My Perfect Pet Digest

A practical guide to food aversion in dogs, how it differs from picky eating, what causes it, and a step-by-step method for rebuilding calm, willing mealtimes.

How pregnancy and lactation change a dog's calorie, protein and calcium needs, when to switch her food, and what to look for on a growth-formulated fresh label.

A practical guide to adding gently cooked fresh food on top of kibble, covering calorie math, portion subtraction, weighing habits, introduction pace, and th...

How to feed gently cooked meals to two or more dogs at once, covering per-dog portion math, separate feeding stations, freezer planning, and a repeatable wee...

An honest look at reduced-carb dog food: what the term means, how to calculate carbohydrate content yourself, which dogs suit it, and which dogs are better s...

A practical guide to feeding a dog with a pancreatitis history, covering how to read fat numbers on a label, what your veterinarian needs from you, and how t...

A practical comparison of beef and chicken for dogs, covering calories, fat, minerals, digestibility, allergy rates, and how to decide which protein fits you...

An ingredient guide to wild salmon for dogs, covering EPA and DHA, safe portions, raw fish risks, mercury, and how to read fish on a pet food label.