Dog Nutrition Center

What’s the Best Food for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs?

Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or digestive issues are not uncommon in dogs. Signs such as intermittent vomiting, loose stools and excessive gas can be caused by a variety of things. Some dogs develop digestive...

How to Calculate Your Dog’s Healthy Weight

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

A wide range of body sizes and types exist among dog breeds, which makes it hard to determine the “average” dog weight. For example, the graceful Greyhound and the short-legged Basset Hound may both weigh...

What Do I Do If My Dog Ate a Chicken Bone?

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

You only left the kitchen for a minute, but when you return, it’s already too late. The roasted chicken you just pulled out of the oven is gone. The only potential culprit is sitting on the floor, panting,...

What’s the Best Kind of Dog Food for Weight Loss?

Laci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ

Today, pudgy pups are becoming the norm in many U.S. households. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), an estimated 56% of dogs are overweight or obese. Because obesity in dogs...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Venison for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

While venison, or deer meat, has less protein than beef, it also contains less fat and cholesterol, making it an increasingly popular meat source in commercial dog foods. Venison is a good source of B...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Lamb for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

Dogs need protein to build, heal, and maintain body tissues and to protect and regulate body process. Lamb is a great protein option for canines and the ingredient is popping up in many pet-food options....

Healthy Foods Checklist: Flaxseed for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

Flaxseeds, derived from the flax plant, are small, nutty-flavored seeds that offer a lot of health benefits for dogs. Flaxseed oil, which is made from ground and pressed flaxseeds, shares similar health...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Duck for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

When today’s pet parents browse through the aisles of pet food stores, they have a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to protein sources for their dogs. The main protein options for pets...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Yogurt for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

While most dog foods on the market don’t contain yogurt, the yummy dairy product may provide some nutritional benefits for your dog as a meal additive. Plain, low or non-fat yogurt provides probiotic benefits...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Quail for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

In addition to turkey and chicken, pet food manufacturers are looking to alternative game birds for new recipes. Quail is popping up as an ingredient in several dog foods and provides ample benefits for...