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Dog Tips

The Rule for Service Dogs: Don’t Touch or Distract Them

You might want to go gaga over them, but you shouldn't. It could put someone in harm's way and interfere with the dog's focus on his or her most important task. If you can't help yourself (and many of us can't), please at least follow these 8 important dos and don'ts.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Add These Healthy Foods to Your Pet’s Bowl

Uncover the remarkable power of these foods in battling common pet ailments and enhancing overall well-being. From powerful antioxidants to heart health heroes, find out which foods offer a protective shield for your beloved pets and how to safely introduce them into their diet.
7 min read
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Dog Tips

Forget Harsh Chemicals — These Oils Deter Pests Like Armor

With tick-borne diseases set to soar this year, you must be on the alert, especially over the summer months. Forget DEET though. It's toxic and often ineffective. Instead, mix this up. Your pet will love you for it, and you'll enjoy the delightful scent too.
14 min read
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Dog Tips

Should You Say 'No' to Standard Heartworm Protocol?

If you have a dog and a traditional vet, likely you've been told your pet needs this preventive every month of the year, year in and year out. But has your vet told you about its side effects that can damage your pet's health and its growing resistance?
6 min read