5 VOHC-Accepted Dental Chews for Dogs: Claims, Safety & Tradeoffs

Dog happily chewing on a dental chew treat, close-up view

We found five consumer dental-chew lines that were listed on the accessible VOHC dog-products list when this guide was updated and that also had a readable official product page. This is a decision guide, not a claim that one chew is universally “best.” Choose by the exact VOHC claim, your dog’s correct weight band, ingredients, … Read more

Grain-Free vs. Grain-Inclusive Dog Food: What the Evidence Says

Dog eating from a food bowl in a bright kitchen

The debate is often reduced to two claims: “grain-free causes heart disease” or “the FDA scare was debunked.” Neither accurately describes the evidence. Reports, clinical studies and feeding trials point in different directions, partly because grain-free is a broad label covering many formulations—not one standardized diet. The useful question is not whether every food in … Read more

6 Low-Calorie Dog Training Treats With Label-Verified Calories

Dog sitting attentively during a training session as owner holds a small treat

For reward-heavy training, the useful number is not a vague “healthy” claim. It is the current calories per piece—plus a realistic plan for counting every treat, chew, topper, and table scrap. The labels state 1.5, 2, or 3 Calories (kcal) per treat, with one product listed as under 2 kcal and another as an average … Read more