My Perfect Pet Digest

How to tell when a growing dog is ready to move from a puppy formula to an adult blend, using adult size rather than age as the deciding factor.

A week-by-week walkthrough of a supervised canine elimination diet trial, from the ten-day transition through rechallenge.

A label-reading guide to adult dog protein requirements, covering the AAFCO minimum, dry matter conversion math, and why fresh food percentages look deceptiv...

A day-by-day guide to how long a dog food transition should take, when to stretch it to three weeks, and what stool changes are normal along the way.

A conversion guide explaining why a pound of gently cooked food is about two cups, and why weighing beats scooping when portioning fresh dog food.

A practical storage guide covering how long gently cooked dog food lasts frozen, thawed, and opened, plus thawing, portioning, and spoilage signs.

An owner's guide to the 10 percent treat rule, how to work out a treat budget with your vet, and practical ways to keep training and chews inside the limit.

How to set portions, protein levels and food texture for a small-breed dog in its senior years.