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Dog Tips

What Else Are You Serving at Dinnertime?

Independent testing of 79 top-selling dog foods just handed pet parents a set of numbers that is hard to unsee - and pointed the finger squarely at one product category most dogs have been eating every day for years.
— 8 min read
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Special Species

Banned in 1975, yet These Pets Still Sicken People

Even though you can't legally buy one of these pets, they still sickened 473 people between 2011 and 2013. Tiny and cute, people are drawn to them like flies, so their presence in homes is making a comeback. Please resist the temptation to bring one home.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Your Dog's Bowl a Disease Trap?

Food has the power to harm or heal. By choosing the right ones and focusing on these five superfoods, you can add in nutritious, disease-fighting foods. By avoiding these others, you can help reduce the risk of malignancy for your pet.
— 11 min read
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Special Species

The Subtle Ways Horses Ask Humans for Help

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers revealed that horses will ask humans for help when faced with a difficult problem. Though obvious in the study, the signals are subtle. Would you recognize the signs if a horse was asking you for help?
— 5 min read