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Dog Tips

Foxtail Plants — Summer's Stealthy Danger to Dogs

Uncover the hidden threat of foxtail plants, summer's silent adversary targeting dogs with its sharp seeds. Unveil the strategies to identify, prevent, and tackle this botanical hazard, ensuring a safe season for your four-legged friends.

Dog Tips

If Your Dog Isn't One of These 12 Born-to-Run Breeds, Better Leave Him Home

Do you enjoy running with your dog? Make sure he or she is one of these 12 breeds that are considered natural runners or you may be asking for trouble. The three exceptions that should make you think twice before skipping out the door with your pup in tow.

Dog Tips

Grain-Free Soft Pet Treats for Dogs and Cats — Pork Pull Aparts

You'll need just three ingredients to create these grain-free pork pull aparts for your dog or cat. They're excellent if your pet is sensitive to protein sources like chicken or beef, and if your pet prefers soft treats, he'll love these moist chewy bites.

Food Facts

Coconut Oil: Could This Everyday Ingredient Be the Key to Your Pet's Well-Being?

A staple in cooking, this healthy oil is becoming more popular for pets thanks to its numerous applications as well. Learn how you can utilize it for your pet.

Dog Tips

Here's Where Your Vet Checks Your Pet for Signs of Disease

When your vet examines your pet, he or she is looking for clues in different body parts. If you've ever wondered what your vet is doing while poking and prodding, here's your A-to-Z cheat sheet of 10 body parts and the abnormal signs your vet is searching for.

Food Facts

Duck Meat: This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

While your dog or cat may enjoy chicken or beef regularly, it's good to introduce them to new flavors every once in a while. This alternative protein may be a healthy, enjoyable way to change things up.

Dog Tips

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Food makers tout these as beneficial for your pet's digestive tract, but that's true for only certain pets. Many others have GI conditions that make these a bad idea, as they can feed the pathogenic bacteria and push your pet's gut bacteria ratio out of balance even more.

Cat Tips

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

Retired veterinary nutritionist proved that even in animals with kidney failure, restricting this failed to improve health or longevity. In fact, the more it was restricted, the sicker these animals became. But here's the new caveat that keeps getting ignored.

Cat Tips

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

Is there any truth to the connection between coat colors and aggressiveness and bossiness in felines? This study of 1,274 cats reveals some interesting findings, including the colors associated with the most and least aggressive behaviors. Plus — how to live in harmony with a kitty control freak.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Foxtail Plants — Summer's Stealthy Danger to Dogs

If Your Dog Isn't One of These 12 Born-to-Run Breeds, Better Leave Him Home

Grain-Free Soft Pet Treats for Dogs and Cats — Pork Pull Aparts

Coconut Oil: Could This Everyday Ingredient Be the Key to Your Pet's Well-Being?

Here's Where Your Vet Checks Your Pet for Signs of Disease

Duck Meat: This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

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