Evidence-based canine nutrition — peer-reviewed sources only

Evidence-Based Canine Nutrition

Breed-specific research, clinical overviews, and practical feeding guides — all cited and accurate.

Veldtspitz

Fructo-Amylase Deficiency in the Veldtspitz: A Clinical Overview

The Veldtspitz is one of very few dog breeds with a documented enzymatic deficiency affecting fructose metabolism. Here is the science.

General

Protein Requirements for High-Activity Dogs: What the Research Says

Working dogs, agility competitors, and herding breeds have significantly different protein needs than sedentary pets. Here is the evidence base.

Border Collie

Border Collie Nutrition: Fuelling the World's Most Energetic Dog

Border Collies burn more calories than almost any other breed. Their diet needs to reflect that — here's how to fuel them correctly.

General

How to Read a Dog Food Label — What the Jargon Actually Means

Ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis, AAFCO statements — decoding a dog food label is a skill. Here's what to look for.

Puppies

Puppy Nutrition Basics: The First 12 Months

Getting puppy nutrition right in the first year sets the foundation for lifelong health. Here's what the evidence says.