The desire to feed human-grade dog food is understandable, but there are downsides, such as that many may have a short shelf life. Credit: Yana Tikhonova | Getty Images In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the pet-food industry, with owners prioritizing the health of their pets by focusing on improved nutrition.
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For many people, a sleeping dog is a happy, content dog—especially if he’s a puppy or high-energy dog. Credit: Kohei Hara | Getty Images Few things in life are as rewarding as the sight of your dog sleeping—seeing him curled up in a sunbeam or sprawled contentedly across the floor brings a sense of peace.
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: Choosing dog food that contains probiotics is a smart move for your dog’s overall health. Credit: Anastas | Getty Images Dog foods with added probiotics offer dog owners a convenient and effective way to support their dog’s health every day, without having to purchase additional supplements. Probiotics work best with consistent, long-term use, at
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When done right, teaching a dog to respond to her name is usually an easy and fun experience. Credit: Mary Swift | Getty Images Asking for a dog to pay attention by calling her name is one of the most commonly used cues in everyday life with our canine companions. That makes it easy to
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: We recommend buying food from independent pet supply stores whenever possible, as these owners and managers are often better educated about nutrition and can help you make buying decisions based on your dog’s needs. Photo by Nancy Kerns. It’s getting increasingly difficult to neatly categorize and select the best non-kibble dry dog foods. Freeze-dried
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Giving your dog a pill is as easy as finding his favorite treat and burying the pill in it. If the pill is large, cut it into multiple pieces and place them in multiple treats. Credit: Snizhana Galytska | Getty Images Sometimes, giving your dog a pill is unavoidable. Maybe the medication isn’t available in
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The full length of this adult female’s spay incision was tattooed, but some spay/neuter tattoos are not as long. Photo by Nancy Kerns. Dogs who have been spayed or neutered may have a small tattoo on their abdomen, or “tummy.” Called a “sterilization indicator tattoo,” this short, straight line indicates that the dog has had
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: We recommend buying food from independent pet supply stores whenever possible, as these owners and managers are often better educated about nutrition and can help you make buying decisions based on your dog’s needs. Photo by Nancy Kerns. It’s getting increasingly difficult to neatly categorize non-kibble dry dog foods. Freeze-dried foods, which once seemed
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Ndakasi, the heartwarming mountain gorilla famous for her photobombing moments, touched the lives of everyone at Virunga National Park. Her playful and vivacious personality made her an instant favorite among park visitors and staff alike, always eager to strike a pose with a captivating smile for the cameras. Known as the photobombing gorilla, Ndakasi’s unique
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Seeing a fox while out walking your dog is not unusual. Backing slowly away from the fox, while making a lot of loud noise is usually your best bet. Credit: Henrik Karlsson | Getty Images If you’ve been seeing more foxes in your neighborhood, you’re not alone. As deer, bear, and fox inch close to
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