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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Why You Can't Trust 'Natural' Pet Foods

Many pet parents choose pet food labeled 'natural' because they believe it is healthier. This major pet food company has been caught taking advantage of owners' blind perceptions and now finds itself embroiled in a lawsuit for its misleading practices and two harmful ingredients in its food.
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Is This Hidden Infection Behind Your Dog's Gut Issues?

Many cases of leaky gut, or dysbiosis, and inflammatory bowel disease in dogs can be traced to an undiagnosed intestinal infection that many veterinarians don't routinely check for. If your dog is eating but getting thinner, or has a history of GI issues, request this special test right away.
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What You Need to Know if Your Dog Stays Home Alone

Many dogs spend most of their waking hours home alone while their humans work, but is it okay? Can too much time alone lead to isolation distress and anxiety? What's the longest a dog should go without a potty break? Here are seven options to consider if your dog spends time at home alone.
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Big Pet Food's Newest By-Product Whitewashing Scam

It's a fact: The ultraprocessed pet food industry uses human food waste, aka by-products, in pet food, including ingredients that failed inspection and others that aren't fit for consumption by humans or animals. Here's how industry is working to reshape your perception of these 'leftovers.'
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Celebrating Our Furry, Finned and Winged Best Friends

Today we're honoring the animal companions that fill our lives with unconditional love, friendship and connection. On this National Pet Day, we recognize pets everywhere - whether they are already part of your household or waiting in a shelter or rescue for you to bring them home.
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Save Money and Time With This At-Home Canine Checkup

Want to save money and avoid veterinary visits for ailments and injuries you can treat and prevent right at home? By doing these regular checkups, you'll also quickly spot abnormal situations needing attention. Follow this guide for a do-it-yourself doggy checkup in seven simple steps.
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7 Easter Hazards All Pet Parents Need to Know About

The perils of chocolate Easter bunnies may not come as a surprise to most dog owners, but there are a half dozen other potential threats you need to know about if you share your home with a cat or dog. One little-known, highly toxic hazard has only become a serious problem in recent years.
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