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canine transmissible venereal tumor
Dog Tips

How Tumor Cells Can Spread Between Dogs

Male dogs are at greater risk for this infectious malignancy, in which living tumor cells can physically transplant themselves from one dog to another through the nose, mouth, skin and genitals. While rare in most countries, here's how it is diagnosed and treated.
— 7 min read
feline chronic kidney disease
Cat Tips

2 Ways to Beat the Odds Against Feline Kidney Disease

More than half of cats 10 years and older have chronic kidney disease, and there are two potential triggers that you can control. If your kitty has already developed kidney disease, know one of the biggest mistakes you can make, even though it's recommended by many veterinarians.
— 7 min read
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
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