When zucchini season arrives, some gardens produce more than one family can eat. The good news is that ordinary, mild-tasting zucchini is suitable for dogs too. But does it offer any real benefits, or is it simply a convenient, inexpensive extra? I like the idea of using seasonal garden produce, especially...
A few years ago I swapped my usual breakfast for a smoothie, and quite naturally some of it ended up in my dogs' bowls too. The idea was simple: if I eat berries, vegetables and other fresh foods myself, why couldn't my dogs have a little more real food in...
Fermented vegetables may sound more like something for people than dogs. Yet a small amount of a suitable fermented vegetable can occasionally add variety to a dog's menu. I have always had two separate questions about this: does fermentation change vegetables in a useful way, and how can we prepare...
A quick search for foods that are dangerous to dogs will almost always put garlic on the list. At the same time, garlic is used in raw-feeding circles, integrative veterinary medicine, and supplements made specifically for dogs. How can both of those things be true? The answer is a little annoying,...
Eggs are one of the simplest ways to add real food to a dog's diet. They provide high-quality protein, fats, choline, selenium and a range of vitamins and minerals. Over the years, however, eggs have attracted a whole collection of conflicting recommendations: raw eggs should never be fed, egg white...
Should vegetables and fruit for dogs be pureed? Explore fibre, nutrient availability, raw versus cooked produce and sensible portions.
