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Whether you’re trying a new dog food to satisfy your pup’s tastes or his changing body, figuring out the best food for your four-footer can be a pain.

But,if you want to cut down on waste and cost, you can try to find some free or low-cost samples.This isn’t a viable solution for feeding your dog over the long term, but it does mean you’llget a small amount of kibble to try.

There are a handful of places for owners to get free or low-cost dog food samples. These sources will never provide enough free food to keep your dog well-fed, but they’re invaluable for trying new flavors before you buy a ton of money on a big bag.

While free dog food samples are certainly helpful for owners, it’s important to avoid abusing these systems. Many manufacturers and retailers stop offering these programs when owner try to take advantage of their generosity.

There are several types of free and low-cost dog food samples out there, but some are harder to find than others. But no matter which “free” opportunity you select, it’s important to read the fine print to avoid any hidden strings attached.

Free dog food samples used to be far more common, but because of people gaming the system and increased manufacturing costs, these aren’t easy to find anymore. There are still a few out there, generally handed out at pet stores and boutiques.

Today, low-cost dog food sample boxes are rising in popularity. Costing between $5 and $20 per box, these contain several sample packages of food for you to try.

The sample baggies may be all of the same protein type or they may offer an assortment of different meat proteins, making them an attractive choice for many pup parents, especially those who have finicky eaters and want to find a dog food their picky pup loves before committing to a full bag!

While it isn’t as common to find free dog food samples today, there are still a few manufacturers and popular brands offering them. Some brands are more well-known than others, but it’s worth looking into each if you’re in the market for a new dog food.

Sundays Food for Dogs: A boutique dog food manufacturer offering premium, air-dried kibble, Sundays Food for Dogs offers free 2-ounce samples — you simply need to pay a $5 flat shipping fee.

Another tip is to look at retailersrather than manufacturers. Sometimes, businesses such as Petco or Tractor Supply run promotions for small, free bags of dog food with purchase. On occasion, sales representatives also visit big-box pet stores during peak times, such as weekends, during which they offer free samples of quality brands, including Instinct.

While they are a great help, free and low-cost dog food samples aren’t something you should rely on to feed your pooch long term.Sample requests should really only be used when you’re interested in trying out a new food for your floof.

Not only can abusing these programs lead to manufacturers discontinuing them for other pet owners, but it can lead to stomach upset if you’re constantly switching your dog’s food. It can also make it difficult to pinpoint which food is causing the tummy troubles if you’re mixing kibbles. More seriously, it can mask potential underlying conditions if you’re blaming the new food for belly aches.

If you’re recently out of work and can’t afford to feed your dog, make sure to also check out our guide on how low-income families can get free dog food. We also have a list of organizations that help pay for vet bills too if you’re struggling to cover your dog’s medical care.

You bet! While there aren’t as many companies offering free dog food samples as there were in the past, we’ve shared a number of good sources for them above.

Some PetSmart locations offer free dog food samples, but the terms and availability vary significantly. It’s worth picking up the phone to find out though, if you’re thinking about trying a new dog food.

There are a variety of ways to enjoy a discount on dog food. You can search for online coupons, you can peruse the mailers than end up in your junk mail pile, and you can reach out directly to brands.

Of course, the best way to find dog food discounts and other deals is by doing what you are right now — reading K9ofMine.com! Manufacturers and retailers often offer our readers special discounts.

Have you ever gotten free or low-cost pet food samples or other pet freebies for your dog? Where did you get them? Did you just request samples or did you need to jump through some hoops?

You can download this article on puppy teeth problems as an ebook free of charge (and no email required) through the link below. This comprehensive article covers such topics as malocclusions, overbites, underbites and base narrow canines in dogs. Special emphasis is placed on early intervention – a simple procedure such as removing retained puppy teeth can save many problems later on.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that dental problems don’t need the same treatment in animals as they do in humans. Nothing could be further from the truth! Dogs’ teeth have the same type of nerve supply in their teeth as we do, so anything that hurts us will hurt them as well.

All dogs, whether they are performance dogs or pets, deserve to have a healthy, pain-free mouth. Oral and dental issues frequently go undiagnosed in dogs, partly because the disease is hidden deep inside the mouth, and partly because dogs are so adept at hiding any signs of pain. As a pack animal, they don’t want to let the rest of the pack (including us!) know they have a problem, as anything that limits their usefulness to the pack may be grounds for exclusion. This is a survival instinct. Dogs will suffer in silence for as long as they can, and they only stop eating when they cannot bear the pain any longer.

