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My dog has a symptomItching, tummy, ears, skinI'm not sure what's wrongTake the 60-second checkHelp for my breedBreed-specific sensitivitiesCan my dog eat this?Instant food verdictsWhat should I feed?Compare feeding approachesJust having a lookThe big guides

not sure what's wrong?

Find out in 60 seconds.

Six questions about what you're seeing. You'll get an honest read on whether food is worth investigating, and a plan if it is. If you're not sure it's food at all, this is the place to start.

60-second check

Could it be a food allergy?

Six quick questions about what you're seeing. No right answers, just patterns.

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start with what you're seeing

What's going on with your dog?

Pick the thing that brought you here. Each path starts with the most likely explanations and works toward what to do about them. Not sure it's this? Every path has a 2-minute check.

Itching & scratching

Paws, ears, belly. Why it happens, and when food is the culprit.

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Tummy troubles

Sickness, loose stools and gurgly guts, decoded.

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Food allergies & intolerances

The difference between them, the signs, and what to do next.

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Choosing what to feed

Hypoallergenic, grain-free, novel protein: what the words mean.

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Anxiety & restlessness

Calming what can be calmed, and knowing what needs a vet.

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Ears, skin & coat

Recurring infections and dull coats, from the outside in.

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quick answers

Can my dog eat…?

Type a food, or browse. The dot is the short answer; the article is the honest one.

Fine for most dogs It depends Best avoided

GrapesChocolateOnionsGarlicAlmondsCheeseHamBreadHoneyTunaPopcornIce creamBroccoliEggsBananasApplesCarrotsWatermelonBlueberriesFishCucumbersKiwiRiceStrawberriesTomatoesGrains

Nothing matching that yet. New foods are added every month.

The full picture: safe and unsafe human foods for dogs.

what type of food suits your dog?

Ways to feed a sensitive dog

Raw, kibble, cold-pressed, wet, insect. The even-handed comparison, and a 2-minute matcher to find the approach that fits your dog.

Compare the approaches
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by breed

Find help for your breed

Some breeds are far more prone to skin, tummy and allergy trouble. Find yours for the sensitivities owners report most, and what tends to help.

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the long reads

The big guides

Everything else on this site builds on these. Start here for the full picture rather than a quick answer, or just have a browse.

The elimination diet, step by step

The elimination diet, step by step

The 8-to-12-week protocol that actually answers the allergy question.

Food allergies in dogs: the full picture

Food allergies in dogs: the full picture

Symptoms, diagnosis, common triggers, and what to feed instead.

How much protein does your dog need?

How much protein does your dog need?

A vet-backed breakdown of amounts, sources and quality.

Novel proteins: the real science

Novel proteins: the real science

What actually counts as novel, and which options hold up to scrutiny.

Food allergy or intolerance?

Food allergy or intolerance?

They look similar and get treated differently. How to tell them apart.

Supplements that actually work

Supplements that actually work

Omega-3, probiotics and the rest, ranked by evidence not hype.

the whole library

Every guide, in one place

Over a hundred evidence-checked articles. Browse by area, or search from the top of the page.

Allergies, itching & sensitivities

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Food allergies, the elimination diet, itchy skin and ears, and a guide to every common allergen.

8 Signs Your Dog Has a Food IntoleranceBeef Allergy in Dogs: How to Identify It and What to TryCan Dogs Be Allergic to Eggs? Signs and What to Feed InsteadCan Dogs Be Allergic to Fish? Symptoms, Causes and What to Feed InsteadCan Dogs Have Dairy? Lactose Intolerance, Allergies, and AlternativesCan Dogs Outgrow Food Allergies?Chicken Allergy in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, and What to Feed InsteadDog Food Allergies: The Complete GuideDog Food Allergies: When to See a VetElimination Diet for Dogs: The Complete Step-by-Step GuideGrain-free dog food: what the science actually says about heart diseaseHow to Tell If Your Dog Has a Food Allergy or IntoleranceHydrolyzed Protein Dog Food: Which Dogs Need It?Probiotics for Dogs with Food Sensitivities: Do They Help?Recurring Ear Infections in Dogs: Could Food Allergies Be the Cause?Should I Give My Dog Antihistamines?Soy Allergy in Dogs: Which Dogs Are Affected?What Is Cross-Contamination in Dog Food and Why Does It Matter?Wheat Allergy in Dogs: Facts vs FictionWhy Does My Dog Keep Licking Their Paws?Why Does My Dog Keep Scratching? Could Food Allergies Be the Cause?Why Is My Dog Being Sick or Having Diarrhoea — Could It Be Their Food?Why Is My Dog Being Sick? Food Allergies vs Other Causes

