Feeding & Recipes
How much to feed, what to feed, and easy homemade treats your dog will love.
All Feeding & Recipes guides
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3-Ingredient Frozen Dog Treats
Easy homemade frozen dog treats with just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. Plus safe swaps, portion tips and how long they keep.
Pumpkin + peanut butter + yogurt -
How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
A simple dog feeding chart by weight, how to read a dog food label, how often to feed, and easy ways to tell if your dog is at a healthy weight.
30 lb dog ≈ 790 kcal a day -
How to Read a Dog Food Label
Skip the marketing on the front. The 5 parts of a dog food label that matter: the nutritional adequacy statement, calories, name rules, ingredients and analysis.
Find “complete and balanced” first -
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Bad?
Grain-free isn’t healthier for most dogs, and the FDA has looked into a possible link with heart disease (DCM). Myths vs. facts, and what to ask your vet.
Most dogs don’t need grain-free -
Is My Dog Overweight?
How to tell if your dog is overweight in 30 seconds with the rib, waist and tummy checks — plus a worked weight-loss plan with calories, cups and a weekly timeline.
You should feel the ribs easily -
Puppy Feeding Schedule by Age
How many times a day to feed a puppy at 8 weeks, 3 months and 6 months, when to switch to adult food by breed size, and a sample daily schedule.
8–12 weeks: 4 meals a day