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Dog Food Purchasing, Storing, Serving, Safety & Palatability
The convenience of a food is primarily determined by the effort, space, and equipment required to purchase, store, and serve it. The success of food is when your dog gobbles it up effortlessly. While dogs are usually not as picky about their food as humans might think, differences in food format can certainly affect the desirability of a food.
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Dog Food Nutrients
Your dog’s specific caloric and nutrient needs will vary widely based on age, size, breed, activity level, overall health, and other factors. While all commercially-produced dog foods have to meet or exceed benchmarks for nutrients to be labeled as “complete and balanced foods” by the AAFCO.
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Dog Food Types & Cost Comparison
Do you know what the best food is for your dog? Learn about the different types of dog food options available to pet parents, the value each type provides and how much you will spend on each.
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Microbiome Health in Dog Nutrition
Diet has an enormous impact on microbiome composition in the gut, since changes in the types of food we consume may lead to shifts in the types of bacteria that are predominantly present. The microbiome also has a considerable influence on our ability to break down and absorb nutrients.
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Why Does My Pet Eat Grass?
Dogs’ attraction to grass may be traced back to their closest relative, the wolf. A 2008 study from the University of California, Davis, points out that, despite the lack of research on grass-eating domestic pets, both wild dogs and cats in nature eat plants and grass.
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The Importance of Crate Training Dogs
Some dog parents are reluctant to put their dog in a crate. Typically, this hesitation results from a belief that crates are the equivalent of prisons for dogs. In truth, a crate is a critical component of a dog’s life, not only making her life (and yours) much easier, but allowing your dog to rely on her instincts to claim a comfortable spot to call her own.
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