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Food Facts

This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

While your dog or cat may enjoy chicken or beef regularly, it's good to introduce them to new flavors every once in a while. This alternative protein may be a healthy, enjoyable way to change things up.

Dog Tips

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Food makers tout these as beneficial for your pet's digestive tract, but that's true for only certain pets. Many others have GI conditions that make these a bad idea, as they can feed the pathogenic bacteria and push your pet's gut bacteria ratio out of balance even more.

Cat Tips

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

Retired veterinary nutritionist proved that even in animals with kidney failure, restricting this failed to improve health or longevity. In fact, the more it was restricted, the sicker these animals became. But here's the new caveat that keeps getting ignored.

Cat Tips

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

Is there any truth to the connection between coat colors and aggressiveness and bossiness in felines? This study of 1,274 cats reveals some interesting findings, including the colors associated with the most and least aggressive behaviors. Plus — how to live in harmony with a kitty control freak.

Food Facts

This Hydrating Treat Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Pet

Despite being a summertime favorite, this round-shaped fruit can be enjoyed any time of the year. Here's a tip — Slice it into small pieces and try giving it as a training treat for your pet!

Dog Tips

Why It's a Mistake to Try to Stop Growling

When your dog growls, your first reaction may be to tell him to stop. But most owners don't realize that can lead to bigger problems down the road. Next time your dog growls, for any reason, try this approach instead.

Dog Tips

The Real Reason Your Dog Is a Sloppy Drinker

Even wonder why a dog makes a big mess when he drinks, while a cat barely spills a drop? This team of researchers from MIT took on the challenge to find out. You'll have a whole new appreciation as you wipe up around your pet's water bowl — again.

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet's Water Safe?

Exposing the truth about tap water toxicity and its impact on our furry friends. Learn what contaminants are often found in household water and how they affect your pet's health.

Dog Tips

Want To Be the Talk of the Dog Park? Choose This Striking Breed

You'll attract attention no matter where you go when you own one of these show-stopping breeds. Acting dignified and aloof one minute and endearingly goofy the next, this peaceful and calm pet will fit perfectly into the right household. Here are five things to know about them.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

This Hydrating Treat Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Pet

Why It's a Mistake to Try to Stop Growling

The Real Reason Your Dog Is a Sloppy Drinker

Is Your Pet's Water Safe?

Want To Be the Talk of the Dog Park? Choose This Striking Breed

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