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Mathematical Modeling with Dog Food Brands
Learning Objectives Students will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical modeling and its components by engaging in real-world problem solving involving choosing the best dog food brand based on quality and price. Note: This lesson may take multiple days to complete. Grade Levels 9-12 Common Core Mathematics Standards (Modeling) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.1 Use units as a […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-math/mathematical-modeling-dog-food-brands/
| March 1, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Dog Food Recall Alert: 9 Brands With Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Too much of a good thing — in this case, vitamin D — has sickened some dogs and prompted of recalls of dry dog foods, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Nutrisca and Natural Life Pet Products, both based in Saint Louis, issued voluntary recalls of their products when pet owners complained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/recall-alert-nutrisca-natural-life-dry-dog-food/
| February 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
What to Do if Your Dog’s Food Is Recalled
Just as with human foods and products, there are periodic recalls of pet foods and products. In many cases, dog foods are recalled because the product presents a danger when consumed. The company that makes the dog food or the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may initiate a recall. Sometimes the product recall may […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-food-recall/
| January 2, 2019
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The Ecology of Dog Food
Learning Objectives Students shall be able to locate nutrition labels. Students shall critically analyze typical ingredients found in many dog foods compared to the nutrients a dog naturally needs. Students shall construct a food web and use it to then complete an energy pyramid. Students shall know and be able to compare and contrast the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-science/ecology-dog-food/
| February 27, 2018
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Certain Foods Make Your Dog Smarter?
“Eat your fish—it’s brain food.” That’s what I was taught growing up. “Because, you know, fish are so smart,” I used to scoff. But it turns out that mother knew best. That magic component is a type of polyunsaturated fat, particularly the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids vital to the integrity of the brain’s fat-rich cell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-certain-foods-make-dog-smarter/
| September 22, 2017
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
High Protein Dog Food: Reading the Label
How much protein dogs need is highly debated. Some say that protein should make up the bulk of your dog’s diet, while others warn this could be dangerous. This decision should be made by you and your veterinarian, taking into consideration your dog's health and taste preferences. No pet food company should be making […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/high-protein-dog-food-reading-label/
| June 20, 2017
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
The Facts About Natural Dog Food
When it comes to choosing the right food for your dog, the choices are endless. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different brands, and even different types of foods within those brands. Researching ingredients and sources can be confusing and time-consuming, so you might find yourself focusing on the basic bullet points. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/facts-about-natural-dog-food/
| June 5, 2017
Expert Advice: Quizzes
Quiz: Can Dogs Eat These Human Foods?
Ever go to share a bite of your before-bed snack with your canine companion and stop dead in your tracks, thinking..."Is it OK to feed my dog this food?" All dog owners have probably been there. And with good reason... because while some human foods are great to share with your dog, others are a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/quiz-can-dogs-eat-these-human-foods/
| March 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Studies
Dogs Will Generously Share Food, Study Shows
Dogs are social creatures, we know, but they’re also extremely food motivated. So scientists wondered: Would dogs be willing to share food in a social circumstance? That speculation led to a study conducted by researchers at the Messerli Research Institute in Vienna. During the study, the dogs were trained to touch three tokens, each leading […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/study-dogs-will-generously-share-food/
| February 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Studies
Do Dogs Prefer Praise or Food? Unlocking the Mysteries of the Canine Mind
How do you know what your dog is thinking? Give him an MRI, of course. While this isn’t practical for the majority of dog owners, for the past five years Dr. Gregory Berns and his colleagues at Emory University have been training dogs to lie still while awake in an MRI scanner, so that they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/do-dogs-prefer-praise-or-food-unlocking-the-mysteries-of-the-canine-mind/
| September 2, 2016