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Dog Tips

What Your Dog's 'Guilty Look' Tells You — And What It Doesn't

'Dog shaming' has become all the rage. But it begs the question — Is your dog's guilty look really shame, or is it a ham job? Find out the surprising results of a study that set out to discover what was really behind 'the look.'

Food Facts

Tummy Trouble? Probiotics to the Rescue!

Your pet's gut health plays a crucial role in their biological functions and protection against diseases. Give them this key ingredient to keep their gut in check.

Special Species

Do You Make This Bee-Killing Mistake?

You may be accidentally sabotaging these little pollinators — even while trying to protect them. In Europe, it's less of an issue, but in the US, this single mistake could be doing more harm than good. Be careful, know what to choose, and what to avoid.

Dog Tips

Feeding Kibble? Do This Now to Protect Your Dog's Heart

Consumers are panicking. The processed pet food industry is shaking in its boots. Can kibble without grains really be harmful to dogs' hearts? Find out why this is such an alarming development for pet parents and what you can do now to help keep your dog safe.

Cat Tips

Serotonin Syndrome in Cats Can Be Fatal if Not Caught Immediately

Many people — including vets — don't take this fatal kitty condition seriously. And they treat it all wrong. Combining the standard medication with these foods or herbs can spell disaster, and you'll have a mere 30 minutes to take action. Here's a better way.

Food Facts

Chives: The Herb That Doesn't Belong in Your Pet's Bowl

While it may be a fixture in kitchens, this green veggie should not be in your pet's food bowl because it can harm their health. Learn the signs of its toxicity here.

Dog Tips

Estrogens Run Rampant in Dogs — Avoid These 20 Items Like the Plague

Estrogen-mimicking chemicals play a major role in mammary tumors, making them key to prevention. For both male and female dogs. Here are 9 simple ways to reduce your dog's exposure. Failure to do so could have you kicking yourself for years to come.

Dog Tips

Urgent Infection Alert for Pet Owners

Serious illness and even death can come on faster than you ever thought possible, from a source you may completely trust. Happens every day. Be sure to insist your vet to get these two mission-critical pieces of information before handing out any remedies.

Dog Tips

Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned — or at least restricted — for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

What Your Dog's 'Guilty Look' Tells You — And What It Doesn't

Tummy Trouble? Probiotics to the Rescue!

Do You Make This Bee-Killing Mistake?

Feeding Kibble? Do This Now to Protect Your Dog's Heart

Serotonin Syndrome in Cats Can Be Fatal if Not Caught Immediately

Chives: The Herb That Doesn't Belong in Your Pet's Bowl

Estrogens Run Rampant in Dogs — Avoid These 20 Items Like the Plague

Urgent Infection Alert for Pet Owners

Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

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