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Dog Tips

That 'Sweet Treat' Might Not Be So Sweet After All

Excessive amounts of sugar is not healthy for people — but what about dogs? Before letting your dog indulge in a sweet treat, learn how it affects their health and why paying attention to sugar content really matters.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

The No-Grain Ingredient Coming to Your Pet Food Aisle

Pet food companies have a new favorite ingredient that is biologically inappropriate, yet plentiful, inexpensive, and works beautifully in their extrusion equipment for commercial pet food. And they want you to believe it's a healthy addition. Here's why it doesn't belong in your pet's bowl.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Your Pet Actually Safe in Group Settings?

Outdoor time is a wonderful way for your dog to interact with the world, and you can make it even better by letting them play with other canine friends. But before you do this, there are some important reminders to protect their well-being.
— 6 min read
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Special Species

This Might Be the Closest Thing to 'Immortal' Nature Gets

These creatures never seem to age and may avoid natural death due to an ability to change one type of cell into another, allowing them to grow younger until they begin life all over again. You may live or visit a place where they are common, and this ability may change how you see them.
— 4 min read