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5 Foods That Can Constipate Dogs (Beware These Foods)

When your dog struggles to do his business, it can be distressing for both you and your dog. Constipation can be a sign of more severe illness, but usually, it just means your dog ate something he shouldn’t have. The primary foods that can constipate dogs are foods that are low in fiber and water….
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Dog Weight Gain – Will Eggs Help? (We Ask the Experts)

As pet parents, we want the best for our dogs, including ensuring that our dogs have a healthy weight. If your dog has just had surgery, an illness, or has a fast metabolism, you may be trying to help your dog pack on a few pounds. You can do several things to help, including feeding…
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Is It Bad To Feed a Dog Late at Night? (We Find Out)

Most people will feed their dogs once or twice per day. Though there is no right or wrong way to set this routine, the most common involves a morning and an evening feed. After each meal, dogs need calm time to digest the food safely before needing to eliminate it. But what about late-night feedings?…
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Dog Drinking Behavior and the Raw Diet Explained

Dogs need to stay hydrated to remain healthy like any living being; they also need a good, nutritional diet with the right balance of everything they need to thrive and stay strong. Most dogs will drink enough water on their own provided that their owners leave out fresh water every day and refill/replace the water…
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Can You Feed Your Dog Raw Meat From the Grocery?

Of course, we all want the best for our dogs, but some of us are on a budget. Are you considering the transition from kibble to raw food for your dog? There is a lot to learn with this transition, like if you can feed them raw meat from your local grocery store. You can…
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7 Reasons Why Canned Dog Food Needs To Be Refrigerated

If you feed your dog canned dog food, did you know that you need to refrigerate it once opened? Canned dog food is no different from food for human consumption in that proper storage is crucial. While that may surprise you, there are several reasons why canned dog food needs to be refrigerated. Canned dog…
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A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canned Dog Food and Diarrhea

A study revealed that the prevalence of diarrhea in dogs was mainly attributed to the type of food that a dog eats. There are many choices for choosing the best dog food, such as canned, dry, and semi-moist. The best foods should be delicious, lean, safe, and offer good nutrition. Canned dog food is great…
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Why Dog Swallows Kibble Without Chewing

It’s not unusual for your dog to be excited about food (who doesn’t like food?). So, you have probably witnessed your dog swallow food without even chewing it too. That type of behavior does have its reasoning, though. Dogs swallow kibble without chewing because they follow their instincts when it comes to food. Unlike humans,…
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Can Dogs Eat Banana Bread? We Ask the Experts!

We love our canines, but sometimes they get into things they shouldn’t; or sometimes, we can’t resist their sweet puppy dog eyes, and we slip them a little bit of our snack. What do these modest indiscretions mean for the health of our best friends? Dogs can eat banana bread in small amounts. A few…
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The 3 Best Times of Day To Feed Your Dog

There are many ways to feed your dog, and some people argue that one way is the only right way to do it. However, there is no right way, except for the way that works best for both you and your dog, including their meal times. The best time of day to feed your dog…