Hey, Happy Wednesday! Having a dog who's a picky eater can be
a worry. You worry that they're not getting the right nutrients in the right amounts. However, because dogs are a constant source of worry in many forms, there's also
the problem of dogs not being picky enough — and eating things they’re not supposed to eat.
This might be stuff that's food — your food, your kids’ food — but some dogs will wolf down things that make your stomach churn. Dead things, rotting things, or things that came out of the backsides of things being among the worst offenders. Somewhere between the good and the utterly disgusting is dirt. Many dogs will just take to licking and eating soil and dust from the
ground. Weird, right?
So why do they do it? Is it
bad for them? And can you stop them doing it? We discuss these questions and more in this article.
I suggest you take a ‘pica’ at it (that will make sense to all of you
once you read the article, if it doesn’t already). It’s full of useful information. You can also check out our article on Why Dogs Eat Grass.
Whatever you plan to eat today, I hope you enjoy it. Until next time, Andrew Editor
The Dog Food
Advisor
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There's a lot of tempting phrases you'll see on dog food labels. Some of these are purely marketing terms designed to appeal to pet parents, while some are useful and
actually tell you something about the food. And some
are both appealing and useful. One of these is “human-grade”. But what does “human-grade” mean when it comes to dog food? We put questions to Brandon Stapleton, a DVM and head veterinarian for 5-star-rated The Farmer's Dog. They included:
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