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Cat Food Brands to Avoid: How to Spot Risk Instead of Chasing a List

The 2026 Clean Label Project study named no failing cat food brands. Use seven practical questions to compare recipe evidence, ingredient claims, nutritional suitability and recall history, including Friskies versus Fancy Feast.

Coreen Saito

October 20, 2026

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Safest Cat Food Brands: Certified and Clean Sixteen Picks

The 2026 Clean Label Project study certified three cat foods and ranked a Clean Sixteen. Here are the safest cat food picks you can order now, which format came out ahead, and how to check recalls first.

Coreen Saito

Oct 20, 2026

Tabby cat beside an open food can and a bowl of kibble.

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Clean Label Project Cat Food Study: What It Found and What to Feed

The Clean Label Project tested 100 cat foods from 62 brands and found lead in 99 percent, but named no failing brands. Here is what it measured, the Clean Sixteen decoded, and what to feed.

Coreen Saito

Oct 20, 2026

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Dog-Friendly Birthday Cake Recipe to Spoil Your Pup

Bake Banjo’s original pumpkin, applesauce and almond-butter birthday cake, with optional yogurt frosting and carob drizzle. Includes ingredient checks and small-treat serving guidance.

Allison Gray

Dec 21, 2025

Dry kibble, smooth wet pate and crumbled dehydrated cat food in three separate dishes.

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How Is Cat Food Made? Discover the Secrets

See how kibble, wet, dehydrated and fresh cat foods are made, what ingredients contribute, and how processing differs from the nutritional adequacy shown on the label.

Kaitlyn Arford

Jan 28, 2025

English Bulldog reaching kibble in a wide bowl on a nonslip mat

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Best Dog Food for English Bulldogs

Compare seven foods for English Bulldogs by life stage, calorie density and dietary needs, with practical guidance on portions, food allergies and gradual transitions.

Emily Harris

Feb 17, 2025

A brindle dog eating kibble from a plain steel bowl on a wooden porch step.

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Orijen Lawsuit / Acana Lawsuit: What You Should Know

The 2018 Orijen and Acana class actions accused Champion Petfoods of hiding heavy metals and BPA. Here is how every case ended, whether the brands have ever been recalled, and what the Mars purchase means for your dog's bowl.

Dave Baker

Aug 15, 2019

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

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How Much Does The Farmer's Dog Cost And Is It Worth It?

See our 2026 breakdown of the farmer's dog cost by day, week, and month using real survey data. Includes updated pricing tables, analysis, and current promo details.

Dave Baker

Feb 24, 2026

A beagle looking at a bowl of plain cooked chickpeas, illustrating can dogs eat chickpeas safely

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Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat chickpeas? Plain, cooked garbanzo beans are a safe occasional treat in moderation. Here is how much to feed by dog size, how to prep them, and when to skip chickpeas entirely.

Carol Bryant

Mar 18, 2024

Beagle looking up at a bowl of plain cooked pumpkin, illustrating whether dogs can eat pumpkin safely

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Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Uncover the Benefits and Risks in Our Complete Guide

Can dogs eat pumpkin? Yes, plain cooked pumpkin and 100% canned pumpkin are safe and healthy in small amounts. Skip pie filling, raw pumpkin, skin, and stems. See safe forms, how much to feed by size, and when pumpkin helps digestion.

Adriana Guolo

Jan 25, 2024

Beagle looking up at a bowl of fresh figs, illustrating whether dogs can eat figs safely

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Can Dogs Eat Figs? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat figs? Only fresh, ripe figs in small amounts, and only now and then. Dried figs, fig newtons, fig jam, and every part of the fig plant should be skipped for their concentrated sugar and toxic sap. Here is the full safety breakdown.

Carol Bryant

Mar 31, 2024

Chocolate Labrador looking up at a cutting board of fresh kale, illustrating whether dogs can eat kale safely

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Can Dogs Eat Kale? An Eye-Opening Guide

Can dogs eat kale? A few small, washed, chopped pieces are usually fine, but kale carries real risks, from calcium oxalate stones to thyroid-affecting goitrogens. Here is the full breakdown: stems, raw versus cooked, and safe amounts by size.

Carol Bryant

Mar 11, 2024

Chocolate Labrador eyeing a plate of cooked chicken on a kitchen counter, illustrating whether dogs can eat chicken bones

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Can Dogs Eat Chicken Bones? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat chicken bones? No. Cooked bones splinter into sharp shards and raw bones are not safe either, risking choking, blockage, and a torn gut. Here is the danger breakdown and what to do if your dog already ate one.

