Nutrition
How to Read a Dog Treat Label
Treat packaging is far less regulated than food packaging. What the numbers mean, how to find the calories, and the claims that are worth nothing.
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Nutrition
Chews and Treats: Which Are Safe and Which Are Not
The thumbnail test, the choking and obstruction risks, the contamination issue with natural chews, and what to give instead.
Nutrition
Food Toppers: Useful, Unnecessary, or a Route to a Fussy Dog?
A spoonful of something fresh on the kibble is fine, and sometimes useful. Here is how to do it without unbalancing the diet or creating a negotiator.
Nutrition
Training Treats: What to Use, When, and How Much
The right treat for a job is defined by value, size and speed of eating — not by what the packet says. Here is how to build a reward ladder.…
Nutrition
How to Work Out How Many Calories Your Dog Needs
The formula vets use, why the guide on the bag overestimates for most pet dogs, and why measuring cups are the biggest source of error.
Nutrition
How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight Safely
Around half of pet dogs are overweight, and it costs them years. Here is a realistic plan: how to work out the target, the calories, and what to do about…
Nutrition
The 10% Rule: How Treats Quietly Make Dogs Overweight
Training treats, dental chews and the odd bit of cheese add up faster than almost anyone expects, especially in small dogs. Here is the arithmetic.