Food & nutrition

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What to feed, novel proteins, reading labels, the 8-week food-trial series and breed sensitivities.

Can Dogs Eat Almonds? Best Not, Even Though They're Not PoisonousCan Dogs Eat Anchovies? Yes, but the Cure and the Salt Decide ItCan Dogs Eat Apples? Yes. Just Core Them FirstCan Dogs Eat Asparagus? Yes, Cooked and Plain, in Small PiecesCan Dogs Eat Avocado? The Flesh Is Debated, the Stone Is NotCan Dogs Eat Bacon? A Scrap Won't Hurt Most, but It's a Poor HabitCan Dogs Eat Baked Beans? Best Not. It's the Sauce, Not the BeansCan Dogs Eat Bananas? Yes, as a Small Sweet TreatCan Dogs Eat Beef? Yes, Lean and Plain. Watch Fat and SeasoningCan Dogs Eat Beetroot? Plain and Cooked, Yes. Pickled, NoCan Dogs Eat Bell Peppers? Yes, Plain and DeseededCan Dogs Eat Biscuits? Human Ones, Best Not. Here's WhyCan Dogs Eat Blackberries? Yes, and Many Pick Their OwnCan Dogs Eat Blueberries? Yes, Perfect Training-Treat SizeCan Dogs Eat Bread? Plain Is Fine, Dough Is an EmergencyCan Dogs Eat Broccoli? Yes, in Sensible PortionsCan Dogs Eat Brussels Sprouts? Yes, but Brace for the WindCan Dogs Eat Butter? Best Not, It Is Pure Fat They Don't NeedCan Dogs Eat Cabbage? Yes, Though Their Bottom May DisagreeCan Dogs Eat Cake? No, and Some Cakes Are a Genuine EmergencyCan Dogs Eat Carrots? Yes, One of the Best Cheap Treats GoingCan Dogs Eat Cashews? A Few Plain Ones, OccasionallyCan Dogs Eat Cauliflower? Yes, Plain and in ModerationCan Dogs Eat Celery? Yes, Chopped Small. Mind the StringsCan Dogs Eat Cheese? Usually, in Small Amounts. Here's the CatchCan Dogs Eat Cherries? Best Not, the Stones Are the ProblemCan Dogs Eat Chicken? Yes, Plainly Cooked, With Two CaveatsCan Dogs Eat Chickpeas? Yes, Plain and Cooked. Hummus Doesn't CountCan Dogs Eat Chillies? No, Spice and Dogs Do Not MixCan Dogs Eat Chocolate? No. Here's What the Dose Really MeansCan Dogs Eat Coconut? Yes, in Small Amounts, Minus the ShellCan Dogs Eat Courgette? Yes, One of the Safest Veg to ShareCan Dogs Eat Cranberries? Yes, Plain Ones, and Watch the MixesCan Dogs Eat Crisps? No, and the Flavouring Is the Real ProblemCan Dogs Eat Cucumber? Yes, the Ultimate Diet TreatCan Dogs Eat Dates? A Small Piece Is Fine, but Sugar Adds Up FastCan Dogs Eat Eggs? Yes, Cooked Eggs Are an Excellent FoodCan Dogs Eat Figs? A Little Fresh Fig Is Fine for Most DogsCan Dogs Eat Fish? Yes, Cooked and Boned It's ExcellentCan Dogs Eat Garlic? No, and 'a Little Is Good for Them' Is a MythCan Dogs Eat Ginger? A Little Fresh Ginger Is Fine for Most DogsCan Dogs Eat Grains? Mostly Yes, and Grain-Free Isn't Automatically BetterCan Dogs Eat Gravy? Usually Not Ours, Because of Onion and SaltCan Dogs Eat Green Beans? Yes, One of the Best Veg Treats GoingCan Dogs Eat Ham? A Scrap Won't Hurt, But It's a Poor HabitCan Dogs Eat Honey? A Little Is Fine for Healthy Adult DogsCan Dogs Eat Hummus? No, Because of the GarlicCan Dogs Eat Ice Cream? Better Not, and Never Anything Sugar-FreeCan Dogs Eat Kale? A Little Is Fine, a Lot Is NotCan Dogs Eat Kiwi? Yes, a Little Peeled Kiwi Is FineCan Dogs Eat Lamb? Yes in Moderation, but It's a Fatty MeatCan Dogs Eat Lentils? Yes, Cooked and PlainCan Dogs Eat Lettuce? Yes, It's Safe, Just Not Very UsefulCan Dogs Eat Mackerel? Yes, and It's One of the Better Fish to ShareCan Dogs Eat Mango? Yes, Peeled and Without the StoneCan Dogs Eat Marshmallows? No, and Sugar-Free Ones Are an EmergencyCan Dogs Eat Melon? Yes, Minus the Skin and SeedsCan Dogs Eat Milk? Most