Healthy Dog Blog

• How Scented Products Are Hurting Your Dog

  Most people treat home scent as harmless: a candle after work, a plug-in for “freshness,” a quick spray before guests arrive. But for dogs, these products can be a constant, invisible stressor—because what smells “nice” to humans often means airborne...

• Why Most Dog Leashes Aren’t Safe

  Most dog leashes are designed as accessories: flat webbing, mass-produced clips, and stitching that looks fine—until your dog hits the end of the leash with real force. FeralDogs leashes are built with a different standard: durability, control, and failure prevention....

• Why Most Candles Are Toxic for Dogs

  Most candles are built for one thing: strong scent. To get that “fills the whole house” effect at a low cost, brands rely on petroleum-based waxes, hidden fragrance blends, and wicks that produce soot. The result is a cocktail of...

• Why Sweet Potato Is Good for Dogs

  Sweet potato is one of the simplest “real food” ingredients that consistently earns its place in a dog’s diet. It’s easy to digest for many dogs, naturally rich in fiber, and packed with beneficial nutrients—without needing additives, flavors, or fillers....

• The Ultimate Guide to Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

  Pet owners everywhere are becoming more conscious about the food they give their dogs — and freeze-dried treats are quickly becoming the gold standard. Whether you’re trying to feed your dog cleaner ingredients, avoid fillers, or boost nutrition, freeze-dried options...

• How Processed Treats Affect Skin, Coat, and Digestion

  Most dog owners don’t connect their dog’s itching, dull coat, or inconsistent digestion to the treats they’re feeding. But the truth is simple:What you put into your dog’s body shows up on the outside — fast. Highly processed dog treats...

• Wild-Caught vs. Farm-Raised: Why Sourcing Matters

  When you care about what goes into your own body, you start to care about what goes into your dog’s.  The words “wild-caught” and “farm-raised” show up on more labels than ever — but few pet owners really understand what they...

• The Truth About "All Natural" Dog Treats

  Walk down any pet-store aisle and you’ll see the same word everywhere: “Natural.”It’s printed in bold fonts, stamped with leaves or barns, and often priced like it means something special.But here’s the truth — in the pet-treat world, “natural” doesn’t...

• Why Freeze-Drying Is Better Than Dehydrating

  Pet owners often ask, “What’s the difference between freeze-dried and dehydrated treats?”At first glance they seem similar — both remove moisture to make food shelf-stable.But when it comes to nutrition, taste, and quality, freeze-drying wins by a wide margin. 1....

• Blueberry & Sardine Probiotic Lick Mat Recipe

  At FeralDogs, we believe your dog’s diet should be built on real, whole foods — not mystery ingredients or fillers. One of our favorite ways to keep dogs mentally stimulated and nutritionally nourished is with a homemade lick mat —...

• Why Most Dog Treats Are Actually Harmful

  Walk down the pet aisle of any store and you’ll see hundreds of brightly colored bags promising “healthy,” “natural,” and “grain-free” dog treats.But here’s the truth: most commercial dog treats are anything but healthy. At FeralDogs, we make it our...

• What Is Freeze-Drying And How Does It Work?

  At FeralDogs, we’re passionate about crafting simple, clean, and nutrient-dense snacks for dogs — without shortcuts or preservatives. One of the questions we get asked most often is: “What exactly is freeze-drying, and why is it so much better than...