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Is it healthy to feed my dog a meat-free diet?

by lucy on 10 Sep 2018 |

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Many pet owners choose to eat plant-based diets, but it’s less clear whether their dogs can thrive on vegetarian or vegan meal plans. Fortunately for plant-based pet parents, dogs are highly adept at getting the nutrients they need from a variety of ...

Vegetarian and Vegan Pets

by lucy on 26 Jul 2017 |

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Approximately 7.3 million people living in the USA alone are vegetarian and the popularity of a plant-based diet and lifestyle is increasing – understandably, this means some people want to feed their pets a vegetarian or vegan diet, too. People deci...

Happy 4th of July!

by lucy on 04 Jul 2017 |

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Who doesn't love the 4th of July? From the food to the fireworks, Independence Day is fun for the whole family - at least the human family. To pets, the 4th of July can be confusing and terrifying. While humans associate fireworks with spectacle and ...

Avoid feeding your dog these fruits and vegetables

by lucy on 18 Jan 2017 |

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We’re all guilty of spoiling our dogs with a human snack every now and again, but some foods are best kept away from our canine companions. To help keep Fido fit and healthy, avoid these fruits and vegetables that are toxic to pets: 1. Grapes, rais...

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

by yunus on 25 May 2016 |

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Every dog owner’s seen his pet rush to the door only to chow down on the nearest patch of grass. While common knowledge holds that this is a quick fix for Fido to make himself sick, vets have largely debunked this myth. Dogs lack the enzymes needed t...

Three Common Pantry Items Can Improve Your Dog's Health

by petbucket on 11 Feb 2016 |

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Your kitchen pantry may contain several natural herbs and spices that can improve your dog's health. Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on expensive supplements, you can improve your dog's health with these three simple ingredients you probably...

Dangerous Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

by petbucket on 06 Jan 2016 |

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Many dog owners are unable to resist those pleading eyes at dinnertime and give in by feeding their pooch scraps of human food. What you may not realize is, some foods that are perfectly healthy for humans could be dangerous or even toxic to your dog...

3 Simple Rules for Selecting a Better Dog Food

by petbucket on 15 Oct 2015 |

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A dog's diet is one of the biggest influences on its health, longevity, and overall quality of life. Making better decisions about what you feed your dog has never been more important than now. With regular recalls on national brands, and associated ...

Super Foods for Dogs

by petbucket on 17 Jun 2015 |

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By Amber Kingsley When temperatures are on the rise, many of us worry about keeping our furry friends cool during the summer, especially during heat waves that sometimes seem to last forever. Even humans can have trouble cooling off, but we don’t ha...

Reading Your Dog Food Ingredient Label: What You Should Look For and What You Should Avoid

by wai on 22 Jan 2014 |

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When it comes to feeding your dog, you have a lot of options to choose from. You know that table scraps won't provide the nutrition your pup needs, but you may not realize that certain dog foods can actually contain potentially harmful ingredients a...