Nutrition & Diet

The Nutrition section covers what to feed your dog and why: buyer's guides, ingredient explainers, label-reading basics, and feeding strategies for life stages from puppy through senior.

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Nutrition & Diet

JustFoodForDogs Puppy Food: A Complete Feeding Guide

Which JustFoodForDogs recipes are safe for puppies? A practical guide to the brand's meals formulated to meet AAFCO growth profiles, large-breed considerations, portions by age, real monthly costs, and a gentle transition plan.

Webvet Editorial Team

June 26, 2026

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A Labrador eagerly nosing a bowl of JustFoodForDogs fresh food

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JustFoodForDogs for Dogs with Allergies: Limited Ingredient Vet Nutrition Guide

Is JustFoodForDogs a good fit for your itchy dog? Dr. Pippa Elliott explains food allergy vs. environmental atopy, vet-directed elimination diets, and how limited ingredient fresh recipes can help support skin health.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 26, 2026

A Samoyed eating a bowl of JustFoodForDogs fresh food

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JustFoodForDogs Feeding Guide: How Much to Feed (+ Calculator)

One consolidated JustFoodForDogs feeding guide: verified calories for the core Fresh Frozen, Pantry Fresh and JustFresh recipes, daily portions by dog weight, and how to use the brand's official calculator.

Webvet Editorial Team

Jun 26, 2026

An owner offering her senior golden retriever a bowl of JustFoodForDogs fresh food

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JustFoodForDogs for Senior Dogs: Picking the Right Formula

A veterinarian explains how nutritional needs shift in older dogs and which JustFoodForDogs recipes fit each senior need, from Joint & Skin Support to gentle options for touchy stomachs and vet-directed diets.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 26, 2026

Just Food For Dogs Joint and Skin Support, a Vet Support Fresh Frozen recipe for senior dog joint health built around pork, quinoa, kale, marine microalgae oil, and pork-stock collagen

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Best Senior Dog Food 2026: 10 Vet Picks for Joints & Cognition

The 10 best senior dog foods of 2026, vet-vetted. Just Food For Dogs Joint & Skin Support (board-certified veterinary nutritionist formulation), Open Farm, Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind, Hill's, and more.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 6, 2026

JFFD Sensitive Stomach Fresh Frozen recipe served in a stainless steel bowl with visible ground turkey, brown rice, and supporting whole-food ingredients

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Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs: 9 Vet-Reviewed Picks

The 9 best dog foods for sensitive stomachs in 2026, vet-vetted. JFFD Sensitive Stomach and the JFFD Fish & Sweet Potato recipe, Hill's Science Diet, Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, and more compared.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 6, 2026

Just Food For Dogs Sensitive Skin, a Fresh Frozen wild-caught white fish recipe enriched with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish skin and support a healthy coat, for dogs with food-related skin sensitivities

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Allergens in Dog Food: Top 9 Triggers and What to Feed Instead

The most common allergens in dog food are beef, dairy, chicken, wheat, and lamb. Learn which ingredients trigger food allergies in dogs, how to recognize the symptoms, and what to feed instead.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 6, 2026

Homemade dog food ingredients: chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables prepared for veterinary nutritionist-reviewed canine nutrition

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Homemade Dog Food Recipes: 5 Templates and Vet Safety Guidelines

5 homemade dog food recipes adapted from veterinary nutritionist source materials, with safety guidelines, ingredient warnings, and AAFCO balance considerations. These are starting points for veterinarian-guided feeding, not complete daily diets.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

Jun 6, 2026

A stainless bowl heaped with high-protein dog food (grilled chicken, beef, salmon, peas, brown rice) with a senior yellow Labrador watching attentively in the background.

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What Is the Right High-Protein Food for Senior and Active Dogs?

High-protein dog food can be a powerful tool for maintaining muscle, supporting recovery, and managing weight, especially in senior and active dogs. Learn what actually counts as high protein, which dogs benefit most, which dogs should avoid it, and how to choose a quality formula with the right protein level for your dog.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

May 20, 2026

A golden retriever eats enthusiastically from a stainless steel bowl on a hardwood kitchen floor while a hand reaches down with a measuring scoop.

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How Can I Improve My Dog's Appetite at Mealtime?

A veterinarian explains the most common reasons dogs lose their appetite, when it's an emergency, what to feed a reluctant eater, and the mealtime strategies that actually help your dog start eating again.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

May 20, 2026

A stainless steel dog bowl filled with slow-cooked dog food, showing visible pieces of chicken, sweet potato, green beans, and brown rice, on a wooden kitchen counter.

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What Is Shelf-Stable Fresh Dog Food and Is It Good for Dogs?

A veterinarian explains what shelf-stable fresh dog food is, how it's made, and whether it's a good choice for your dog. Plus how to feed it safely.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

May 20, 2026

Whole-food dog nutrition ingredients arranged on a wooden cutting board around a stainless steel dog bowl: chicken, salmon, carrots, peas, brown rice, sweet potato, and blueberries.

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What Makes a Dog Food Complete and Balanced? A Vet's Guide

"Complete and balanced" is the most important phrase on a dog food label, but also one of the most confusing. Learn how to find and interpret the AAFCO statement, understand life-stage nutrition, and read dog food labels so you actually know what you're feeding.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

May 20, 2026

A wire-haired terrier sits on a hardwood kitchen floor beside a stainless bowl of fresh visible-ingredient dog food, head tilted with a skeptical expression.

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What Food Is Right for Picky Dogs? A Veterinarian's Guide

Wondering what to feed a picky dog who sniffs the bowl and walks away? Learn how to tell if your dog is truly picky or has a medical issue, which types of food most finicky dogs prefer, and the feeding strategies veterinarians use to get dogs eating again, without creating bad habits.

Dr. Pippa Elliott

May 20, 2026

Vibrant healthy adult dog with shiny coat in sunlit grass illustrating strong immune health

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Boost Dog Immune System: Can Diet Influence Your Dog's Immune Health?

Can diet boost a dog's immune system? Yes, with key nutrients (protein, omega-3s, vitamins A C D E, zinc) plus healthy weight, exercise, and routine vet care.

Dr. Athena Gaffud

May 17, 2026

Adult dog standing between two food bowls in a warm kitchen, illustrating a careful dog food transition

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Transitioning Dog Food: Why Sudden Food Changes Can Upset Your Dog's System

Transitioning dog food too quickly can upset digestion. Use a 7 to 10 day schedule, watch for trouble signs, and learn how to switch to fresh food safely.

Dr. Athena Gaffud

May 17, 2026

Adult dog sitting attentively in front of an empty bowl in a warm kitchen, illustrating a consistent dog feeding schedule

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Dog Feeding Schedule: Why Meal Timing and Consistency Matter for Canine Health

A consistent dog feeding schedule supports digestion, weight management, and behavior. See how often to feed by age, portion control basics, and routine tips.

Dr. Athena Gaffud

May 17, 2026