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Best Wet Dog Food: 10 Top-Rated Cans Reviewed by the Petful Team

The 10 best wet dog foods of 2026, compared by quality, cost, and life-stage fit. Open Farm, Just Food For Dogs JustFresh, Hill's, Pro Plan, and more vet-vetted picks.

Coreen Saito

June 4, 2026

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Ripe banana peeled and sliced into coins on a wooden board with a happy dog blurred in the background, the safe way to serve banana to a dog

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Can Dogs Eat Bananas? Benefits and Risks Explained

Can dogs eat bananas? Yes, in moderation peeled banana is a safe, low-fat, potassium-rich treat. Learn how much to feed by weight, why the peel and banana bread are risky, which dogs should skip it, and how to serve banana safely.

Dave Baker

Oct 24, 2023

Fresh red and green apples sliced into bite-size pieces with the core removed next to a dog bowl, the safe way to serve apples to dogs

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Can Dogs Eat Apples? Everything You Need To Know

Can dogs eat apples? Yes, sliced apples are a safe, low-calorie, crunchy treat in moderation once you remove the core and seeds. Learn how much to feed by weight, the real apple seed cyanide risk, green vs red, and which forms to skip.

Dave Baker

Oct 25, 2023

Fresh blueberries in a white bowl on a wooden board with a happy dog in the background, illustrating that dogs can eat blueberries

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Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat blueberries? Yes, fresh or frozen blueberries are a safe, low-calorie, antioxidant-rich treat in moderation. Learn how many to feed by dog size, why muffins and baked goods are risky, which dogs should skip them, and how to serve them safely.

Carol Bryant

Oct 25, 2023

Fresh ripe strawberries in a bowl with a happy dog in the background, a safe fruit treat for dogs

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Can Dogs Eat Strawberries? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat strawberries? Yes, fresh strawberries are a safe, low-calorie treat in moderation. Learn how many to feed by weight, which forms to avoid, how to serve them safely, and which dogs should skip them.

Dave Baker

Oct 25, 2023

A whole watermelon beside a white bowl of fresh red seedless watermelon cubes on a wooden table, a hydrating summer treat dogs can safely eat in moderation

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Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat watermelon? Yes, seedless watermelon flesh is a safe, hydrating, low-calorie summer treat in moderation. Learn how much to feed by weight, why seeds and rind are risky, which dogs should skip it, and how to serve it safely.

Dave Baker

Oct 25, 2023

A tricolor Beagle sitting beside a wooden bowl of fresh green broccoli florets, illustrating whether dogs can eat broccoli

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Can Dogs Eat Broccoli? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat broccoli? Yes, in moderation. This vet-informed guide covers safe serving sizes by dog weight, raw vs cooked vs frozen prep, broccoli stems and choking risk, gas and isothiocyanates, allergies, and exactly how to serve it safely.

Carol Bryant

Nov 6, 2023

The Farmer's Dog Lawsuit: dog food in measuring cup with packaging in background

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The Farmer's Dog Lawsuit Explained: What's Alleged and What It Means for Dog Owners

A class action filed in April 2026 alleges The Farmer's Dog underreports fat content in its fresh meals and downplays pancreatitis risk. Here is what is alleged, what has not been proven, and what dog owners should consider.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS

May 29, 2026

Two whole yellow lemons and a sliced lemon on a wooden cutting board, the sour citrus fruit that is not safe for dogs to eat

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Can Dogs Eat Lemons? Vet's Citric Acid Risks Guide

No, dogs should not eat lemons. The citric acid, essential oils, and psoralens in the peel and flesh commonly cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and in larger amounts, nervous-system effects. Here is exactly what to watch for.

Carol Bryant

Apr 22, 2024

A small white ceramic bowl of fresh red raspberries on a wooden surface, the low-sugar antioxidant berry safe for dogs in moderation

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Can Dogs Eat Raspberries? Yes, Safe Portions + Xylitol

Yes, dogs can safely eat raspberries in moderation. The trace xylitol that AI Overviews keep warning about is well below the toxic threshold. Here is the vet-backed math and portion guide.

Carol Bryant

Dec 14, 2023