Nutrition
Dog food ingredients: Often considered by owners to be one of the most important parts of choosing a food. But who's responsible for making it all happen?
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Nutrition
Confused or concerned about so-called dog food fillers? We explore what are dog food fillers, dispel myths, and put ingredients to the test.
Nutrition
You've probably noticed that pea protein, potato protein, and other plant-based protein sources are becoming more popular in dog food. But plant-based protein can cause some uncertainty: Is plant protein really as effective as animal-based protein? If so, why is it controversial? And at the end of the day...is plant-based protein good for your dog? As a dog owner, you need to know. Let's take a look.
Nutrition
Chances are, you'll never meet the people who formulated your dog's daily meals, yet these highly-trained scientists play one of the largest roles in your dog's life. Now, dig into the mind of an animal nutritionist to uncover some of the behind-the-scenes secrets about food trends, inside jokes, bad advice they've heard, and how much they really love helping your pet.
Nutrition
While most of us will have some version of the human food pyramid ingrained in our minds, we don’t often think about what that would look like for our dogs. What does "complete & balanced" dog food really mean? How is it backed up? And how do we balance our dogs' nutrition?
Nutrition
Everywhere you look, natural is all around – human food in grocery stores, cleaning products, and yes – there's natural dog food too. So what is natural dog food, and does it make a difference as you feed your dog?
Nutrition
In an age when information is at our fingertips, we depend on the Internet’s advice for any topic imaginable. But problems arise when we find truth in every written word, especially when it comes to dog nutrition and the dog food industry. So how do you find the best food for your dog. Dr. Lauren, DVM, lends her help.
Nutrition
Between “super ingredients”, dog food labels, the grain vs. grain-free debate, and the dog food your best friend swears by…is it fair to say that finding the bottom line about dog food ingredients can seem impossible?
Nutrition
Manufacturing Safe Dog Food Under Strict Industry Regulations
You & Your Dog
Ann is part of the Just Right® by Purina® blogger community. All experiences and honest opinions are her own.
You & Your Dog
Kristen is part of the Just Right® by Purina® blogger community. All experiences and honest opinions are her own.
You & Your Dog
Richard is part of the Just Right® by Purina® blogger community. All experiences and honest opinions are his own. We asked Richard to talk about the unique relationship he shares with his dog, Truman. The result is a post that celebrates how the life lessons learned from dogs can be the most important lessons of all.
Breed Center
Kathleen is part of the Just Right® by Purina® blogger community. All experiences and honest opinions are her own. We asked Kathleen about the unique relationship she shares with her Chinook dogs, Minnow, The Beej, and her newest addition to the family, Fluffy the Vampire the Labrador retriever. The result is a post that celebrates the positive impact our dogs have on our lives in countless ways.
Nutrition
As a pet owner, you want the best for your dog. Determining what constitutes “the best,” however, can be difficult, especially when it comes to dog food.
You & Your Dog
From color and consistency to the scientific reasoning as why dogs eat poop, the veterinarians at Just Right by Purina have all answers you need. What's YOUR dog's poop trying to tell you?
Life Stage
You’ve prepared to adopt a puppy and it’s time to bring him home! …Now what? Socializing your new puppy with your current family is an important step. Whether you hope your new puppy will become best friends with your older dog, your cat, or your kids, these tips should help you ease the way into becoming one big happy family.
Nutrition
Winter: A time of holiday celebrations with friends and family. A time where savory roasts fill our tables and tempting leftovers fill our refrigerators. And a time when snuggling under the covers half an hour longer is much more appealing than getting up to walk the dog through the frigid tundra of the neighborhood.
You & Your Dog
You pride yourself on giving your dog the very best. But truth be told, there are only a few tell-tale signs that indicate your dog’s health is truly up to snuff. You might check your dog’s eyes for clarity, skin and coat for glossiness, and stool for shape and consistency. But what else can be done to look after your dog’s health?
You & Your Dog
That exciting time of year when people and pets don their scariest costumes, put spooky pumpkins out on display, and make the annual door-to-door trek for trick-or-treating is approaching quickly. For many, it’s all fun and games. But for some, all that heightened excitement can be stressful for dogs, especially if they react negatively to the doorbell constantly ringing.
You & Your Dog
Fewer pet owners are taking their pets to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup. Sadly, as a result, preventable diseases like diabetes, heartworm or dental disease are on the rise. So why are so many pet owners forgoing their pet’s annual checkup?
You & Your Dog
When you’re a dog owner, fall takes on a whole new meaning other than just cooling temperatures and falling leaves. Fall is a dog shedding season when many dogs shed their summer coats to make room for new warm winter coats. Depending on if your dog has long fur, curly fur, short fur, or wiry fur determines the method of grooming.
Nutrition
Pop quiz: Can dogs eat fish? It's a commonly asked question about a somewhat uncommon dog food ingredient. The short answer: Dogs can eat fish. In fact, fish ingredients like salmon, fish meal and fish oil each have important nutrients that can benefit your dog's overall health. Here are the some of the nutritional benefits fish can have for your dog:
Nutrition
Let it be known that dogs are not carnivores. You may have heard them referred to as carnivores, but the fact is, a dog’s diet isn’t confined to just meat. They’re omnivores, and here are the top three reasons why:
You & Your Dog
Bringing a new dog home can be as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. There’s the joy and anticipation of welcoming a new family member into your home, but there’s also the potential for those first few days to be demanding as your companion tries to adjust to his new environment. Mentally preparing yourself and properly equipping your home before Fido’s arrival is one of the best ways to come out on top of this big undertaking
You & Your Dog
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to help your dog maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. Plus, it’s a great way for both of you to spend some time together.
Life Stage
It's never a bad time to teach your dog something new, no matter how old he is. Whether you’re just starting to train your puppy or teaching your adult dog how to fetch the morning paper, here are a few tips for training your dog at any age.
Nutrition
Our food is formulated by nutritional experts, but you shouldn't need a PhD to understand what’s in your dog’s food. There should be an easy way to understand all the ingredients and nutrients that go into the food, but sometimes the label can be confusing.
You & Your Dog
Experts are predicting tick populations to rise to an all-time high this year. And ticks don’t discriminate against age, so whether your dog is a puppy, an adult, or a senior dog, be prepared to take action against ticks. Follow these guidelines – from prevention to removal – to avoid tick-borne diseases in your dog this summer.
Life Stage
Do you know the right way to switch dog food? It may be common knowledge to some, but for many, knowing how to switch dog food is uncharted territory. No matter what your dog’s age – puppy, adult, or senior – you should always conduct a gradual transition from his old food to his new food.
