How to Estimate the Carbohydrate Content of Any Dog Food
When comparing dog foods, the carbohydrate content of each product can be difficult to find. That’s because dog food companies are not required by law to disclose the actual “carb”
Dry Matter Basis — A Better Way to Compare Dog Food
Moisture Content Makes Comparing Dog Food Difficult Without a measuring method known as dry matter basis, it can be impossible to accurately compare dog foods. That’s because pet food companies
Can Dogs Eat Cheese and Ice Cream?
Are Cheese and Ice Cream Safe for Dogs? Some dogs have no problem eating cheese, ice cream or any other dairy product. While others experience acute digestive upset… Such as
Do They Really Use Dead Dogs and Cats to Make Pet Food?
The pet food industry has denied the rumors for years. Yet the reports just keep coming. They claim a number of companies continue to use euthanized pets to make dog food. Sound
Canine Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food (Part 2)
In Part 1, we talked about how contaminants found in some lower quality foods could possibly be the cause of chronic allergies in dogs. Like insects, mites and molds. We
Canine Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food (Part 1)
Dog food grains. Canine allergies. Could they be related? Well, in a word, maybe. Take bread mold. As unappetizing as it looks, bread mold can seem fairly harmless. Yet mold
Do Dogs Need Vitamin C in Their Diet?
Unlike humans who require vitamin C to sustain life, dogs possess the natural ability to make their own. Without vitamin C humans get a disease called scurvy… and die. Yet
The Controversy Over Menadione in Dog Food
Some call menadione a dog food necessity. Yet others reject it as a dangerous toxin. So, what exactly is menadione? And why is it being used in some dog food recipes
