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What Does ‘Complete and Balanced’ Mean for Your Dog’s Diet?
Proper nutrition is vital for your pup’s health. As a devoted pet parent, you want to provide the best possible balanced diet for your canine friend. With so many dog food options on the market, choosing the best one can be overwhelming. “Complete and balanced diet” is a phrase that is often seen on dog…
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America’s Newest Sweetheart: The French Bulldog
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), French bulldogs are America’s favorite dogs. Since 2022, Frenchies have beaten Labrador retrievers with the most AKC registrations. The breed’s goofy yet charming personality, wrinkled yet flat face, and small but sturdy body is easy to fall for. But like any breed, French bulldogs have their fair share…
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Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs
The truth is out about the dangers of rawhide chews, and the search is on for the safest, healthiest, and best rawhide alternatives for dogs. But with so many dog chews at pet stores and online retailers, it’s difficult to know if rawhide alternatives are any safer—or merely pose the same risks in a new…
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Veterinarian Explains How to Do CPR on a Dog
Your dog is part of the family; you naturally want to protect them from harm. That includes preparing for a medical emergency requiring quick and appropriate action. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a good pet first aid skill every pup parent should know—it could literally save your dog’s life. While we hope you never need to…
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Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? Training The Senior Dog
If you think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, we’ve got a lesson for you! You can train an old dog just as well as a young one. Senior dogs aren’t merely capable of learning; they thrive on it. Training can improve your older dog’s behavior, boost their health and happiness, and help…
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Portion Perfect: How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
How do you measure your dog’s food? Are you a stickler for detail, and use a perfectly calibrated kitchen scale to determine the amount of food your four-legged friend needs daily? Or, do you keep your dog’s bowl filled and let them decide how much they eat? Most pet owners fall somewhere in between these…
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My Dog Has Fleas and Hot Spots. What Do I Do?
In order to treat hot spots effectively, pet parents must first determine the underlying cause.
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A Veterinarian’s Take on Grain Free Dog Food
Dr. Laura Wilson, DVM, DACVD, Board Certified in Small Animal Dermatology comments on one of the latest trends in dog food, “Grain Free” diets for dogs.
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The Humanization of Pets Argument
There is no ‘humanization of pets’. Rather, we are finally catching up to our own animal instinct for cross-species compassion.
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What Nutrients Do Dogs Need?
These are the 6 essential nutrients that make a balanced diet for dogs.