This article has been written to help you understand how oral and dental problems develop in puppies, what the implications of these issues are, and what options are available to you and your pup to achieve the best outcomes in terms of overall health, comfort and performance. You don’t need to read it from top to bottom, as your dog would need to be pretty unlucky to need all the advice included here!

If you would like to speak to me for advice on your dog, please feel very welcome to call me on 1300 838 336, or you can email me on support@ sydneypetdentistry.com.au.

baby) teeth which erupt between 3-8 weeks of age. These are replaced by the adult (permanent) teeth between 4-7 months of age. Adult dogs should have a total of 42 teeth. The difference in the number of deciduous and adult teeth arises because some adult teeth (the molars and first premolars) don’t have a deciduous version.

The bulk of the tooth is made up of dentine (or dentin), a hard bony-like material with tiny dentinal tubules (pores) running from the inside to the outside. In puppies, the dentine is relatively thin, making the tooth more fragile than in an older dog. The dentine thickens as the tooth matures throughout life.

Crowded upper incisor teeth in an English Bulldog, with trapping of food and debris. There is an extra incisor present which is exacerbating the problem.

‘Base narrow’ canines (Linguoverted or ‘inverted’ canines) are a relatively common and painful problem in Australian dogs. The lower canines erupt more vertically or ‘straight’ than normal (instead of being tilted outwards), and strike the roof of the mouth. This causes pain whenever the dog chews or closes its mouth, and can result in deep punctures through the palatal tissues (sometimes the teeth even penetrate into the nasal cavity!). In our practice in Sydney, we see this most commonly in Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Labrador Retrievers.

Lance’ canines (Mesioverted, hard  or ‘spear’ canines) occur when an upper canine erupts so it is pointing forward, like a tusk. This is seen most commonly in Shetland Sheepdogs, and can lead to lip trauma and displacement of the lower canine tooth (which cannot erupt to sit in its normal position in front of the upper canine).

Class II malocclusions (‘overshot’) arise when the lower jaw is relatively short compared with the upper jaw. This type of occlusion is NEVER considered normal and can result in significant and painful trauma to the upper gums, hard palate and teeth from the lower canines and incisors.

When the upper and lower teeth are locked against each other, the independent growth of either jaw is severely limited. This can occasionally work in the dog’s favour, for example if the lower jaw is slightly long compared with the upper jaw, the corner incisors may lock the lower canines in position behind them, limiting any further growth spurts of the lower jaw.

Retained or persistent deciduous (puppy) teeth can also cause malocclusions by forcing the erupting adult teeth into an abnormal position. As previously mentioned, this may be a genetic trait, but can also occur sporadically in any breed of dog.

The basic rule is that every dog deserves a pain-free, functional mouth. If there is damage occurring to teeth, or oral tissues, we need to alleviate this, to allow the dog to live happily and healthily. If there is no functional problem and no trauma occurring, then treatment is simply not required.

Sometimes the hardest part is determining whether the problem is in fact causing pain. As we know, dogs are very adept at masking signs of oral pain, and will and will continue to eat despite real pain. Puppies, in particular, don’t know any better if they have had pain since their teeth first erupted very early in life.

The overriding aim is always to give the dog a healthy, pain-free and functional mouth. Sometimes this will result in a ‘normal’ mouth, whereas in other cases, this might not be realistically achievable.

While some basic advantages and disadvantages of the different treatment options are outlined here, it is very important to seek specific advice for your individual dog, as no two mouths are exactly the same, and an individual bite assessment will help us determine the best course of action together. You can contact us anytime.

Extraction of lower canine teeth – the roots of these teeth make up about 70% of the front of the jaw, and so there is a potential risk of jaw fracture associated with their removal. Some dogs also use these teeth to keep the tongue in position, so the tongue may hang out after extraction. ‡

Crown reduction is commonly performed to treat base narrow canines, or class II malocclusions, where the lower canines are puncturing the hard palate. Part of the tooth is surgically amputated, a dressing inside the tooth to promote healing and the tooth is sealed with a white filling (just like the ones human dentists use). This procedure MUST be performed under controlled conditions as it exposes the highly sensitive pulp tissue. If performed incorrectly, the pulp will become infected and extremely painful for the rest of the dog’s life.

