The Dog Diet Blog
Real experiences feeding real dogs
January 28, 2026

One Year of Raw Feeding: What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong

I switched both dogs to raw twelve months ago. Here's an honest account of what improved, what didn't, and the mistakes I'd avoid next time.

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June 18, 2025

Keeping Dogs Hydrated in Summer: What Actually Works

32°C for two weeks. Here's what actually helped Milo and Poppy stay cool and hydrated — and what was useless.

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November 3, 2023

The Night Milo Ate a Banana and We Ended Up at the Emergency Vet

I knew Veldtspitz weren't supposed to eat fruit. I just didn't think half a banana would send us racing across town at midnight.

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October 19, 2024

Feeding a Rescue Dog: How I Figured Out What Was Right for Poppy

When you adopt a rescue, you often have no idea what they've been eating. Here's the process that worked for us.

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October 7, 2024

Is Expensive Dog Food Actually Worth It? My Honest Take

I've fed my dogs everything from budget supermarket kibble to premium raw. Here's what I actually found.

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September 23, 2024

Can Diet Help with Cocker Spaniel Ear Problems? What I Found Out

My Cocker Spaniel had chronic ear infections for two years. Changing her diet was part of what finally resolved them.

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September 8, 2020

3 Genuinely Easy Homemade Dog Treats (That My Dogs Actually Eat)

I've tried a lot of homemade dog treat recipes. These three are the ones that actually work and don't take all afternoon.

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