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flea season
Dog Tips

Flea Season Is Around the Corner — What's Your Strategy?

It's never too early to start planning your defense strategy for the 2023 pest season. Know the foods to feed now to make your pet less inviting to pests later. And because what you find on your pet makes up only about 5% of the fleas in your living environment, stock up on these in advance.
7 min read
how to control bacteria in raw food naturally
Dog Tips

How to Control Bacteria in Raw Food Naturally

Many different methods are used to kill pathogens in raw pet food, but they can affect the color, taste, texture and odor of ingredients. Instead, some innovative raw pet food companies are using this effective, natural, nonchemical solution to make raw food harmless for the most vulnerable pets.
8 min read
fruits toxic to dogs
Dog Tips

4 Fruits Your Dog Should Never Eat

Many dogs love fresh fruit, just like us, and most fruits are canine-friendly and offer valuable nutrition for your pet. Just be sure to follow these two criteria and select foods only from this list of 17 nontoxic, approved fresh fruits.
6 min read
meal mix for dogs
Dog Tips

The Sure Way to Balance Your Dog's Homemade Food

To celebrate the launch of the new pet site, bark & whiskers, we're reintroducing one of my proudest accomplishments that takes the guess work out of creating healthy meals from scratch for your dog. As a special bonus, here are five new recipes to help you get started.
5 min read
overweight pet
Dog Tips

The No. 1 Health Threat — Is Your Pet Affected?

One in 2 pets are, but many owners don't realize their pet has the disease. And, surprisingly, sometimes veterinarians don't even mention it if they know it. But being the greatest health threat, it kills millions prematurely, creates immense pain and suffering, and costs owners money.
12 min read