Expert tips, nutrition guides, and everything you need to know about feeding your dog a healthy homemade diet
July 2026
Long spine, short legs, appetite of a Labrador. Weight management is everything for this breed. Two lean recipes, a strict portion guide, and the IVDD prevention nutrition facts Corgi owners need.
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Australia's most popular dog has a Cavalier heart to protect. Two complete recipes built around taurine and omega-3s, a full portion table, and the cardiac nutrition facts every Cavoodle owner needs.
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8,000 years of natural selection built one of the healthiest dogs in the world. Two balanced recipes — one for purebred Carolina Dogs, one for Heeler and herding crosses.
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90% of serotonin is made in the gut, not the brain. If your dog is reactive, anxious, or has chronic digestive issues, the gut-brain axis is where you start looking.
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When you eat matters almost as much as what you eat. One meal vs two, why the timing of the last meal of the day is the detail most owners overlook, and what the science actually says.
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Built to be healthier than the German Shepherd, King Shepherds thrive on fresh food. Two complete recipes, a portion table by weight, and breed-specific feeding tips.
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One of the world's oldest natural breeds, Thai Ridgebacks are lean, athletic, and remarkably healthy. Two homemade recipes and a full portion guide for this rare ancient breed.
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Heart meat is packed with taurine, iron, and B12 — and costs almost nothing. Baked bites, soft chews, and crispy pan-fried chips. Three recipes, one cheap ingredient.
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Same ingredients, same gentle cooking approach, same results. About 25% of the subscription cost. Full recipe with 4 size options.
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Researchers found fresh-fed and kibble-fed dogs have fundamentally different gut ecosystems. More diverse, more anti-inflammatory, and more resilient in the fresh food group. Here's what it means.
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NAD+ powers DNA repair, mitochondria, and the longevity proteins called sirtuins — and it drops by half between youth and middle age. Here's the science, what NMN actually is, and the niacin-rich foods that support it.
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Every aging dog accumulates senescent cells that stop working but won't die — releasing inflammatory chemicals that damage surrounding tissue and accelerate aging. Here's the science and the foods that fight back.
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High-heat cooking creates AGEs — compounds linked to inflammation, kidney stress, and accelerated aging. Kibble contains up to 100× more than raw food. Here's how cooking method changes everything.
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Every longevity drug we've had for dogs was designed for something else. LOY is the first pharmaceutical built specifically to extend dog lifespan — and in 2023 it cleared a milestone no drug had ever cleared before.
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A practical reference covering 13 nutrients most commonly deficient in homemade dog food — with the best whole-food sources and exact amounts for both raw and cooked diets.
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A TikTok video went viral: a 20-year-old dog whose owner feeds purple sweet potato daily. The Okinawa Blue Zones connection is real — and so is the anthocyanin science.
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Veterinary acupuncture is taught at UC Davis and recognised by the AVMA. A friend's 12-year-old Lab gets needled fortnightly for joint pain. Here's what the research actually shows.
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A $7M NIH-funded trial is running in dogs right now. We go deep on how rapamycin works, what the clinical studies showed, and the honest safety picture.
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A 14-year study produced a 16% lifespan increase in lean dogs. Here's exactly how to assess your dog's body condition, and what once-daily feeding actually looks like in practice.
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Rapamycin trials, FDA-supported drugs, caloric restriction data, NAD+ research. The science has shifted — here's what's actually happening and what you can do right now.
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Not a sponsored post. Not a transformation story. Just what really happened — coat, energy, digestion, cost and the two things I got wrong at first.
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Diet is the primary management tool for pancreatitis. Here's exactly what to feed, what to never give, how to handle a flare-up, and which breeds are most at risk.
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Dogs love crunch just like we love potato chips. Bake your homemade dog food thin and crispy — even the fussiest dog can't resist. Full how-to guide with nutrition notes.
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Every Dalmatian carries a gene mutation (SLC2A9) that makes organ meats and sardines genuinely dangerous for them. We learned this firsthand — here's the full science and safe food list.
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They kill fleas in hours — but isoxazolines block the same nerve channels in dogs that they target in parasites. Here's what the FDA data, breed genetics, and real studies actually say.
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Store-bought mushrooms like button, portobello and shiitake are safe for dogs. Wild mushrooms can be fatal. Here's the complete guide to safe and toxic species — plus what to do in an emergency.
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Probiotics can genuinely help dogs with diarrhoea, antibiotic recovery and allergies — but only the right strains at the right dose. Here's what the science actually says, including specific CFU numbers.
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Both are good omega-3 sources — but they are not equal. Sardines usually win on nutrition and cost. Here's the science, the budget breakdown, and whether you need both.
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Fresh basil is safe, nutritious, and a lovely herb to add to homemade meals. Also, our dog is named Basil. This article is personal.
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Raw honey is safe for healthy adult dogs in small amounts — but puppies under one year and diabetic dogs should never have it. Here's the dose guide by size.
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Your dog inhales their meat but spits out every piece of broccoli. Here are 12 proven tricks to sneak vegetables into even the fussiest dog's bowl.
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The UC Davis study found 95% of recipes are deficient. But most guides skip selenium, magnesium, manganese — and the crucial NRC vs AAFCO distinction that changes everything.
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Most pet parents don't know that large deep-chested breeds face real bloat risk from one big meal. Here's the science on meal frequency — by age, breed and size.
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A dull, dry, or brittle coat is almost always a nutritional signal — not bad genetics. Find out exactly which 6 nutrients are missing and how to fix it within 6–8 weeks.
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You can't switch overnight — your dog's gut bacteria need time to adapt. Here's the 10-day visual transition plan that prevents diarrhea, vomiting, and food refusal.
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Blue Buffalo markets itself as the "healthy" premium kibble. We grade it on 5 nutritional criteria — and reveal the FDA investigation most pet parents don't know about. Grade: B.
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Your vet probably recommends it. But do they know what's actually in the bag? We break down the ingredient list, the vet school sponsorship connection, and the truth about "science." Grade: C+.
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At $90–$110 a bag, you'd expect real meat at the top of the ingredient list. We looked at what's actually inside Royal Canin's breed-specific formulas. The answer might surprise you. Grade: C+.
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