Are you looking for some healthy snacks to feed your favorite pooch as a daily treat? Certainly, dogs cannot eat every type of fruit and vegetable that humans can. However, dogs are omnivorous which means they will eat both plant-based foods along with meat and fish. But what about apples? …
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If you have recently adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue group, you should check to see if he has been microchipped. Next, you will want to make sure that you get the contact information for your dog changed to your own. This is really important in the event …
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Some people buy only one dog bed for sleeping purposes and assume the rest of the day a bed is not needed. Dogs will often curl up on a rug on the floor, on a soft pillow, or on the sofa if allowed. So maybe one bed is enough. Yet, …
You may be thinking about a raw food diet for your dog as this is currently a very popular trend. Proponents maintain that raw food is what your dog’s ancestors ate in the wild thousands of years ago. Additionally, it is thought that raw food is higher in protein and …
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Many dog owners have strong opinions about whether or not to cook for their dogs. Some people claim that commercial dog food is positively evil and cooking organic food is the only healthy option. Veterinarians often disagree. They believe that commercial dog food is nutritionally balanced and there are high-quality …
When You Should Cook for Your Dog and When It Is a Bad Idea Read More »
As loving dog owners, we think of our dogs as part of our family. So, naturally, we want to make sure that they are well cared for and receive wholesome, tasty meals. As a result, many people want to prepare homemade food for their furry pals just as they would …
You may think that since kibble is dry food, it can last indefinitely. After all, the dry cereal we eat for breakfast seems to last quite a while in our pantry or even after we open the box. But dry kibble for dogs has many more ingredients than human cereal …
Does washing our dog’s bed seem like an overwhelming task? If you have a large dog and therefore a large bed, the size may seem like too much for your washer. Even a medium to small-sized bed can be a lot to stuff into your wash machine. You may even …
Despite the long held belief that a dog’s saliva has anti-bacterial qualities, a dog’s mouth is actually full of germs. Dogs use their mouths to play with toys and the gunk factor found on toys adds up pretty quickly! That is an important reason why you should periodically wash your …
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We often worry about making sure our dog gets a bath periodically, but how often do you remember to wash your dog’s leash and collar? Maybe never? If so, you may not be alone! Due to the durability of dog leashes and collars, dog owners may not realize that they …
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