More and more dog owners and professionals are taking a second look at what they feed their family dogs. The majority of puppies are fed on dried dog food to get them eating and growing. As they...

Without question, over feeding and lack of suitable levels of physical exertion are the leading cause of obesity in dogs (as well as people). For many dog owners, feeding the right portion size for their dogs is...

“Premium Quality Food Product or Premium Price for Fancy Marketing?” The dog is an animal from the order ‘Carnivora’. In other words a meat eater. We humans are omnivorous, in other words we’ll eat just about anything...

Can you understand pet food labels? More to the point, can you understand pet food labels to the point that it makes some sense in terms of matching your dog’s age, weight, breed and lifestyle the right...

So, you’ve read all the positive testimonials from dog owners about the benefits of feeding fish and now you want to know whether it really is possible to feed your dog a diet mainly comprised of our...

Welcome to this, the fifth in our series on how to make your very own healthy homemade dog treat series where we show you how to make your very own tasty canine snacks. The recipes for dog...

The process of evolution tells us that dogs developed as carnivores. Wolves are still carnivores and relatively, dogs were still wolves until very recently. So in theory shouldn’t our dogs still be strict carnivores craving protein and...

Welcome to this, the third in our healthy homemade dog treat series where we show you how to make your very own tasty canine snacks. The recipes for dog treats on this page are fun to make...

The veterinarian rubbed Kelly’s sides for emphasis. She needs to lose weight. If not … Peggy Frezon recognized the list of serious ailments that followed. It was the same one her own doctor had given her. Dieting...

One of the most common questions and queries we receive here at K9 Magazine is “How much should I be feeding my dog?” It’s well established that the fuel we use to ‘power’ our pets has a...

Welcome to the K9 Kitchen, the place to come if you’re looking for recipes for tasty homemade, natural dog treats and meals for your canine friend that are sure to have your dog salivating. You cook for...

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? “Why on earth do dogs sometimes engage in the disgusting practice of gobbling up their own, or other dog’s mess and how do I cure it?” Dog owners all over the world...

Obesity is an increasing problem; 40% of dogs in the UK are overweight. That is an estimated 2 million dogs. Surprisingly, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the largest population of obese dogs, with London having the...

What you put in your dog’s food bowl has a direct correlation to his health and happiness. There are several similarities between humans and dogs concerning nutrients and proper feeding. Dogs, like humans, are omnivores. This means...