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Why Dog Carries Food Away: 6 Common Reasons
Behaviors and Training

Why Dog Carries Food Away: 6 Common Reasons

Wondering why your dog carries food away from the bowl before eating? From ancient instinct to stress and bowl dislike, here are the 6 most common reasons dogs take food out of the bowl, plus simple ways to make mealtime calmer.

Melissa Smith·Feb 20, 2025
Tight portrait of a Belgian Malinois showing the black mask and mahogany coat
Dog Breeds

Black Belgian Malinois: Myth vs Reality

Is a black Belgian Malinois a real thing? The short answer: no, not under the AKC breed standard. Here is what a black Belgian Malinois usually really is, with photos, plus how to spot the breeds most often confused with it.

Coreen Saito·Jun 26, 2026
A tan dog and a gray tabby cat rest together on a couch under a blanket as fireworks glow through the window
Pet Safety

Fourth of July Pet Safety: A Vet's Guide to Keeping Dogs and Cats Calm and Safe

For many dogs and cats, the Fourth of July is the scariest night of the year. This vet guide covers fireworks anxiety, cookout and heat hazards, current ID, and how to keep your pet calm, safe, and from bolting.

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS·Jun 26, 2026
A Saint Bernard standing in deep alpine snow with a small wooden barrel hanging from its leather collar, snowy peaks behind
Working Dogs

St. Bernard Barrel: What’s Really Inside? (Hint: Not Brandy)

Did St. Bernards really carry barrels of brandy? Almost certainly not. Here is the real history of the St. Bernard barrel: what those little kegs likely held, where the myth came from, and how to buy a barrel collar today.

Kristine Lacoste·Mar 24, 2026
Beagle looking up at a bowl of plain cooked pumpkin, illustrating whether dogs can eat pumpkin safely
Food and Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Uncover the Benefits and Risks in Our Complete Guide

Can dogs eat pumpkin? Yes, plain cooked pumpkin and 100% canned pumpkin are safe and healthy in small amounts. Skip pie filling, raw pumpkin, skin, and stems. See safe forms, how much to feed by size, and when pumpkin helps digestion.

Adriana Guolo·Jan 25, 2024
Beagle looking up at a bowl of fresh figs, illustrating whether dogs can eat figs safely
Food and Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Figs? A Comprehensive Guide

Can dogs eat figs? Only fresh, ripe figs in small amounts, and only now and then. Dried figs, fig newtons, fig jam, and every part of the fig plant should be skipped for their concentrated sugar and toxic sap. Here is the full safety breakdown.

Carol Bryant·Mar 31, 2024

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