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Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food.

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Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets.

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German Shepherd sitting in dog bed surrounded by stuffed toys
Toyland for Pooches: Choosing Safe Playthings a Dog Will Love

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Veterinary advice on what to consider when selecting toys for dogs that are safe, stimulating and long-lasting.

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Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss.

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Dog at table with cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) oil
Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Caroline Coile

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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Power Up Fido: Five Ways to Strengthen Your Dog’s Immune System

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Five ways to build resilient immune systems in dogs to stave off disease, keep them healthy, promote optimal wellness, reduce trips to the vet and extend their lives.

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Golden retriever dog with small bone treat resting on her nose
Doggy Delights: Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are eco-friendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians.

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Boston terrier dog looking outside at a dog friendly yard with safe plants
Create a Dog-Friendly Yard: Plants, Paths and Play Areas to Wag a Tail

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For homeowners with dogs, consider “dog-scaping” with these pet-friendly plants and flea-repelling herbs, thoughtful play areas and other tips for the backyard.

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