Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
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Dog Tips

Not a Pet Toxin, but Just as Deadly

Most pet parents are wholly blind to this threat, and may be deluding themselves about their pet's health. Forces aging on an accelerated schedule, making this almost instantly debilitating. These two visual cues offer instant proof of your pet's health status. Is she at risk?
— 5 min read
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It's Halloween and Your Little Monster Has Plans!

Between the constant doorbells, the parade of costumed strangers, and one candy bowl full of 'goodies' that could send your pet to the emergency vet, Halloween packs more four-legged hazards into a single evening than any other night on the calendar. Here is how to keep your furry friends safe.
— 7 min read
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Does Your Pet Display Any of These Odd Sleep Behaviors?

Just as for you, sleep is very important to your dog's health and quality of life. It supports brain development, learning capacity, memory, and immune system. And while it may come as a total surprise to you, some pets actually suffer from human-like sleep disorders and unusual issues.
— 5 min read
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The Ingredient You Won't Find on the Label

Your dog's food bowl may be delivering a daily dose of an industrial chemical that scientists tie to hormone disruption, thyroid trouble, and gut imbalance — and it never had to pass an ingredient panel to get there.
— 8 min read
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The Pet Longevity Marker Almost Everyone Ignores

If you want your beloved pet to share life with you for a good long time, please don't ignore their need for this. Studies link it to leaner body mass, less disease, better quality of life, and a significantly longer lifespan. And one category of pets has enhanced demands for it.
— 6 min read
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When Your Best Friend's Belly Just Won't Behave

Recurring digestive issues in your pet may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn what may be fueling the inflammation, and which diet and lifestyle changes may help support better digestive health.
— 8 min read
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Don't Expect Your Pet to Weather This Choice of Pet Food Well

They just dumped important scientific data to draw false conclusions. Like all the cherry picking before it, you can expect it to be bad news for your pet's health. And ultimately, for your wallet. There are four great reasons to avoid this like the plague, plus what to do instead.
— 7 min read
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Failing to Give Your Pet This Could Be a Choice You Regret

This is a vital step to take to avoid regrets. But one of today's most trendy methods carries risks most people don't know about — including sarcomas and fibrosarcomas. Meaning you might avoid short-term regret, but induce long-term regret. Know before you decide.
— 5 min read