Best Canned Dog Food: What to Compare
What to check on a can of dog food - the AAFCO statement, the first ingredient, calories per can and the water in the guaranteed analysis - what the Merck Veterinary Manual says about canned versus dry for teeth, and two canned adult dog foods compared on what their makers publish.
Best Puppy Food: What to Compare
What puppies need from their food according to the Merck Veterinary Manual - a growth AAFCO statement, four meals a day at first, large breeds on puppy food for longer - and three small- and large-breed puppy foods compared on what their makers publish, including calcium.
Senior Dog Food: What to Compare
What changes in an older dog's diet according to the Merck Veterinary Manual - possibly more protein, weight that can go either way - why there is no official senior nutrient standard, what a 2025 study of 61 adult and senior foods found, and three senior dog foods compared on what their makers publish.
Vegan Dog Food: What to Know
Can dogs eat a vegan diet? What the Merck Veterinary Manual and a peer-reviewed 2016 review say - dogs can, if the diet is complete and balanced, and cats are a different case - what to check on the label, and two plant-based dog foods described from their makers' pages.