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Pet Poison Prevention Advice from a Veterinary Toxicologist
Dr. John Tegzes, VMD, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology from Western University of Health Sciences, provides a quick overview of what can make your dog sick. Can Dogs Eat Leftovers? “Dogs sometimes have food seeking behaviors, they’ll get into the garbage and they’ll eat the scraps of food that we either throw away that…
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What Does Human Grade Mean for Pet Food?
Pet food marketing is right up with there with general “wellness” or “all natural.” It’s confusing. What do these terms mean? To answer these questions and more, let’s explore this corner of the wild and woolly world of pet food land. Let’s start with a distinction of human grade dog food vs. feed grade. What…
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Can Dogs Have Cranberries?
There’s no denying the pop of vibrant red cranberries adds festive cheer to the holiday dining table. Yet, they’re more than a seasonal side dish. This small fruit packs a punch on the health-o-meter no matter the season. Cranberries even hold a spot on the superfoods list, so you can feel good about snacking on…
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Dog Food for Pregnant Dogs
Proper dog nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for healthy parents and pups. The wellness of both mom and puppies rely heavily on diet and nutrition. As such, feeding pregnant dogs the right food is key. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right food for dogs who are pregnant and supporting healthy puppies…
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Grain Free Dog Food and Heart Disease
Dog parents may have noticed many canine diet trends have developed in the recent past. A dog’s diet is the most important element of his overall health care, and thus, it’s an important decision. As a result, many pet parents have become increasingly interested in grain-free diets and grain-free dog food. But, as a result…
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4 Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dog Inside & Outside
Keeping your dog healthy and active requires regular exercise and physical activity. Get the most out of playtime with your pup with fun and stimulating exercise routines that your doggy can do anywhere. How Much Exercise Does A Dog Need? Healthy dogs without physical or medical issues should get around 30 minutes of exercise per…
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Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
A balanced diet is crucial to your dog’s overall health and wellness, and adding foods with high nutritional value is a great way to make sure they’re getting what they need. Sweet potatoes are seriously tasty tubers that have great benefits for your dog! Are Sweet Potatoes Good For Dogs? While there are plenty of…
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Join the #JFFDJustWalks Challenge
Grab the leash and join the JustFoodForDogs JustWalks Challenge on Strava! Walking your dog can increase your cardiovascular fitness, lower your blood pressure, and reduce stress! Need more motivation to get on your feet? Read on. Join the JustFoodForDogs Strava Club and log just 15 walks with your dog between January 15-31 to unlock 20%…
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Healthy Meat for Dogs
While many people think of dogs as carnivores, the truth is that dogs, like humans, are omnivores. That means they eat a little bit of everything from vegetable matter to meat. Meat is definitely an important part of their diet, but many loving pet parents wonder what is the best meat for their furry friend.…
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Can Dogs Get the Flu?
For us humans in the United States, it’s cold and flu season, but what about your furry friends? Do pet owners have to worry about cases of dog flu? Yes, dogs can get the flu. As loving pet parents, animal health is an important topic for you. That’s why you should know about the symptoms…