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Dog Tips

What Do Dogs Eat When Given a Menu?

They let 15 dogs self-select their food from a menu of three options — also checked whether their choices changed over a 10-day period. And here's what they found. It has poignant implications for what you feed your pet, whether it's a dog or cat.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

Bred for Their Deformity, These Poor Creatures Can't Even Jump

Not much different from the current crisis with brachycephalic breeds, these pitiful animals are selectively bred for a genetic disorder that leaves them with inappropriate bone formation. Sadly, they're known not to jump like other normal, healthy breeds, possibly because it's too painful.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Mixing Canned Food with Kibble? Here's Why It's Not Ideal

Combination feeding and adding fresh human foods to pet food are two popular trends, but is it the best thing for your dog or cat? While adding canned food to kibble or adding in some common human foods to your pet's food may seem like a good idea, it may not be what's best for your pet.
7 min read