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Category: Food and Nutrition

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The Trouble With Giving Treats to Pets

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSJun 12, 2015October 14, 2018

We all know dog and cat treats are calorific, but do you know just how fattening they are?

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Don’t Be So Quick to Point Fingers at Beneful Dog Food

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 25, 2015July 12, 2015

There are hundreds of reasons a dog becomes “sick,” lethargic, collapses, etc. So don’t put much stock in claims that haven’t been substantiated by science.

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6 Things Pet Food Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Melissa Smith By Melissa SmithOct 10, 2014July 23, 2018

Commercial pet food is serious business. There are a lot of viewpoints out there about what exactly is best. Here are a few things you may not know.

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Protect Your Pet (and Yourself) From Contaminated Food

Kristine Lacoste By Kristine LacosteJul 18, 2014July 23, 2018

One way to avoid contamination is to thoroughly clean your pet’s food and water bowls with hot soapy water and dry them before refilling them every day.

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Formerly Recalled Jerky Treats Rise From the Dead

Dave Baker By Dave BakerFeb 6, 2014July 23, 2018

Like those ambling characters from “The Walking Dead,” these zombie pet treats are coming back to life. But has anything really changed?

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Why Do Dogs Eat So Fast? (And How to Slow Them Down)

Gayle Hickman By Gayle HickmanJul 29, 2013October 21, 2018

Wondering why your dog eats so quickly? You will be interested to know that this behavior has roots in your pet’s “wild” instincts.

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4 DIY Cat Treat Recipes

Jenna Rohrbacher By Jenna RohrbacherMar 19, 2013November 20, 2016

Have fun discovering what your pet enjoys as you bake through these 4 cat treat recipes.

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Chicken Jerky Recall Brings Mix of Emotions for Those Whose Dogs Died

Dave Baker By Dave BakerJan 11, 2013July 23, 2018

“My initial reaction was tears of joy, sadness, relief and redemption,” says one pet owner, adding that “we still have to get ALL of them off the shelves.”

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Chicken Jerky Recall: Waggin’ Train, Canyon Creek Ranch and Milo’s Kitchen

Dave Baker By Dave BakerJan 9, 2013July 23, 2018

But the recall apparently has nothing to do with what’s REALLY poisoning pets that eat these jerky treats.

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Switching Dog Food Gradually — Guidelines for Success

Clarissa Fallis By Clarissa FallisOct 15, 2012October 16, 2018

Unlike people, who can eat many foods a day with no problem, your dog’s digestive system is much more sensitive. The key is switching dog food gradually.

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Why Can’t Cats Taste Sweet Things?

Gayle Hickman By Gayle HickmanAug 10, 2012July 2, 2016

For years we suspected (and now we know) that cats don’t like sweets. Sugar and spice and everything nice? Not so much! Here is why…

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How to Keep Cat Food Away From a Dog

Gayle Hickman By Gayle HickmanSep 1, 2011December 16, 2018

Keeping your pets’ meals separate can be tricky if they are different species. Here are 4 tips on how to keep cat food away from your dog.

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Convincing Your Dog That Fresh Vegetables Are Delicious

Tamar Love Grande By Tamar Love GrandeApr 26, 2011August 8, 2019

Feed your dog vibrant vegetables for a tasty snack that is high in nutrients.

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