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Dogs cannot taste ___ food.

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Ever wonder why your dog loves the food they do? What dogs eat today is shaped by thousands of years of living alongside us. From ancient leftovers to region-specific meals, their tastes evolved right alongside ours.

Early dogs were scavengers, eating whatever humans tossed aside, from bones to cooked grains. And as humans transitioned from hunting to farming, dogs adapted too, shifting toward a more omnivorous diet.

Over time, food habits began to vary by region. In North America, many dogs are treated like family, and their meals often reflect that mindset. In parts of Europe, dietary choices sometimes mirror their owners’ lifestyles, including plant-based trends.

Elsewhere, tradition and affordability play a larger role. In parts of Asia, dogs are still commonly fed home-prepared meals or scraps.

From culture to economy, every factor has shaped what goes into a dog’s bowl, and it’s why no two dogs eat quite the same way!

We all want more years with our dogs. More walks, more wags, more time chasing squirrels. Turns out, what’s in their bowl can make a real difference. Studies show that maintaining a healthy weight can add up to 2.5 extra years to your dog’s life.

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Since joining the family 16 months ago, Bowie has become a full-on snuggle pro, toy enthusiast, and social butterfly at the dog park. He’s never met a stranger—just friends he hasn’t played with yet. And he brings joy to everyone he meets, including his loving sister.

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Dogs don’t forget a good snack, and Max is proof. This 4-year-old Great Pyrenees from South Dakota walked five miles in the dark to revisit the convenience store where he once got a breakfast burrito.

His family hadn’t noticed he slipped out when the garage opened late that night. But by morning, GPS alerts showed Max had taken a two-hour shortcut across fields into town. He waited outside the store for five hours.

When that didn’t work, he sniffed out the next best thing: his owner's daughter’s boyfriend’s house. He’d never been there before.

To avoid future food-driven journeys, the family now hilariously makes Max his own burritos at home!

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🤔 Did You Know: Dogs cannot taste spicy food. This is because they have far fewer taste buds for spice and sweet, though they do react to strong sensations like chili oil.

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