Tag: Dog Food and Nutrition
BarxBuddy is committed to providing safe and healthy products to pet lovers, including information about dog food nutrition. What foods are best for feeding puppies? Which foods should older dogs avoid? What “people foods” are toxic to dogs? How much does my dog need to eat, and how often?
Browse our collection of articles and guides about feeding pets. Learn what is safe to feed your dog and what’s not so safe.
We are always adding products to our shop, including the peanut butter flavored dog training treats. Note the ingredients in those treats: chickpea flour, ground peanuts, molasses … all things you’ve not only heard of, but you probably have in your own pantry.
As dog lovers ourselves, we seek training tools that are humane and effective. It all began with our signature product The BarxBuddy, an ultrasonic training device, and it continues to grow as we add new products. From our team of dog lovers to you, we are happy to share what our team knows about dog food nutrition.
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Fat Dogs — How to Prevent and Treat Obesity in Dogs
Fat dogs. They might seem happy and look cute with their rolly poly bodies, but that’s as far as “benefits” of extra weight go. Fat dogs live shorter lives, and they are more likely to get other diseases: DiabetesHeart diseaseJoint problems and arthritisLiver problemsBreathing difficultiesDigestive disordersCancer Approximately 25% to 30% of dogs in North America are obese, according to VCA Hospitals. Other experts estimate the dog obesity rate is even higher. The Association for Pet...Read more
Foods Dogs Can Eat (and ‘People’ Foods Dogs Should Avoid)
When discussing whether to allow a pet dog to eat human food or not, there are a couple of schools of thought. One holds a person should never feed a dog human food, while the other is willing to serve up anything and everything to their dog. The truth is, there are many people foods dogs can eat. If you look at a container of high-quality dog food, you should notice many common "human" food...Read more
Can Dogs Have Peanut Butter? Is PB Safe and OK to Use for Training Dogs?
As we were in the laboratory developing the recipe for our newly released dog training treats, we wanted to use wholesome ingredients that dogs can have without (a) toxic reactions, (b) too many calories and (c) too much fuss. Veterinarians often suggest peanut butter as a reward or palliative solution when he had to give dogs supplements or medications. Still, we wondered, can dogs have peanut butter? And if so, how much? We thought we'd...Read more
Healthy Dog Treat Recipes: Simple Homemade Dog Treats
Homemade dog treats ... they sound like SUCH a great idea, but surely that would be costly and require way too much time and effort, right? Wrong. Healthy dog treat recipes don't need a list of obscure essentials or a culinary degree. With some simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can score major points with your furry BFF and maybe earn you a bit more room on the couch or bed....Read more
Avoid These Common Plants Toxic to Dogs
As a pet parent, you do your best to ensure your dog stays safe indoors and out. You do what you can to ensure you raise happy and healthy dogs. That includes ensuring your dog doesn't eat something that could make them ill, including common plants that are toxic to dogs. Common trees, plants shrubs, flowers and herbs that we love could be dangerous to dogs if they ingest them. Toxicity depends on a few...Read more
10 Tips for Raising Happy, Healthy Dogs so They Live Longer
What do food, friends, family, and your physician have in common? Together they are partly responsible for helping you stay happy and healthy. Surrounding yourself with loved ones, practicing proper nutrition, and minding your physical health add to your overall well-being. Dogs, too, need the love and support of those around them to live their best life. And of course, regular visits to the vet help your dog stay well. Here are a few tips...Read more