Editorial guides
Dog food guides
Each guide answers one focused question with evidence-labelled sources. Start with the topic that matches what you need to do.
Choosing & comparing food
Decide what to feed and compare formats on evidence, not marketing.
Decision guide
A practical guide to choosing dog food: match life stage and size, check the AAFCO statement, ask manufacturers WSAVA’s questions, weigh food formats and switch over 7–10 days.
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Comparison guide
Compare kibble, wet, fresh-cooked, raw and homemade dog food on nutrition, cost, convenience and safety — with FDA and peer-reviewed evidence and what dog owners report.
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Labels & ingredients
Read labels correctly and evaluate ingredient claims.
Label literacy
Learn what each part of a dog food label legally means — the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, the 95%, 25%, ‘with’ and ‘flavor’ naming rules, guaranteed analysis and calories.
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Evidence review
What the FDA’s investigation into grain-free dog food and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) found, what it didn’t, the role of peas and lentils, and how to decide with your vet.
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Life stages
Feeding guidance that changes as your dog grows.
Life stage: puppies
How to feed a puppy: choosing a growth food, large-breed puppy calcium, how many meals a day, portion control, treats, and when to switch to adult dog food.
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Safety
Foods and practices that put dogs at risk.
Safety reference
A vet-sourced list of human foods that are dangerous to dogs — xylitol, grapes, chocolate, onions, macadamia nuts and more — with symptoms, why they’re harmful and emergency steps.
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