Blog & Advice

Expert articles on therapeutic dog nutrition — written to help you make the best choices for your dog's health.

Calm dog resting near a water bowl indoors

10 June 2026

Bladder Stones in Dogs: Diet Management for Struvite & Oxalate

Bladder stones diet dogs guide: how diet dissolves struvite stones and prevents calcium oxalate recurrence — plus the dietary transition trap most owners miss.

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Dog resting with an e-collar during post-surgery recovery

9 June 2026

Dog Post-Surgery Diet: What to Feed Your Dog for a Full Recovery

A complete dog post-surgery diet guide covering the two-phase recovery model, key healing nutrients, surgery-specific feeding tips, and a full FAQ — backed by veterinary nutrition research.

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Elderly dog relaxing comfortably indoors in natural sunlight

1 June 2026

Dog Dementia Diet: Feeding a Dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Learn how a dog dementia diet can support brain health in dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction — covering MCT oil, omega-3s, antioxidants, whole foods, and prescription diet options.

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Dog with mouth open showing teeth during veterinary dental examination

25 May 2026

Dog Dental Disease Diet: What to Feed at Every Stage

More than two-thirds of dogs over three have periodontal disease — but few guides explain what to actually feed a dog that already has it. Learn what to feed at each stage of dental disease, why dry food is not enough, and how untreated dental disease threatens your dog's kidneys and heart.

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Senior dog with greying muzzle eating a balanced meal from a bowl at home

18 May 2026

Senior Dog Diet: What to Feed Your Aging Dog

Senior dog nutrition explained: how aging changes protein, calorie, and supplement needs — and what to feed when your older dog also has a health condition like CKD, arthritis, or diabetes.

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Calm dog resting on a sofa — consistent with the quiet fatigue seen in Addison's disease

11 May 2026

Addison's Disease & Diet: Feeding a Dog with Hypoadrenocorticism

How diet supports a dog with Addison's disease — managing sodium and potassium balance, stress-feeding during crisis recovery, and long-term maintenance nutrition for hypoadrenocorticism.

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Dog with atopic dermatitis resting calmly at home

11 May 2026

Dog Atopic Dermatitis & Diet: What the Science Says

Atopic dermatitis affects up to 15% of dogs. While diet cannot cure it, specific nutrients — EPA, DHA, and linoleic acid — strengthen the skin barrier and reduce itch. Here's what the evidence supports.

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German Shepherd dog resting calmly — a breed commonly affected by EPI

27 April 2026

EPI & Diet: Feeding a Dog Whose Pancreas Cannot Digest Food

EPI dog diet explained: how to choose the right food, use enzyme replacement correctly, correct cobalamin deficiency, and troubleshoot when the standard protocol isn't working.

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Dog with hypothyroidism on a supportive diet

20 April 2026

Hypothyroidism & Diet: Nutritional Support for Dogs with an Underactive Thyroid

Hypothyroidism slows your dog's metabolism, causes weight gain, and drains energy. Learn how targeted nutrition can support thyroid management alongside veterinary treatment.

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Dog receiving nutritional support during cancer treatment

8 April 2026

Cancer & Diet: Nutritional Support for Dogs Undergoing Cancer Treatment

A practical guide to supporting your dog's nutrition through cancer diagnosis and treatment — covering metabolism, key nutrients, and appetite management.

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Dog eating a carefully portioned low-fat meal suited to Cushing's disease management

8 April 2026

Cushing's Disease & Diet: Nutritional Support for Dogs with Hyperadrenocorticism

How to support a dog with Cushing's disease through diet — managing weight, muscle loss, insulin resistance, and appetite with the right nutrition.

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Dog with diabetes-friendly meal

8 April 2026

Diabetes & Diet: Managing Blood Sugar in Dogs Through Nutrition

How the right diet can help stabilize blood sugar and improve quality of life for diabetic dogs.

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Dog with food allergy scratching

8 April 2026

Food Allergies & Elimination Diets: Finding What Your Dog Cannot Eat

If your dog has persistent skin problems, ear infections, or digestive upsets, a food allergy could be the cause. Here's how to find out — and what to do about it.

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Dog with heart disease on cardiac support diet

8 April 2026

Heart Disease & Diet: Taurine, DCM, and Cardiac Nutrition in Dogs

Canine heart disease is manageable with the right diet. Learn about DCM, the taurine controversy, sodium restriction, and how nutrition supports a dog with heart disease.

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Dog with a bowl of gentle, easily digestible food for IBD management

8 April 2026

IBD & Diet: Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease Through Nutrition

A practical guide for dog owners on how diet can help manage canine inflammatory bowel disease alongside veterinary treatment.

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Senior dog with arthritis resting

8 April 2026

Joint Disease & Diet: Nutritional Support for Dogs with Arthritis

Osteoarthritis affects one in five dogs. The right diet can significantly reduce pain and slow progression — here's what the evidence supports.

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Dog eating a liver-supportive diet

8 April 2026

Liver Disease & Diet: Nutritional Support for Dogs with Hepatic Conditions

The liver is central to metabolism — and diet is one of the most effective ways to protect it. Here's how to feed a dog with liver disease.

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Dog on a healthy weight management diet

8 April 2026

Obesity & Weight Management: Helping Your Dog Lose Weight Safely

Canine obesity shortens lives and strains joints, hearts, and metabolism. Learn how to assess your dog's body condition, cut calories safely, and achieve steady, sustainable weight loss.

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Dog with pancreatitis on a low-fat diet

8 April 2026

Pancreatitis & Diet: Managing Flare-Ups Through Low-Fat Nutrition

Canine pancreatitis is painful and potentially dangerous — but the right low-fat diet is your most powerful tool for preventing flare-ups and keeping your dog stable.

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Dog with kidney support diet

1 April 2026

Kidney Disease in Dogs: How the Right Diet Makes All the Difference

Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common conditions in older dogs. Learn how a specialized renal diet can slow progression and improve quality of life.

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