Carol Bryant

Apr 14, 2024

Beagle eyeing a corn on the cob at a cookout, illustrating whether dogs can eat corn cobs

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Can Dogs Eat Corn Cobs? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat corn cobs? No. The cob is indigestible and can lodge in the gut, causing a life-threatening blockage that often needs surgery. Here is what to watch for, what to do if your dog ate one, and how to share corn safely instead.

Carol Bryant

Mar 31, 2024

Golden retriever looking up at a bowl of fresh sliced peaches, illustrating whether dogs can eat peaches safely

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Can Dogs Eat Peaches? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat peaches? Yes, fresh, washed, pitted peach flesh is a safe treat in small amounts. The pit, stems, and leaves contain cyanide compounds, and canned, syrup, and dried peaches should be skipped. Here is the full safety breakdown.

Carol Bryant

Dec 14, 2023

Chocolate Labrador looking at a bowl of plain cooked corn kernels, illustrating whether dogs can eat corn safely

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Can Dogs Eat Corn? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat corn? Yes, plain cooked kernels off the cob are safe in small amounts. The cob is a choking and blockage risk, and salty or sugary forms like tortilla chips and kettle corn are off-limits. Here is the full safe-vs-unsafe breakdown.

Carol Bryant

Oct 27, 2023

Chocolate Labrador looking up at a sliced fresh nectarine, illustrating whether dogs can eat nectarines safely

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Can Dogs Eat Nectarines? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat nectarines? Yes, the fresh, pitted flesh in small amounts is fine for most dogs and adds vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. The pit, the sugar, and canned nectarines are the real risks. Here is the vet-backed safety breakdown.

Carol Bryant

Apr 14, 2024

Yellow Labrador looking up at a plate of plain cooked eggs, illustrating whether dogs can eat eggs safely

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Can Dogs Eat Eggs? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat eggs? Yes, when fully cooked and served plain, eggs are a protein-rich treat for most dogs. Raw eggs carry salmonella and biotin risks, and seasoned or greasy eggs should be skipped. Here is the full size-by-size safety breakdown.

Carol Bryant

Dec 14, 2023

Beagle looking up at a cutting board of fresh sliced cucumber, illustrating whether dogs can eat cucumber safely

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Can Dogs Eat Cucumber? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat cucumber? Yes, fresh, washed, raw cucumber is a safe, hydrating, low-calorie treat for most dogs, skin and seeds included. The keys are moderation by size, bite-sized pieces, and skipping pickles.

Carol Bryant

Nov 6, 2023

Beagle looking up at a cutting board of fresh cantaloupe cubes, illustrating whether dogs can eat cantaloupe safely

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Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat cantaloupe? Yes, the fresh flesh is a safe, hydrating treat in small amounts, but always remove the seeds and rind first. Here is how much to feed by dog size, the real risks, and answers on rind, seeds, honeydew, and puppies.

Carol Bryant

Oct 30, 2023

Yellow Labrador sniffing a bowl of cooked chopped asparagus, illustrating that dogs can eat asparagus in moderation

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Can Dogs Eat Asparagus? Everything You Need To Know.

Can dogs eat asparagus? Yes, in moderation when it is cooked plain and chopped small. Here is how much is safe by dog size, why the asparagus fern is toxic, and the best way to serve it.

Carol Bryant

Oct 30, 2023

Can dogs eat hot dogs: a beagle looks up at a plain grilled hot dog on a plate in natural daylight

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Can Dogs Eat Hot Dogs? A Detailed Explanation

It looks harmless off the grill, but can dogs eat hot dogs safely? We break down the sodium, nitrate, and choking risks, plus exactly how much is too much by dog size.

Adriana Guolo

Feb 5, 2024

Can dogs eat honeydew - a golden retriever sniffing a bowl of fresh cubed seedless honeydew melon in natural light

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Can Dogs Eat Honeydew? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat honeydew? Yes, in moderation. This sweet melon is non-toxic and about 90% water, but the seeds and rind are not safe. Here is how much honeydew dogs can have, plus easy frozen treat ideas.

Adriana Guolo

Feb 4, 2024

A tan Labrador looking up at a bowl of pitted dates, illustrating can dogs eat dates safely in moderation.

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Can Dogs Eat Dates? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat dates? Yes, in small amounts and always pitted. Learn how many dates are safe by dog size, the real risks of the sugar and pit, and why raisins are a hard no.

Adriana Guolo

Mar 11, 2024