While the dog may lose some function, this is far preferable to doing nothing (this condemns the dog to a life of pain). Indeed, unless released into the wild, dogs do well even if we need to extract major teeth (canines and carnassials), as they have the humans in their pack to do all the hunting and protecting for them.

The aim of any veterinary procedure should always be to improve the welfare of the patient, so the invasiveness of any treatment needs to be weighed up against the likely benefits to the dog. Every animal deserves a functional, comfortable bite, but not necessarily a perfect one. Indeed, some malocclusions (particularly those involving skeletal abnormalities) can be difficult to correct entirely.

In addition to the welfare of the individual dog, both veterinarians and breeders need to consider the overall genetic health of the breed. Both the Australian National Kennel Club and (in New South Wales where our practice is situated) the Veterinary Practitioners’ Board stress that alteration of animals to conceal genetic defects for the purpose of improving their value for showing (and breeding) is not ethical.

The bottom line is that, while all dogs will have multiple treatment options available, and in some cases the occlusion can be corrected to the point of being ‘good for show’, advice should definitely be sought about the likelihood of a genetic component prior to embarking upon this, as the consequences for the breed can be devastating if such animals (or their close relatives) become popular sires or dams.

Sometimes a tooth is congenitally missing, that is it has never developed. While dogs can physically cope well with missing teeth, in some breeds this is considered a serious fault, and will severely affect the chances of the dog being successful in the show ring.

We cannot rely on dogs to tell us when they have oral pain. It is up to us to be vigilant and watch for signs of developing problems. Train your pup to allow handling and examination of the mouth from an early age. We will be posting some videos of oral examination tips shortly, watch out in your email inbox for this. Things can change quickly – check their teeth and bite formation frequently as they grow.

Remember, early recognition and treatment is crucial if we want to keep your dog happy and healthy in and out of the show ring. The sooner we treat dental problems, the higher the chance of getting the best possible results with the least invasive treatment.

Sundays is over 90% fresh meat, organs and bones, so dogs love it. In fact, in a blind taste-test against the best-selling premium dog food, dogs preferred Sundays 20-to-0.

Sundays Air-Dried Food for Dogs Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages including large breed puppies (over 70 lbs as an adult).

An overbite might not seem like a serious condition for your dog, but severely misaligned teeth can lead to difficulty eating, gum injuries and bruising, bad breath and different types of dental problems, including tooth decay and gingivitis. Fortunately, there are ways to help fix the problem before it becomes irreversible.

An overbite is a genetic, hereditary condition where a dog"s lower jaw is significantly shorter than its upper jaw. This can also be called an overshot jaw, overjet, parrot mouth, class 2 malocclusion or mandibular brachynathism, but the result is the same – the dog"s teeth aren"t aligning properly. In time, the teeth can become improperly locked together as the dog bites, creating even more severe crookedness as the jaw cannot grow appropriately.

This problem is especially common in breeds with narrow, pointed muzzles, such as collies, shelties, dachshunds, German shepherds, Russian wolfhounds and any crossbred dogs that include these ancestries.

Small overbites often correct themselves as the puppy matures, and brushing the dog"s teeth regularly to prevent buildup can help keep the overbite from becoming more severe. If the dog is showing signs of an overbite, it is best to avoid any tug-of-war games that can put additional strain and stress on the jaw and could exacerbate the deformation.

If an overbite is more severe, dental intervention may be necessary to correct the misalignment. While this is not necessary for cosmetic reasons – a small overbite may look unsightly, but does not affect the dog and invasive corrective procedures would be more stressful than beneficial – in severe cases, a veterinarian may recommend intervention. There are spacers, braces and other orthodontic accessories that can be applied to a dog"s teeth to help correct an overbite. Because dogs" mouths grow more quickly than humans, these accessories may only be needed for a few weeks or months, though in extreme cases they may be necessary for up to two years.

If the dog is young enough, however, tooth extraction is generally preferred to correct an overbite. Puppies have baby teeth, and if those teeth are misaligned, removing them can loosen the jaw and provide space for it to grow properly and realign itself before the adult teeth come in. Proper extraction will not harm those adult teeth, but the puppy"s mouth will be tender after the procedure and because they will have fewer teeth for several weeks or months until their adult teeth have emerged, some dietary changes and softer foods may be necessary.

An overbite might be disconcerting for both you and your dog, but with proper care and treatment, it can be minimized or completely corrected and your dog"s dental health will be preserved.

