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Gentle Dogs Seek Escape from Abuse and Captivity — Can You Help?

They've been trapped in abuse, forced to live in confinement, and subject to injuries. But laws are changing, and that means more than 400 of these gentle, affectionate, easygoing dogs will have a new opportunity for life with a loving family. Maybe yours?

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Dog Tips

Pet Food Company Finds Startling Findings — but What Did They Do with It?

They did a study to discover how the type of protein affected adult and senior dogs. And followed it with another study focused on declining body composition in senior dogs. What they found may surprise you. But what they did with that information is stunning indeed.

Food Facts

This 'Weird' Fridge Food Is Actually a Win for Your Pet

If your pet isn't lactose-intolerant, try smearing a small amount of this creamy food to their lick mat. You can also add it to their pet treat recipes — here are a couple of ideas to help you get started!

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.

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Dog Tips

Careful, This Mistake Could Make Your Dog Aggressive

Researchers have discovered what can make a dog turn aggressive and destroy the close bond you share. Based on responses from 1,500 dog owners, this is one thing you don't want to do.

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.

Special Species

How Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg — Even When They’re Sleeping?

Flamingos are often thought to stand on one leg for thermoregulation, or body heat control, but research shows it requires no muscular effort. Their unique anatomy lets them balance passively, making one-legged standing easier than standing on two legs.

Dog Tips

The New Generation of Pet Owners, How They're Strikingly Different

Surprisingly, the largest segment of pet parents has now changed hands, and the differences between the groups couldn't be more astounding. The five key ways these groups differ, and which pets are likely to get the best care.

Food Facts

Eggs: The Simple Food That May Support Your Pet's Brain as They Age

Called 'Mother Nature's original superfood,' this simple, easy-to-prepare, and inexpensive source of bioavailable nutrients is a staple food around the world, but did you know that it can be shared with pets as well?

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Gentle Dogs Seek Escape from Abuse and Captivity — Can You Help?

Pet Food Company Finds Startling Findings — but What Did They Do with It?

This 'Weird' Fridge Food Is Actually a Win for Your Pet

The No-Grain Ingredient Coming to Your Pet Food Aisle

Careful, This Mistake Could Make Your Dog Aggressive

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

How Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg — Even When They’re Sleeping?

The New Generation of Pet Owners, How They're Strikingly Different

Eggs: The Simple Food That May Support Your Pet's Brain as They Age

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