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Dog Tips

This Is How Visionaries Cuddle Their Puppies When They're Very Young

A visionary sees the end from the beginning. You'll fit the definition of one if you do this when your pup is very young. It'll be like giving him his own private chill pill — comfort throughout his life even when he encounters various situations that often lead to tension and stress.

Food Facts

Venison: This Simple Protein Swap Could Calm Your Pet's Skin

Is your pet allergic to common protein sources? Try offering them this novel meat, which packs a diverse array of nutrients to reap the health benefits. Find out how to properly serve it here.

Special Species

The Eternal Creature That Ages in Reverse, yet Never Dies

These creatures never age and never die because of an ability to change one type of cell into another that allows them to grow younger until they start life all over again. You may live or visit a place where you see these creatures a lot, and I promise, you'll never view them the same way again.

Special Species

Why Do Sloths Live Life in Slow Motion?

Sloths are highly specialized animals designed for life in the tree-tops. Research revealed that this is a key reason why they, in turn, spend much of their life sleeping and otherwise moving at snails' speed.

Dog Tips

The No. 1 Mistake Pet Parents Make with Constant Licking

Does your pet keep licking a certain spot on his body? While you may be tempted to ignore it and hope it disappears on its own, that can be a risky approach. Chronic licking can inflame and thicken the skin and lead to more licking and even a secondary bacterial infection.

probiotic supplementation for dogs and cats

Dog Tips

Finally, Conventional Vets Agree These Are a Boon for Pets, Too

They may already be part of your daily routine, but haven't thought of giving them to your pet, too. Now even mainstream veterinarians are giving them the nod, even though holistic vets have been using them for decades. Try them to help keep your pet's digestive and immune system running smoothly.

Dog Tips

The Problem with Seizure Medications and an Alternative Therapy to Consider

Many cats and dogs with seizure disorders don't do well on traditional drugs for epilepsy, and virtually all of the drugs come with adverse side effects and long-term consequences. For this group of pets, these natural therapies may be enough to bring much needed relief.

why you shouldnt feed macadamia nuts to your pets

Food Facts

Macadamia Nuts: One Little Nut, One Big Problem for Pets

Poor muscle control, weakness, and vomiting are just some symptoms that could arise if your pet accidentally ingests this tree nut, so make sure to always keep it out of their reach. Fortunately, consuming it isn't fatal, but prevention is still better than cure.

Dog Tips

7 Reasons to Sleep with Your Dog Tonight

If your dog already shares your bed, it may not come as a surprise to learn that dogs can improve sleep quality and benefit health in many ways. But you may not expect the stunning results of a survey of 962 women who compared sleeping with a dog to sleeping with a human bed partner.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

This Is How Visionaries Cuddle Their Puppies When They're Very Young

Venison: This Simple Protein Swap Could Calm Your Pet's Skin

The Eternal Creature That Ages in Reverse, yet Never Dies

Why Do Sloths Live Life in Slow Motion?

The No. 1 Mistake Pet Parents Make with Constant Licking

Finally, Conventional Vets Agree These Are a Boon for Pets, Too

The Problem with Seizure Medications and an Alternative Therapy to Consider

Macadamia Nuts: One Little Nut, One Big Problem for Pets

7 Reasons to Sleep with Your Dog Tonight

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