The American Paws Journal

Thoughtful tips for happier, healthier dogs.

Expert guides, ingredient insights, and care tips from our team — for dogs and the people who love them.

Can Dogs Eat Beef Liver? Safety, Raw vs Cooked, and How Much

A practical safety guide to beef liver for dogs: raw vs cooked vs freeze-dried, vitamin A moderation, serving amounts, and who should go easy.

Learn how to choose puppy training treats, how small to cut them, when to start, how many to use, and which treats to avoid.

Chicken paws and chicken feet are the same natural chew. Learn the benefits, safety differences, serving tips, and how to choos...

Beef liver is nutrient-dense and high value for training, but moderation matters. Learn the benefits, serving guidance, and saf...

Learn what high protein means on a dog treat label, why moisture matters, and how to choose a simple whole-meat treat.

cat treats

Yes, cats can be trained. Learn how to use a clicker, choose tiny real-meat rewards, and avoid overfeeding during cat training.

chicken

A trainer-minded guide to choosing dog training treats: value, size, texture, reward timing, puppies, and simple American Paws ...

dog treats

A practical buyer guide to choosing safe dog treats: simple labels, named proteins, USA sourcing, red flags, sizing, and FAQs.

chicken jerky

Chicken jerky can be safe for dogs when it is made with simple ingredients, transparent sourcing, and careful serving habits. H...

Dogs can eat raw chicken feet, but raw handling matters. Learn the risks, serving tips, and why dehydrated chicken feet are eas...

Dogs can eat chicken feet when they are served the right way. Learn the benefits, safety rules, and why cooked chicken feet sho...

Cooked chicken bones can splinter and put dogs at risk. Learn what to do if your dog eats one and how to choose safer chicken c...

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