Adult Dogs Struggle With LactoseCan Dogs Eat Mince? Yes, Plain and Cooked Is a Decent OptionCan Dogs Eat Onions? No, Cooked or RawCan Dogs Eat Oranges? Yes, the Flesh in Small AmountsCan Dogs Eat Parsnips? Yes, Just Not the Honey Roast OnesCan Dogs Eat Pasta? Plain Is Fine, the Sauce Usually Isn'tCan Dogs Eat Peaches? The Flesh Yes, the Stone Absolutely NotCan Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Yes, but Only if It's Xylitol FreeCan Dogs Eat Peanuts? Yes, Plain and Unsalted, in ModerationCan Dogs Eat Pears? Yes, Cored and Cut SmallCan Dogs Eat Peas? Yes, and Frozen Ones Make a Neat TreatCan Dogs Eat Pineapple? Yes, Fresh and in Small ChunksCan Dogs Eat Pistachios? Best Not, Mostly Because of the ShellsCan Dogs Eat Plums? The Flesh Is Fine, the Stone Is NotCan Dogs Eat Popcorn? Plain and Air-Popped, a Few Pieces Are FineCan Dogs Eat Pork? Plain and Cooked, Yes. Most Pork Isn't ThatCan Dogs Eat Porridge Oats? Yes, Plain and Cooked, in ModerationCan Dogs Eat Potatoes? Cooked and Plain, Yes. Raw or Green, NoCan Dogs Eat Prawns? Yes, if They're Cooked, Peeled and PlainCan Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Yes, Plain Cooked Pumpkin Is a Good OneCan Dogs Eat Quinoa? Yes, Cooked, Plain and in Modest AmountsCan Dogs Eat Raspberries? Yes, a Few at a Time Is FineCan Dogs Eat Rice? Yes, and Plain Rice Is the Classic Upset-Tummy FoodCan Dogs Eat Salmon? Yes, Cooked and Boneless Is Genuinely GoodCan Dogs Eat Sardines? Yes, One of the Best Fish You Can ShareCan Dogs Eat Sausage Rolls? A Stolen Bite Is Fine, a Habit Is NotCan Dogs Eat Sausages? The Odd Bite, but the Seasoning Is the CatchCan Dogs Eat Spinach? Small Amounts, but Not for Every DogCan Dogs Eat Strawberries? Yes, Hulled and in ModerationCan Dogs Eat Stuffing? No, Sage and Onion Is the ProblemCan Dogs Eat Sweet Potato? Yes, Cooked and Plain It's a Good OneCan Dogs Eat Sweetcorn? Yes, Off the Cob. The Cob Is the DangerCan Dogs Eat Tomatoes? Ripe Red Ones Yes, Green Parts NoCan Dogs Eat Tuna? Occasionally and in Small AmountsCan Dogs Eat Turkey? Yes, Plain Meat Only, Skip the TrimmingsCan Dogs Eat Walnuts? No, and Mouldy Ones Are an EmergencyCan Dogs Eat Watermelon? Yes. Deseed It and Lose the RindCan Dogs Eat White Fish? Yes, Cod and Haddock Are Great Cooked PlainCan Dogs Eat Yoghurt? Plain and Unsweetened, Yes for MostChicken: the most common protein, the most common triggerCockapoo Health: Sensitivities and What to FeedDuck Dog Food: A Good Novel Protein Choice?Film your dog like a pro (on your phone)French Bulldog Health: Sensitivities and What to FeedGetting the “after” shot rightHow Much Protein Does Your Dog Actually Need?How to Read a Dog Food LabelInsect Protein Dog Food: The Science of Black Soldier FlyKangaroo Dog Food: The Novel Protein GuideLabrador Retriever Health: Sensitivities and What to FeedNo change yet? What it meansNovel Protein Dog Food: The Real Science ExplainedOmega-3 for Dogs with Allergies: Does Fish Oil Help?Salmon Dog Food: An Allergy-Friendly Fish Protein GuideSoft poos after a food change: normal or not?Supplements for Dogs with Allergies: What Actually WorksThe 7-day switch, done rightThe prove-it test: re-challenging safelyThe sneaky seven: things that quietly break a food trialVenison Dog Food: A Complete Guide to This Novel ProteinWeek 3 and nothing's happened. Now what?West Highland White Terrier Health: Sensitivities and What to FeedWhat week 5 tells youWhy "limited ingredient diet" has become almost meaninglessWhy tummies improve before skin

