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Knowledge is power (and confidence), especially around the dog dish. We ask the experts what you need to know to feed them right.

In Conversation: Donald R. Strombeck, DVM
by Claudia Kawczynska

When he wrote Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets: The Healthful Alternative, leading gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Strombeck created one of the first-of-its-kind nutrition and dietetics books.

10 Easy Pieces to Liven Up Your Dog’s Dinner
by Roschelle Heuberger, PhD

If you’re going to feed your dogs “people” food, shouldn’t you feed them something that’s actually good for them? Here are some healthy, easily obtainable options straight from market shelves that can be added to spice up your pup’s regular fare.

Cheaper Eats
by Roschelle Heuberger, PhD

When suppertime rolls around, there’s nothing like a healthy home-cooked meal. This is true not only for the human members of your family, but for your dog as well. Cooking for your canine companion has many benefits, including fewer preservatives and additives, more varied and potentially better ingredients and, of course, more interest for the canine palate.

The Politics of Pet Food
by Marion Nestle, PhD, and Malden Nesheim, PhD

Surveys have found that veterinarians consider 44 percent of the dogs they see in their practices to be overweight, but only 17 percent of owners view their pets as anything but normal.

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