{"id":392989048984,"title":"What is human-grade vs. feed-grade dog food?","created_at":"2020-10-22T20:55:54-05:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou love your dog. Of course you want to provide your canine companion with the very best of everything — including meeting mealtime needs with healthy dog food options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo do that, you need to know what healthy dog food options really are. The question might seem confusing — but let’s keep it simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre dogs that eat human-grade dog food healthier? The simple answer is that the most beneficial food for your dog is one that is crafted from fresh, whole foods. If it is human-grade dog food, all the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you’re still confused, let’s look closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do you mean by whole foods?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we talk about whole foods, we mean foods that are minimally processed and as close to their natural state as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dog, a whole foods diet can include vegetables and grains, but the majority of protein should come from minimally processed meat. Meat is the key protein source for your dog, because dogs need taurine which is only found in meat protein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost dog foods are not great examples of whole foods. That’s because the majority of dry and canned foods are highly processed. Processed foods offer less nutrition, lower quality ingredients, and are harder on your dog’s digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there may be meat in dry dog food — but factory processing strips away the natural taurine found in any meat ingredients and adds tons of carbs and starches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, canned dog food has meat ingredients, but much of the protein content comes from animal by-products, as well as unhealthy artificial gums and thickeners to give it that “jelly” texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does human-grade dog food mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be surprising, but not all dog food is human grade. In the past, most dog foods were feed-grade, not human-grade. Feed-grade dog food does not have to be edible for humans, and cannot be legally sold as human food because they are legally allowed to contain ingredients proven harmful to humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman-grade dog food means just what it sounds like it does. It’s dog food made with ingredients that are safe for you to eat. Human-grade dog foods are attuned to doggy tastes — so it’s not that you would eat it. But the key is that you could safely do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman-grade dog foods must be suitable and safe for human consumption AND be manufactured in a USDA inspected facility that produces only human grade food, using processes deemed safe for human-grade food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this in mind: If a food is not made of 100% human-grade ingredients, and manufactured and handled up to human-grade standards, the seller CANNOT say that their dog food is all human-grade on the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if a dog food says it uses human grade ingredients?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs dog owners began to demand healthier food for their dogs, some brands tried to get in on the trend by claiming human-grade ingredients on their website or marketing materials. This is deceptive. A food is only 100% human-grade if the claim is printed on the packaging. If the claim is on the packaging that means the government has received documentation from the brand proving 100% human-grade ingredients are used and the food is made in a USDA inspected facility. Keep this in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf a dog food brand combines feed grade ingredients with some human grade ones, do you have a human grade dog food? Nope. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat if they use human grade ingredients, but make their food at a feed-grade facility, or with feed-grade handling? Nope again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman-grade ingredients are not enough. Just because a dog food recipe uses one or two ingredients that are “human-grade”, that does NOT mean the finished dog food is safe for human consumption.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a dog food doesn’t have a completely human-grade recipe and process, it’s not a human-grade dog-food. According to The Pet Food Industry, the use of the term ‘human grade’ applies to the product as a whole. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient must be human-grade, and “finished food must be stored, handled, processed and transported in a manner that is consistent with current good manufacturing processes (cGMPs).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre dogs that eat human-grade dog food healthier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences between human-grade dog foods and feed-grade dog foods are staggering if the health and safety of your pet are important to you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman-grade dog food is safer than feed-grade dog food because feed-grade foods are legally allowed to include contaminants. Not only can feed-grade dog foods contain ingredients that humans wouldn’t want to eat, they are legally allowed to include ingredients that are unsafe. Consider these 4 examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVegetables that have been overexposed to pesticides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSick animals that have been over exposed to drugs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContaminated, expired, or meats from unidentified animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeat by-products including organs, blood, fat, tendons, and bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf ingredients like these are unsafe for humans to eat, they are not likely safe for human companions to eat, either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes dog food have to be edible for humans? No. But human-grade dog food — which is formulated especially to appeal to dog tastes — is a healthier choice for the dogs we love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWait … \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhat grade of meat is used in\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e feed-grade \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003edog food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003es?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk about mystery meat. When it comes to feed-grade foods, the question isn’t so much what grade of meat is in the dog food, but what meats and other things that AREN’T meat are in there?