Dog Nutrition
How to Find the Right Dog Food
Consult our dog food guidelines for an overview of which ingredients you should expect to find in high-quality dog food, and which dog food...
Dog Nutrition
The Health Risks of Obesity in Dogs
Dogs suffer the same health consequences from obesity as people, including an increased risk of cancer, diabetes, liver disease, and other ailments...
Dog Nutrition
How to Properly Feed Your Dog
How do you properly feed a dog? We weigh in with expert advice on how much and how often to feed her, the wet vs. dry dog food debate, dog food...
Wellness & Nutrition
Dog Food Ingredients Glossary
Our Dog Food Ingredients Glossary is a sampling of the ingredients that appear frequently in dog foods, and includes ingredients that sometimes cause...
Dog Safety
Are Rawhide Chew Toys Safe for My Dog?
The answer is yes, and no. There are a number of things you should know about rawhide chew toys and treats so you can give your dog the pleasure of...
Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween
With more than $500 million spent by Americans on pet costumes every year, having fun with our pets certainly ranks near the top of the Halloween...
Wellness & Nutrition
Cold-Weather Diets: Should Your Dog Consume More Calories?
Learn more about cold-weather diets for dogs. See whether your dog might benefit from more calories in cold weather from the experts at Orvis.
Wellness & Nutrition
Are Real Bones Good For Dogs?
Some real bones do not make good treats for dogs and can be dangerous not only for dogs but also for the children and adults who live with them. Get...
Wellness & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than they did only a few decades ago. That’s excellent...
Wellness & Nutrition
Dental Care for Older Dogs
Taking good care of your dog’s teeth is important from puppyhood through his golden years. As your dog ages, a regular dental routine keeps his teeth...
Wellness & Nutrition
Giving Joint Supplements to Older Dogs with Arthritis
Are joint supplements right for your older arthritic dog? His limb stiffness and atrophied muscles betray his pain, even if he’s too stoic to tell...
Wellness & Nutrition
Dry Dog Food Versus Canned Dog Food
Although dry and canned dog foods contain similar ingredients, the nutritional values of each are not the same. Learn more about how dry dog food is...
Dog Safety
Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate
Dogs and chocolate don’t mix. While many dog owners know to keep their chocolate stash out of paw’s reach, understanding why your dog can’t have...