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inflammatory bowel disease pets
Dog Tips

When Your Best Friend's Belly Just Won't Behave

Recurring digestive issues in your pet may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn what may be fueling the inflammation, and which diet and lifestyle changes may help support better digestive health.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

Don't Expect Your Pet to Weather This Choice of Pet Food Well

They just dumped important scientific data to draw false conclusions. Like all the cherry picking before it, you can expect it to be bad news for your pet's health. And ultimately, for your wallet. There are four great reasons to avoid this like the plague, plus what to do instead.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Failing to Give Your Pet This Could Be a Choice You Regret

This is a vital step to take to avoid regrets. But one of today's most trendy methods carries risks most people don't know about — including sarcomas and fibrosarcomas. Meaning you might avoid short-term regret, but induce long-term regret. Know before you decide.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

When the Litter Box Suddenly Becomes a Busy Place

That extra time your cat is spending in the litter box may not be about the litter at all. Urinary trouble in felines can go from uncomfortable to life-threatening in a matter of hours, and early signs make all the difference.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

It's Like an Aging Pill for Your Pet, but Millions Overlook It

Attracts flab and disease but it's standard practice, so hardly anyone gives it a thought. If you skip it, your dog will be healthier, leaner, and fitter. Which can save you a wad of money. If it's too late to avoid the treatment, at least take these compensatory steps.
— 6 min read