The four nutrition decisions that matter most
How to read a label and which foods can kill your Frenchie.
Information from public internet sources. Always consult your veterinarian. Never medicate your dog without veterinary approval.
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Pick the right food. Avoid the ones that can kill him. Get the portion right. Then change it when he does.
How to Pick the Right Kibble
No brand recommendations — only criteria.
Read the label like a hawk: named protein first, AAFCO feeding tests (AAFCO is the U.S. body that sets pet food standards), watch for peas/lentils, find a real nutritionist. The right bag will be obvious.
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Foods That Can Kill Your Frenchie
The 13 things never to feed your dog.
Grapes (any amount), chocolate, xylitol, onion, macadamia, cooked bones. Know who to call before it happens.
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How Much to Feed
The bag is an average. Your dog is not.
Charts are indexed to his current weight, so a heavy dog stays heavy. Get the number from a vet, ask for grams, weigh it, and never leave the bowl full.
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Feeding by Life Stage
Puppy, adult, senior — three different dogs.
When to move him off puppy food, why a healthy older dog needs food that is different rather than less, and why nothing extra goes in the bowl on your own.
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