in a number of well known brands. As a result, dog lovers are searching for alternative ways to safely provide their dogs with optimum nutrition, and avoid low grade ingredients and chemical preservatives.

the dog food project

Written by Administrator | 29 January 2010

In the section "Label Information 101" the pros and cons of the information available on the product label are discussed in detail. This article provides recommendations for actually picking out a quality product.

The process is not always simple and often you will have to make up your mind whether something is still acceptable for you or not. If your dog doesn't show sensitivities to things like for example wheat, corn, beef, or brewer's yeast and they are of good quality (e.g. USDA inspected or antibiotic and steroid free etc.), they are not "bad" and you have absolutely no reason to feel guilty if a food contains them! I could go on with countless examples for ingredients that have been vilified due to people's half-knowledge that finds the internet as a prolific breeding environment.

It is my goal to provide you with all the tools that you need in order to make an informed decision whether a particular food is acceptable for you or not.

The recommendations below are based on the official AAFCO definitions of food ingredients, my independent research of those ingredients and also advice from other sources. Except for very few more widely available brands I have not taken special needs formulations for allergies or other health concerns into consideration, since they are formulated under completely different aspects.

truth about garlic & dogs

Written by Administrator | 28 January 2010

You may have heard of the health benefits of garlic for pets, but are not exactly sure whether it is really safe to give garlic to your dog because there is a lot of information and misinformation available on the internet about the use of garlic in food and supplements for dogs and cats.

In this page, you will find well-researched information on garlic for dogs which I hope will help clear up some of the confusion you may have about garlic.