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Which food allergy is most common in dogs?

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Which food allergy is most common in dogs?

by Valerie De Clerck on Jun 29 2026
Beef, dairy, and chicken cause most confirmed food allergies in dogs, showing up as itchy skin, ear infections, and paw-licking. Blood tests are unreliable, so an 8 to 12 week elimination diet remains the only proven way to confirm the trigger.
The benefits of vegan dog food

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The benefits of vegan dog food

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Dogs evolved eating a lot more bread and vegetables than steak, and the research on vegan dog food backs that up when the diet is properly supplemented. This article covers which nutrients need extra attention, like taurine and vitamin B12, and what studies have found about health outcomes.
Beste katten droogvoer

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What are the selection criteria for the best cat dry food?

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Cats are obligate carnivores with specific nutritional needs that dry food has to be built around, from protein content to moisture intake. This article covers what separates a good dry cat food from the rest, including the tradeoffs between dry and wet feeding.
What is hypoallergenic dog food? Find out all the info in our complete guide.

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What is hypoallergenic dog food? Find out all the info in our complete guide.

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Hypoallergenic dog food is formulated to avoid the proteins, most often beef, dairy, chicken, wheat, and lamb, that cause the vast majority of food allergies in dogs. This guide explains how single novel protein and hydrolysed protein formulas work, and how a strict 8 to 12 week elimination trial confirms a diagnosis.
The plus points of vegan dog food

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The plus points of vegan dog food

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Vegan dog food has grown a lot in popularity, and this article looks at what actually separates it from traditional dog food in terms of ingredients and environmental impact. It also covers common questions owners have about whether their dog will get balanced nutrition.
Adopt a dog

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Discover the advantages of adopting a dog

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Adopting a shelter dog instead of buying one gives an animal a second chance and comes with real benefits for the owner too, including more daily exercise. This article looks at why shelter dogs are often already trained and assessed, and how dog ownership helps people meet weekly activity guidelines.
CO2 neutral pet food and snacks: Tested & approved!

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CO2 neutral pet food and snacks: Tested & approved!

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Conventional dog food carries a real carbon cost, with beef and chicken protein driving most of the emissions. This article looks at why switching to insect-based and plant-based food can significantly cut a dog's environmental footprint.
Our feeding guide helps to avoid dog overweight

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Our feeding guide helps to avoid dog overweight

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
A large share of dogs in Europe and North America are overweight, which shortens their lives and raises the risk of joint and heart problems. This article looks at why portion control, more than exercise, is the most effective way to keep a dog at a healthy weight.
Een visuele voorstelling van vegan hondenvoer

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Can dogs thrive on a vegetarian diet?

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Dogs are natural omnivores, not obligate carnivores like cats, so their biology can handle a properly formulated plant-based diet. The article explains why that only holds true when the food covers all ten essential amino acids and nutrients like vitamin D3 that dogs can't produce themselves.
All about Alpenländische Dachsbracke - Character & Care

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All about Alpenländische Dachsbracke - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Alpenländische Dachsbracke is a compact Austrian scenthound bred to track game in Alpine terrain, and it stays energetic and loyal in a home setting too. Its short coat needs little upkeep, but the long ears need weekly checks, and owners should watch for hip dysplasia, eye conditions and weight gain.
All about Affenpinscher - Character & Care

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All about Affenpinscher - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Affenpinscher is a small but bold German breed whose personality punches well above its size. Its wiry coat needs brushing two to three times a week plus occasional professional trimming, and the breed can be prone to patellar luxation, eye conditions and skin allergies.
All about Appenzeller Mountain Dog - Character & Care

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All about Appenzeller Mountain Dog - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Appenzeller Mountain Dog is an energetic, loyal Swiss herding breed that needs daily exercise and consistent training to stay settled. Its short double coat sheds steadily and needs weekly brushing, with hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, eye conditions, gastric torsion and epilepsy all documented in the breed.
All about American Akita - Character & Care

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All about American Akita - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The American Akita is loyal and physically powerful, but its independent streak and tendency toward dominance mean it needs an experienced owner with consistent handling from day one. Its thick double coat sheds heavily twice a year and needs brushing at least twice a week, with hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, patellar luxation and eye conditions all documented in the breed.
All about Alaskan malamute - Character & Care

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All about Alaskan malamute - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Bred for hauling freight across the Arctic, the Alaskan Malamute is strong-willed and needs an experienced owner committed to daily exercise. Its dense double coat sheds heavily and blows completely twice a year, and the breed can carry hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and inherited polyneuropathy.
All about Airedale terriers - Character & Care

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All about Airedale terriers - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Airedale Terrier, the largest of all terrier breeds, is bold and independent enough that it needs an experienced owner with time to train it. Its wiry coat needs brushing several times a week plus professional stripping every eight to twelve weeks, and the breed can be prone to hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and atopic dermatitis.
All about Aïdi - Character & Care

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All about Aïdi - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Aïdi is a Moroccan livestock guardian breed that's loyal and protective but needs an experienced owner who can offer firm, consistent handling. Its thick double coat is fairly low maintenance, though the breed can be prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion and certain eye conditions.
All about Afghan hound - Character & Care

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All about Afghan hound - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Afghan Hounds are deeply loyal to their family but reserved with strangers, so early socialisation makes a real difference. Their long, silky coat needs daily brushing and professional grooming every six to eight weeks, and as a sighthound the breed needs a securely fenced space to run.
All about Akita Inu - Character & Care

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All about Akita Inu - Character & Care

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
The Akita Inu is a loyal, strong-willed Japanese breed that bonds closely with its family but stays reserved around strangers. It needs consistent training and daily exercise, and owners should watch for hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts and thyroid problems.
The solution for inflamed anal glands dog

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The solution for inflamed anal glands dog

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Anal gland inflammation in dogs is often tied to diet, allergies or digestive imbalances. This article explains how probiotics and a hypoallergenic diet can help reduce flare-ups alongside proper veterinary care.
Probiotics & Itching in Dogs: Questions & Answers

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Probiotics & Itching in Dogs: Questions & Answers

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026
Itchy skin in dogs can come from allergies, fleas, infections or food sensitivities, and finding the actual cause matters for treatment. This article looks at how probiotics support gut health and may help calm the reactions behind the itching.