Dog Guidance Blog

Facts, tips and information about dogs

Dog Guidance Blog header image 4

Entries Tagged as 'Dog Nutrition'

Dog Herbal Remedies

July 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Herbal Remedies For Dogs – Important Ingredients You Should Look For By Kirby West A lot of pet health experts these days talk about the benefits of herbal remedies for dogs. They say that domesticated dogs need health supplements in order to stay healthy. While most dog owners understand the need for such health supplements, […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition

Scary Facts About Commercial Dog Food

July 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

I always knew that commercial dog food was not the best food for dogs, but after watching a dog food video that a friend of mine referred me to, I was shocked to learn that it was much worse than what I had imagined.  I am sure that you will be shocked too. I thoroughly […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition

Give Your Dog A Bone

July 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

It is a good idea to give your dog a bone about twice a week as a special treat.  Dogs love large beef bones, raw chicken necks, and the tips off chicken wings.  If you are not sure how long they have been in the supermarket case, douse them with boiling water to kill any […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition · Dog Supplies

Important Dog Feeding Tips For Those That Have Two Or More Dogs

August 29th, 2006 · No Comments

Uneaten food should not be left around for more than 30 minutes.  lf you feed only one or two dogs, removing the uneaten food within 30 minutes should offer no problem.  You should begin to pick up the food containers just as soon as you have completed feeding the last dog.  Pick up the feeding […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition

Choosing Healthy Treats For Your Labrador

May 19th, 2006 · No Comments

Put table scraps where they belong, in the garbage, not in your dog’s food bowl. Many people think that giving your Lab that nice chunk of fat from their sirloin will add luster to his coat. While it may put joy in his heart, it may also give him loose bowels. An occasional veal bone, […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Breeds · Dog Nutrition

Should Your Dog Food Company Be Trusted?

April 24th, 2006 · No Comments

The proper selection of a dog food is the most important thing a dog owner can do.  Why then, when the procedure seems such a necessary step to proper feeding, do so many dog owners refuse to subject the food they feed to a critical evaluation before they feed it to their dog? The answer […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition

Inspecting Your Dog’s Semi-Moist Food Packaging

April 16th, 2006 · No Comments

You owe it to your dog to thoroughly inspect and check the dog food that you buy for him.  If you are purchasing semi-moist dog foods that come wrapped in cellophane then be sure to follow the simple guidelines below. The cellophane should be soft and pliable, and it should not be off color.  Pillow-pouched […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition

How To Evaluate Your Dog’s Food

April 7th, 2006 · No Comments

Evaluating your dog’s food is a simple and straightforward procedure of comparing certain characteristics of one food with those of other types of foods that are available to feed your dog.  Regardless of whatever procedure you learn and use in order to effectively evaluate your dog’s needs should have enough built-in flexibility that innovative dog […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Dog Nutrition