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed-grade dog food may include animal organs, blood, fat, tendons, and bones. They can also include tissues and by-products from mammals other than cattle, pigs, sheep or goats, without further description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed-grade dog foods are made of rendered meat. This process can allow dog food manufacturers to use animal byproducts and even include sick animals deemed unfit for human consumption. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, animal tissues are placed in a huge grinder that blends it all together. Then, rendering reduces meat tissues and by-products into a gray, fatty meat mass which is heated for hours until grease and fat float along the top of the concoction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, this sludge is dried into a powder known as meat meal — which is used to make feed-grade pet food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003en"t \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eall dog food human grade?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood question. The answer comes down to cutting costs by cutting corners. Human-grade dog foods may cost more, but they also deliver more meat-forward nutrition. Consider these cost-cutters used in feed-grade food that may be health cutters as well: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eByproducts. \u003c\/b\u003eOne way that pet food companies cut corners and cost is including by-products in their food. By-products are the castoffs other than meat that reduce production costs while maintaining protein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy-products are the spleen, kidneys, fatty tissue, the brain, blood, bone, undeveloped eggs, stomach, and intestines are all items that could be included in feed-grade dog food. Keep in mind: \u003ci\u003eby-products can include road kill, expired meat, and diseased animals. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFillers. \u003c\/b\u003eAnd that’s not all. Another way to cut cost and increase profit margins is the addition of fillers to your pet food. Fillers offer very little nutritional value but are relied upon to make the expensive components of the product stretch further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFillers can include corn, wheat and rice bran, oat and soybean hulls.  Your average kibble recipe can be between 40 to 70% carbohydrates due to all of these fillers. Healthy, fresh dog food should never include unnecessary fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSplitting. \u003c\/b\u003eThe last way feed-grade foods can cut corners is called splitting — a way of spinning the ingredients list to make a food look healthier than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deceptive strategy leverages the fact that dog food ingredients are listed in order of weight. When you split ingredients into components, it reduces the weight, and can push a healthier ingredient higher on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dog food may list meat broth as the first ingredient followed by \u003ci\u003ecorn gluten meal\u003c\/i\u003e, lamb, and then \u003ci\u003eanimal fat preserved with ground yellow corn\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog food brand has “split” the corn-based ingredients in two, making it look as though lamb is a larger part of the recipe than it is. Don’t fall for it — this is a corn-based product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e am I \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eto find out if a dog food brand is human grade?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily find out what dog foods are human grade by looking at the claims on the packaging. If it doesn’t say “human-grade food” on the packaging, it’s not human-grade food. If it’s not on the packaging, but only on the brand’s website, be cautious about believing the claim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo your research, and examine claims with an informed eye. Choose a food that is marked as all human-grade dog food, NOT human-grade ingredients — just including human-grade ingredients is not enough to be considered a human-grade dog food. Check to see if the food is created in a human-grade facility as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to determining what grade of meat is in the dog food, look for the species of meat and the cuts used to create the dog food. You want to see specific cuts, not meat meal or by-products. Analyze the ingredients list, watching out for splitting strategies, fillers, or by-products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re trying to decide how to make a healthy human-grade diet for your dogs, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apupabove.com\/pages\/our-food\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"About Us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eA Pup Above is a clean-recipe, meat-forward dog food choice\u003c\/a\u003e that makes good nutrition simple. A Pup Above is so clear about what meat it uses and where it comes from, you can actually trace each ingredient back to the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo dogs really need human grade food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are evolved from wolves. One theory as to why dogs have been so successful is their digestive flexibility. Your dog can survive on feed-grade food. But surviving isn’t the question. When it comes to health, feeding your dog feed-grade food means choosing a type of food that is legally permitted to include contaminants including pesticides, chemicals, drugs, and unhealthy meats and by-products  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe began this entire conversation because you love your dog, and you want what’s best for your best friend. Feed-grade food isn’t the best, and some feed-grade brands engage in deceptions that make you think you’re getting more for your money than you are. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, are dogs that eat human-grade dog food healthier? When it comes down to it, the decision to feed your dog human-grade dog food up to you. You can certainly feed your dog the way you wish — but offering a whole foods diet is one way to help keep your pet healthy and happy for as long as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":102136453,"author":"Zoe James","user_id":61578936472,"published_at":"2020-10-29T20:12:28-05:00","updated_at":"2023-01-19T14:52:49-06:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"what-is-human-grade-dog-food","tags":"","image":{"created_at":"2020-10-29T20:12:29-05:00","alt":"human grade dog food","width":4321,"height":2881,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1652\/1243\/articles\/Lola_Packaging_min_50.jpg?v=1604020362"}}