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How to Build a Bowl for Your Dog

Building a bowl for your dog is a fun way of putting together a nutritious mix of foods for them to enjoy. Bowl building...

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Dogs
Walking Dogs in Hot Weather

Your dog’s lifestyle is very different from their wild ancestors who lived outdoors year round. Before domestication, dogs had tougher paw pads, less body...

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Dogs
Exercise & Enrichment
Health & Safety
Benefits of Baked Kibble

Baked kibble is a type of dry dog food made by slowly baking mixed ingredients at a low temperature. Oven-baking our kibble this way...

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Dogs
Food & Feeding
Pet Fire Safety

July is Pet Fire Safety Month and July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day - but it’s always a good time for fire...

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Health & Safety
Which Colors Dogs Can See

Dogs don’t see in color the same way people do: they can only see blue and yellow, but not red or green. This is...

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Behavior & Training
Dogs
The Truth About Cats and Carbs

Your cat isn’t just a sweet furball posing in Instagram-worthy positions while napping 20 hours per day. That kitty is an apex predator designed...

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Cats
Giving Your Cat a Bath

Healthy indoor adult cats generally don’t need you to bathe them. Most cats stay clean with self-grooming and regular brushing. But there are times...

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Cats
How Long Kittens Need Kitten Food

Kittens should eat kitten food, or a food designed to be complete and balanced for all life stages, until they're finished growing, typically around...

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Cats
Food & Feeding
Kittens
How Often Should Your Cat See a Vet?

The best practice is to take your cat in for a wellness exam at the veterinarian at least every six months. This may seem...

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Cats
Health & Safety
What Is Human Grade Dog Food?

There’s no requirement for dog food to be human grade, and there’s no legal definition of human grade dog food. That being said, AAFCO...

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Dogs
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?

Cats lick their humans for many different reasons, the most common being affection, attention and anxiety. Cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves,...

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Cats
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?

Yes, dogs can eat both red and yellow watermelon! Just keep a few safety tips in mind:. No seeds. If your dog swallows a...

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Dogs
Food & Feeding
Health & Safety