Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
soybean meal in pet food
Dog Tips

Causes Seizures, Bloat and More — Don't Feed It to Your Pet

Although its use in pet food is declining, an alarming 20% of cat foods and 13% of dog foods still contain this cheap ingredient that food manufacturers just love to use. Check your labels now. Be forewarned, when fed to cheetahs, they suffered fatal liver disease.
6 min read
is it healthy for dogs to be skinny
Dog Tips

Groundbreaking Study: How to Add Years to Your Dog's Life

The 24 Labs in this study lived an average of two years longer than the control group of dogs when their owners followed this straightforward protocol. Try it with your canine to give him his best chance of living a long, healthy life. If your dog needs to slim down, this is the strategy for you.
8 min read
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Dog Tips

Detoxification: Does Your Pet Need It?

How can you tell if your pet would benefit from a detoxification protocol? Know the signs that suggest his toxin load is at the breaking point, and the 18 sources of toxins that may be overwhelming his body. Plus, 10 ways to support healthy detox and many natural options that can help.
9 min read
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Dog Tips

Detects Liver Disease in Humans, Coming Soon for Pets

Your pet's liver is a hardworking machine, and if it isn't functioning properly, it can seriously affect your dog's health, longevity and quality of life. To assess your dog's liver health now, they must go through an invasive and costly biopsy procedure. That's about to change soon.
5 min read
probiotics are great for pets
Dog Tips

10 Gut-Wreckers That Can Make Your Pet Feel Miserable

These everyday factors are sometimes unavoidable, but there's a solution that can help straighten things out and prevent more serious issues like obesity, diabetes and liver disease from developing. But there's one caveat. The human version of this doesn't work for pets.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Worst Mistakes You Can Make Regarding Heartworm

I simply don't agree with some of the recommendations out there regarding heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. If you follow the advice from heartworm medication manufacturers - and some vets - you risk poisoning your pet with health-harming chemicals that don't actually prevent anything.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

How the 'New Normal' Could Affect Your Pet's Longevity

The pandemic hasn't been kind to many peoples' midsections, and our pets, unfortunately, are no exception. Excess pounds can mean a shorter, decreased quality of life. Understand how obesity negatively affects dogs' and cats' lives, and how to help your pet achieve and maintain her ideal range.
10 min read
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Special Species

This Pain Relief Protocol for Humans Also Works on Pets

You've probably gained from these protocols yourself. And if our precious animals could talk, they'd ask us to claim the same benefits for them. Especially in these special needs situations and circumstances. Fortunately, it's becoming more widely accepted and available.
5 min read
why does my dog eat grass
Dog Tips

Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?

Should you be concerned if your dog occasionally eats grass? What is he trying to tell you when he does it? Know the two most common reasons for this curious canine behavior and when it crosses the line from being a normal behavior to one that requires the attention of your veterinarian.
4 min read