A complete and balanced food in the right amount keeps your dog healthy.
Basics
- Choose a food labeled complete and balanced for your dog's life stage
- Use the label as a starting point and adjust with your vet
- Measure meals instead of free-feeding
- Count treats; keep them to a small part of daily food
- Change foods gradually over about a week
- Always have fresh water available
Unsafe foods
Some human foods are dangerous for dogs. See our list of foods dogs shouldn't eat.
General information only, not veterinary advice. Talk with your vet about your dog's health. Happy Oak Journal isn't paid by any pet food or product brand.