Expert guidance on pet food labels, ingredient safety, nutrition, and health for dogs and cats.https://pawpoy.com/en-ushttps://pawpoy.com/blog/dog-food-allergy-vs-intolerance/https://pawpoy.com/blog/dog-food-allergy-vs-intolerance/Itchy skin doesn't automatically mean a food allergy. Here's the real difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance in dogs, and why it matters.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog healthpet nutritiondogsallergieshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/what-the-aafco-statement-means/https://pawpoy.com/blog/what-the-aafco-statement-means/The nutritional adequacy statement is the least-read, most-important line on a pet food bag. Here's what it actually promises, and what it doesn't.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet food labelspet nutritiondogscatshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-onion-or-garlic/https://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-onion-or-garlic/Onion and garlic damage a dog's red blood cells, and the effect builds up over repeated exposure. Here's the real risk and the delayed symptoms to watch for.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetytoxic ingredientsdogsemergencyhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-grapes/https://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-grapes/Grapes and raisins can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs, and vets still don't know why. Here's what to do in the first hour and why waiting is the real risk.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetytoxic ingredientsdogsemergencyhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-chocolate/https://pawpoy.com/blog/my-dog-ate-chocolate/Chocolate risk depends on the type, the amount, and your dog's weight. Work out the danger level fast and know exactly when to call the vet.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetytoxic ingredientsdogsemergencyhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/how-much-should-i-feed-my-dog/https://pawpoy.com/blog/how-much-should-i-feed-my-dog/Feeding guides on the bag overshoot for most dogs. How to work out real daily calories, count treats honestly, and adjust by body condition.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog healthpet nutritiondogsobesityhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-diabetic-cat/https://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-diabetic-cat/Diabetic cats aren't small diabetic dogs. Low-carb wet food can even push some cats into remission. Here's the feeding plan that works.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcat healthdiabetescatscat nutritionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-cat-with-kidney-disease/https://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-cat-with-kidney-disease/For a cat with CKD, phosphorus control matters more than any other label line. What to limit, what to keep, and how to read labels for a CKD cat.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcat healthkidney diseasecatscat nutritionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-dog-with-pancreatitis/https://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-dog-with-pancreatitis/After pancreatitis, what your dog eats decides whether it comes back. The fat thresholds, the treat traps, and what to check on every label.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog healthpancreatitisdogspet nutritionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/https://pawpoy.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/A stolen bite of cat food won't hurt your dog. A steady habit can. Here's why cat food is too rich for dogs and how to keep bowls separate.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetydog healthdogsmulti-pet householdshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/pet-food-ingredients-to-avoid-cats/https://pawpoy.com/blog/pet-food-ingredients-to-avoid-cats/Cats aren't small dogs. Several ingredients safe for dogs are toxic or harmful to cats. Here's the cat-specific danger list and the science behind it.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcat safetycat nutritioncatspet food labelshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/wet-vs-dry-food/https://pawpoy.com/blog/wet-vs-dry-food/An honest look at wet vs. dry pet food: hydration, dental health, calories, cost, and which format actually fits your pet best.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet nutritiondogscatspet foodhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-diabetic-dog/https://pawpoy.com/blog/feeding-diabetic-dog/What to feed a diabetic dog: the ingredients that help (and hurt), why meal timing matters, and how Pawpoy supports diabetic food choices.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog healthdiabetesdogspet nutritionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/pet-food-recalls-explained/https://pawpoy.com/blog/pet-food-recalls-explained/What triggers a pet food recall, how the FDA handles them, and simple steps to monitor your pet's food without checking the FDA site every morning.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet food safetyrecallsdogscatshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/how-to-switch-pet-food/https://pawpoy.com/blog/how-to-switch-pet-food/The right way to transition your dog or cat to a new food, and why sudden changes cause diarrhea even when the new food is healthier.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet nutritiondogscatsdigestionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/can-cats-eat-dog-food/https://pawpoy.com/blog/can-cats-eat-dog-food/A nibble of dog food won't hurt your cat, but a steady diet of it will. Here's what's missing, what's dangerous, and how to manage a multi-pet home.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcat safetycat nutritioncatsmulti-pet householdshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/10-ingredients-vets-wish-youd-avoid/https://pawpoy.com/blog/10-ingredients-vets-wish-youd-avoid/From synthetic preservatives to unlabeled sweeteners, here are 10 pet food ingredients that worry vets, and what to look for instead.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet nutritionpet food labelsdogscatshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/is-grain-free-safe-for-dogs/https://pawpoy.com/blog/is-grain-free-safe-for-dogs/The FDA's 2018 investigation linked grain-free diets to dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. Here's what the evidence shows and what to look for on the label.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetypet nutritiondog foodgrain-freehttps://pawpoy.com/blog/chicken-meal-vs-chicken/https://pawpoy.com/blog/chicken-meal-vs-chicken/Why chicken meal listed third can beat fresh chicken listed first, and how to decode protein claims on any pet food label.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet nutritionpet food labelsproteindogscatshttps://pawpoy.com/blog/xylitol-and-dogs/https://pawpoy.com/blog/xylitol-and-dogs/Xylitol can cause severe hypoglycemia and liver failure in dogs, even in tiny amounts. Where it hides, what to do, and how to prevent exposure.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdog safetytoxic ingredientspet nutritionhttps://pawpoy.com/blog/how-to-read-pet-food-label/https://pawpoy.com/blog/how-to-read-pet-food-label/Decode every section of a pet food label, from the ingredient list to guaranteed analysis to marketing claims. What matters, what doesn't.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpet nutritionpet food labelsdogscats