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Is Squash Good for Dogs?
Squash is a popular vegetable for many people and on many special occasions. As you’re carving that pumpkin for Halloween or preparing it for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, for example, you might be wondering if it’s okay to give your best buddy a little nibble. Is squash good for dogs? Since many loving pet parents…
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How Long Does It Take for a Dog to Digest Food?
As it is with humans, your dog’s digestive system is an important part of their overall health. As the National Institute of Health puts it, the digestive process is vital because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy — the same applies to your pup! Understanding how your…
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JustFoodForDogs In-Store Kitchen Open at Petco North Austin
JustFoodForDogs, the #1 vet-recommended fresh dog food brand, has a brand new in-store kitchen at 9828 Great Hills Trail in North Austin’s Arboretum shopping center. The location will host a grand opening September 9. “We are excited for the opportunity to make fresh dog food even more accessible to pet parents in Austin,” said JustFoodForDogs…
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Pica In Cats: Everything You Need To Know
You don’t need to be a doctor of veterinary medicine to recognize strange behavior in your cat, and obsessive chewing definitely qualifies as unusual. Here’s what you need to know about pica in cats and our best recommendations to prevent and treat it. What Is Pica? Pica in cats is a compulsive disorder where cats…
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Identifying Dog Dermatology Issues
Dog dermatology is a broad term that encompasses all skin conditions that affect dogs. These conditions can range from mild and easily treatable to severe and life-threatening. Some of the most common dog dermatology issues include: Below we go into further detail about some of the most common dermatological issues and skin disorders in dogs.…
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Ingredient Breakdown: What Is Chicken Meal?
There are a LOT of pet food choices out there. I mean, your local pet food emporium probably has upwards of 100 different brands. From kibble to fresh, you might find yourself wading through dozens of pet food labels trying to ferret out the best choice for your pup. Of course, you want high-quality nutrition…
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Potent Preservatives: Ethoxyquin in Dog Food
What is ethoxyquin? Ethoxyquin is an artificial preservative found in most manufactured American commercial dog food. While Australia and Europe do not allow ethoxyquin in dog food, it is an approved additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in animal feed. The use of ethoxyquin in dog and cat food by…
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Is Pork OK for Dogs?
It’s not uncommon for loving pet parents to want to share human foods with their best friend. If that’s something you like to do, you might find yourself wondering if your dog can eat pork products. You might ask yourself, is pork ok for dogs? After all, it is the other white meat and supposedly…
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How To Teach A Dog Recall
Having a reliable recall command for your dog is important for both safety and the convenience of being able to let your dog off-leash. How to teach a dog recall? There are a number of training methods out there, but no matter which step-by-step process you choose, training a dog of any age to learn…
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Pup: Probiotics for Dogs
In humans, the gut is often referred to as the second brain. Medical experts are finding out more and more just how important the gut is for a person’s overall health. Is the same thing true for your best friend? In fact, research into the canine microbiome has shown that it’s vital for metabolism, a…