Tag: Healthy dog diet

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of U.S. dogs are overweight or obese, underscoring the critical importance of proper diet. For many owners, this leads to a simple yet complex question: what is the healthiest dog food, and how can they be sure they are making the right choice for their cherished canine companion?

In 2018, the FDA began investigating a potential link between certain grain-free and 'boutique' pet foods and an increase in canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The investigation highlighted that while the absence of grains isn't the issue, the high inclusion of legumes like peas and lentils as replacements may be problematic.