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Cat Tips

Decoding Your Cat’s Favorite Sleeping Positions

Cats have more than 20 different ways they can sleep, and some of these positions can be downright perplexing to their owners. What's your feline thinking when she curls up on your head or chest at night, and which sleeping position may be a red flag that something is wrong?
5 min read
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Dog Tips

How Much Food Does Your Dog Really Need?

More than half of dogs in the US are overfed and overweight, but only 39% of pet parents realize it. My easy-to-follow formula takes the guesswork out of feeding your dog, so whether your pup is where he should be - or needs to slim down - you'll know exactly what to do for the best results.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

5 Do-It-Yourself Tips to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

While there are things only your veterinarian can do for your dog or cat, there are tasks you can do at home to help keep a lid on costly vet bills. Included are my top five, with step-by-step instructions, as well as my homemade formulas and agents to help prevent serious health issues later.
6 min read
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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
cats and carbs
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
nutrition for canine athletes
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