Dog Nutrition Center

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Feeding the right amount of a high-quality dog food is one of the simplest things you can do to help keep your dog healthy. Feed too much and you put your dog at risk for obesity. Feed too little and nutritional...

April Saylor

NOTE: Always check with your veterinarian first before giving your dog any new foods, especially “people foods.” What might be OK for one dog might not be good for your dog, depending on multiple factors, such as their age, health history, health conditions, and diet. Dogs on prescription diets should not be fed any food or treats outside the diet. Sweet potatoes are a...

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Would you like to share a peach with your pup as a snack? Peaches are one of the many safe fruits that dogs can eat—both puppies and adult dogs.

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Yes, dogs and puppies can eat mango. These sweet, delicious fruits are packed full of great nutrients. However, they do have a high sugar content, so you should only give mango to your dog in small portions. 

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Humans eat grapes all the time with no problem, but are they safe for dogs? You may be surprised to find out that grapes can be toxic to dogs—both puppies and adult dogs. This includes raisins as well....

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Yes, adult dogs can eat broccoli. It’s not toxic to dogs and contains health benefits, so it’s safe in small portions. Puppies have different dietary needs than adult dogs, and their digestive systems...

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Watermelon is a healthy and refreshing treat for humans, but can dogs eat it, too? If you’ve shared a piece of watermelon or your pup has snuck a piece, there’s no need to worry. As long as your dog does...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

So your dog comes over, wagging their tail furiously, and eager for some kisses. But then you notice a few crumbles of cat litter stuck in the fur around your dog’s mouth, and you immediately know what...

Gretchen Verheggen, DVM

  You might think that “organic” foods are top-tier and better than nonorganic food. And if organic food is “better” for people to eat, is it the same for dogs? What does it actually mean if a dog food...

Ashley Joy, DVM

  We all want to offer the best in nutrition to our pets, but selecting the right diet can be difficult when there are so many options. In many cases, the terminology and “buzz words” used on pet food...