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Dog Tips

How Does Your Dog Think of Her Favorite Toys?

Do you ever wonder what goes on in your dog's mind when you ask her to fetch a certain toy? Is she connecting with its name or an image that's far more multisensory? While prior studies concluded that dogs typically rely on vision alone, this newer study suggests something much more complex.
— 4 min read
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Special Species

A Decade After the Largest Marine Oil Spill in History

This tragic disaster, which injured the entire ecosystem of the northern Gulf of Mexico, may have happened more than a decade ago - and by now, largely forgotten - but it continues to plague certain species. Find out what's happening 10 years after the Deepwater Horizon Rig explosion.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Reading Your Dog's Mood Through His Face

Did you know that if you look closely enough, you can get a pretty good idea of what your dog is thinking & how he is feeling? Strengthen your bond with your pup by spending some time looking at his eyes, ears and mouth to recognize the signs of fear, aggression, anxiety, playfulness or relaxation.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

What Happens When You Feed Your Cat Carbs

Big Pet Food would love nothing more than for you to feed your cat their ultraprocessed, carb-based foods. But is that in your pet's best interests? Can her body actually handle grains and starches? Find out what can happen when you follow their blind-sighted feeding recommendations.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Unique Nutritional Needs of Active, Athletic Dogs

If you have a herding and hunting dog, agility competitor, a search & rescue pup, or a military or police K9, you may be making a big mistake if you're feeding him regular high-performance food. An active dog produces large amounts of excess radicals during exercise, making these extra nutrients.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Help! My Pet Has Diarrhea

If you're owned by a cat or dog, it's not if, but when you will deal with a bout of diarrhea. What should you do, and when does it become too serious to deal with at home? Here's what I recommend feeding, along with a handful of useful supplements, and when to see your vet.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

Have a dog or cat who won't let you near her mouth, much less brush his pearly whites? Here I break the process down on video step-by-step so you'll have the confidence you need to get started, even with the most uncooperative subject, along with some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.
— 5 min read
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Special Species

The Wondrous Creature That Builds 6-Feet-Tall Nests

Wildlife biologist Mike Cove had his heart set on studying big cats in exotic locations, but instead, he and his team ended up championing a precious creature that engineers an entire ecosystem, complete with separate rooms. And not a day too soon, as these animals are rare and endangered.
— 6 min read
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