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Feeding your dog is the most fundamental way to care and to promote a healthy life for your dog. Good nutrition will help your dog fight diseases and to keep him healthy.

It is of no surprise that the majority of dog owners spend more money on dog food than any other expenses for their dog. But choosing a brand or type of dog food can sometimes be confusing. A dog food that has a label “Premium”, “Premium Ultra”, or “Holistic” does not guarantee that the food was prepared using high quality ingredients. So the more you know about commercial dog foods and what the label means, then it become easier for you to choose the best brand for your dog.

There are basically two choices of commercial dog foods. There is either the kibble type or the canned type dog foods. Both contain mostly the same ingredients, but the kibble type had the water removed through the process of extrusion or baking. This gives the dog food a crunchy appeal while at the same time ensuring a long shelf life. The water is kept in canned dog foods, so it must be sealed in a can to keep it fresh. (more…)

In today’s world, we are often told by our veterinarians that dogs are susceptible to many illnesses, infections and diseases.

In this article, I will talk in details about the well known disease known as canine heartworms. (more…)

With the recent food recalls in the news, and E.Coli infections, it’s obvious that food poisoning can happen to humans. However many young dog owners don’t know that food poisoning can happen to dogs also. Although a lot of owners love to give their dog table food, some different types of food can be poisonous and very dangerous. Here is a list of some of the major foods to avoid feeding your dog. (more…)