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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Chicken?
Considering how many dog foods contain chicken as an ingredient, it’s a safe bet that you can feed your dog chicken. In fact, it’s a good source of protein, and cooked chicken can even be substituted for or added to his regular meal. Most sources recommend against raw chicken, due to the risk of salmonella […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-chicken/
| July 19, 2020
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Cooking for Your Dog: Do’s & Don’ts of Homemade Dog Food
Cooking for your dog offers benefits like diet management, appeasing picky eaters, and bond-building, but there a few common mistakes for owners to avoid.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/cooking-for-your-dog-dos-and-donts/
| October 31, 2019
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Homemade Dog Food Recipes: Choosing Balanced Ingredients
Are you considering switching your dog to a homemade diet? Here are the ingredients to look for in homemade dog food recipes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-ingredients-homemade-dog-food/
| November 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Benefits of Fresh Dog Food vs. Raw Food vs. Kibble For Your Dog
Choosing a dog food can be tricky. Learn about the differences between a raw food diet and dry kibble, and which dog food may be best for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fresh-raw-kibble-dog-food/
| November 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Why Your Dog Won’t Eat Kibble
When your picky dog turns down kibble, there are lots of other options. Fresh, human-grade dog food, delivered to your door, may be the best choice.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-wont-eat-kibble/
| May 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Bored Dogs: How to Recognize and Solve Doggy Boredom
Bored dogs can get up to mischief, but there are plenty of ways to engage your pet. Here are some leading causes of boredom in dogs, as well as ways to deal with them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bored-dogs-how-to-recognize-doggy-boredom-and-help/
| April 24, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Do Dogs Need Meat in Their Diets?
Can a dog really be vegan or vegetarian? Does a dog need meat to survive? Here's everything you need to know about feeding your dog meat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/do-dogs-need-meat-in-their-diets/
| December 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Unleashing the Benefits of Homemade Fresh Dog Food
If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-of-homemade-dog-food/
| August 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Keto Diet for Dogs: What to Know
You may have heard of the keto diet a lot in past years - for people. But what are the venefis of the keto diet for your dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/keto-diet-dogs-know/
| September 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Lick the Air?
Dogs love to experience the world through their sense of taste. Your dog probably licks their food bowl, their fur, their toys, and of course, your hands and face. But have you ever seen your dog lick the air? Is there something stuck in their mouth or are they tasting the air? In fact, dogs lick the air for all kinds of reasons. Alhough […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-my-dog-lick-the-air/
| October 11, 2022