Everyday dog health

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Gut health, coats and skin, teeth, seasonal care and the questions owners actually ask.

Can Dogs Be Vegans? An In-depth AnalysisCan Dogs Eat Grapes? No, and Even One Is Worth a Vet CallCan Dogs Eat Macadamia Nuts? No, These Are Genuinely ToxicCan Dogs Eat Mince Pies? No, the Dried Fruit Makes It a Vet CallCan Dogs Eat Mint? Fresh Leaves Yes, Mints and Sweets NoCan Dogs Eat Mushrooms? Shop-Bought Yes, Wild Ones NeverHow Often Should I Bathe My Dog?How to Identify Allergies in Dogs: A Comprehensive GuideHow to Improve Your Dog's Coat HealthHow to Introduce a New Dog to Your HomeHow to Keep Your Dog Cool in SummerHow to Keep Your Dog's Ears Clean and HealthyHow to Manage Arthritis in Older DogsHow to Manage Separation Anxiety in DogsHow to Travel Safely with Your DogIs a Special Diet Necessary for Hyperactive Dogs?Is it Safe to Give Human Foods to Dogs?Is Raw Food Diet Safe for Dogs?Should I Insure My Dog?Should I Vaccinate My Dog?The Honest Guide to Calming an Anxious DogThe Importance of Gut Health in DogsWhat are Common Myths About Dog Health? Dispelling Canine ConfusionsWhat Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?What is Canine Parvovirus and How to Prevent ItWhat Should I Feed My Diabetic Dog?What Should I Feed My Pregnant Dog?What to Do if Your Dog Has FleasWhat to Do When Your Dog is ConstipatedWhy Does My Dog Eat Grass?Why is Dental Care Important for Dogs?Why is My Dog Always Tired? Decoding Canine LethargyWhy is My Dog Shedding So Much?Your Dog's Poo Is Data: How to Read It

why this exists

Built by someone whose own gut broke first.

Some Grub started with Ben's years of unexplained gut trouble, and the slow discovery that most advice (human or dog) is either selling something or scaring you. This hub is the resource we wished existed: evidence first, products only where they genuinely fit.

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Everything here is for information, not diagnosis. If your dog is in pain, losing weight, or just obviously not themselves, ring your vet first.

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