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Dog Tips

When Your 4-Legged Friend Gets the Shakes

Trembling legs. Glazed eyes. That moment when your dog freezes mid-step and something clearly isn't right. Knowing the signs and what to reach for first is one small piece of pet parent knowledge that may quietly save your pet's life.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

What You Need to Know if Your Dog Starts Choking

Most dogs will either swallow or try to swallow something they shouldn't at least once in their lives. Will you know how to handle the situation when it occurs? You may only have moments to react, so make sure you know the right moves to avoid a tragic outcome.
— 5 min read
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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