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Is Human-Grade Dog Food Better? The Truth Pet Parents Must Know

You’ve likely heard plenty about grain-free diets and natural dog foods, but you might be wondering: What is human-grade dog food?

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Food Labels: Understand Ingredients for Your Pet's Best Health

Did you know that what's printed on your dog's food package isn't always straight forward? Learn all the insights behind what's printed on the label.

Updated on November 6th, 2025

Choose the Best Natural Dog Food: Understand Ingredients & Benefits

Get insights into natural dog food ingredients and learn how they support your pup’s overall health and well-being.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Craft the Perfect Pet Bowl: Nutrition for Thriving Dogs & Cats

Ditch the boring mealtime routine and try building a balanced bowl for your pet.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Upgrade Your Pet's Diet: When to Change Food for Optimal Health

Your pet's diet isn't a set it and forget it type of task. Take a look at some of the recommendations on when your pet's diet may need to revisited.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Is it okay for my 7-month-old puppy to eat All Life Stages food?

That is certainly a good quality food formulated for "all life stages" and is sufficient to provide all nutrients he needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Is my dog food for puppies or adults? Can I add human gravy?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! If the bag says it is for "All Life stages" then it is fine for growth (meaning for puppies). I would try to not add human foods. If your dogs won't eat this food well I would try a different brand or try adding water to the dry food or even add a tablespoon of canned food with water. Adding human foods is a slippery slope. Good luck!

My puppy is on starter food. What's the best dog food for her?

There are so many high quality foods available for dogs that it can be confusing, and marketing becomes the biggest tool that food companies have to try to give their food the "edge." Be aware that this has led to A LOT of general misinformation. I give you this information openly and honestly as a professional who has devoted the last 10+ years to the health and care of pets. Dogs (and wolves for that matter) are omnivores, meaning they have evolved to seek to eat and digest meat AND plant material. In comparison, cats (and big cats such as lions, etc) are obligate carnivores, meaning they absolutely require meat as their primary food source. While some dogs may have sensitivities to diets with grain, many dogs do not. Just like people. And for those who do NOT have a problem with grains, they are a healthy contribution to the diet. That is just a fact. The trend to favoring "grain -free" diets has been pushed by marketing and the trend of fad diets for people that fav

Should my puppy eat age-specific food or all-life-stages dog food?

I would always feed the food for the specific age bracket and size (adult size ) of the dog, rather than a food "for all". The age-specific food will address the specific needs of your dog at its various life stages and, in my opinion, this serves your dog much better.

What's the best puppy food for a sensitive stomach: Science Diet or Honest Kitchen?

As you've experienced, diet changes can certainly cause some changes in stool volume, and for some dogs, can cause a bit of vomiting and diarrhea. When it comes to the countless brands of dog food on the market today, it's overwhelming to pick one for your pup. I recommend brands that have been formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, are manufactured in their own facility (less cross-contamination that facilities that manufacture numerous formulations), conduct AAFCO feeding trials, and meet WSAVA guidelines. When it comes down to it, the brands that meet those criteria include Hill's Science Diet, Purina, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, and Iams. As a result, I would recommend switching Lilly over to the Science Diet puppy food. Just remember that anytime you switch foods, be sure to do so by gradually mixing the old and new foods together over a 5-7 day period. I hope that everything goes well!