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Beef Liver for Dogs
You often hear about how good beef liver is as a protein source for humans, but what about your best friend? Does beef liver for dogs make a good pet food? After all, it is an organ meat, and you might naturally wonder if it’s okay for your dog to eat it. As it turns…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: Muttville
By Natalie Lykins The big, yellow “Muttville” sign is a beacon of joy on an otherwise drab street in the heart of San Francisco. The metal gate is adorned with flowers, clouds and a dog basking in the sun. It is evident from the exterior that happiness and hope await you inside. Sherri Franklin has…
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Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? They Can With This Dog Treat Recipe!
Ever wonder whether or not dogs can eat chickpeas? There are a lot of human foods that are perfectly safe to share with dogs, but understanding their ingredients is important to do so safely. We’ve rounded up the inside info on sharing Can Dogs Eat Chickpeas? The short answer is yes — dogs can eat…
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Human Medications That Are Toxic To Dogs
You can share plenty of things with your dog, like certain human foods or favorite blankets. High on the list of things pet owners shouldn’t share with dogs are several human medications. Why are human medications toxic to dogs? The short answer is that dogs metabolize medications differently than humans. Their bodies aren’t able to…
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AP Success Stories: Chance
In February of 2022, a gentleman named Richard sent an email to JustFoodForDogs about a very malnourished dog he had just started fostering for the I Stand With My Pack Foundation in Los Angeles. Richard was familiar with JustFoodForDogs and knew that whole food nutrition would be the best option for this poor pup’s future. After seeing the…
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AP Rescue Partner Spotlight: Korean K9
By Natalie Lykins If you have ever wanted to meet real-life superheroes, all you have to do is visit a little neighborhood in Queens, New York. There you will find the team from Korean K9 Rescue, led by Gina Boehler. Every day, they work tirelessly to rescue dogs from the abhorrent dog meat trade and…
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What Is Black Dog Syndrome?
You might have heard about certain coat color associations with health problems. For example, there’s the contention that all white dogs are deaf or blind. Although it’s not as straightforward as simply the color of a dog’s coat, there can be genetic associations between coat color and certain problems like congenital deafness. But what is…
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Raw Dog Food Is a Public Health Issue
Raw dog food has become an increasingly popular diet in recent years. However, many dog owners ignore veterinarians, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) warnings about the risks to their pet’s health — and theirs. Unfortunately, some pet owners catch on to this trend from social media before…
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Can Dogs Eat Tofu?
By Jen Phillips April Does your dog stare lovingly at you while you’re eating? I don’t know about you, but I never had a chance at winning a staring contest with my Eskie. That dog would stare at my plate and at me and back to the plate while his tail picked up steam and…
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Let’s Talk About Veterinary Mental Health
Editor’s note: This blog post contains mentions of suicide which may be triggering for some individuals. This Mental Health Awareness Month we wanted to acknowledge the hardworking veterinary community. Many are not aware that there is a very real mental health crisis in the veterinary profession. In fact, 1 in 6 veterinarians consider suicide at…