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Keeping the Garden Safe for Your Pets
A leafy green yard is a retreat from everyday stresses for people, but could present a minefield of health problems for rambunctious pets -- if you're not careful. Take the lawn, for starters. Be sure to remove water dishes, food bowls and your pets from the yard before applying pesticides, which can attack the nervous system and cause your pet …Read more »
Recipes for Your Dog's KONG
KONG dog toys are the original treat-dispensing toys. A properly-stuffed KONG Toy will keep your dog busy and content for hours. Along with relieving boredom, a stuffed KONG will provide an enriching activity that stimulates both physically and mentally. Remember to reduce your dog's bowl feeding when offering two or more stuffed KONG toys daily. Clean KONG toys thoroughly after …Read more »
A Primer on Prime Cut Treats for Dogs
What are the benefits of giving my dog hooves? Hooves can help keep teeth clean while curbing destructive chewing behaviors. They also add variety to your pup's chewing routine. What are bully sticks made of? Bully sticks are long, dried sticks of tendon that are dried in a high heat. The bully stick becomes wet and malleable as your dog chews, providing an …Read more »
Tips for Choosing the Right Rawhide for Your Dog
Rawhide can be a great treat for your dog, but which one is the right choice for your pup? Here are some tips to help you choose the right chew. How do I know I'm choosing the right type of rawhide? When selecting a chew product for your pet, know your pet's chewing habits and make sure the product is the appropriate size and …Read more »
The Rundown on Rawhide
Rawhide can be a great treat for your dog, but which one is the right choice for your pup? Here are some tips to help you choose the right chew. How do I know I'm choosing the right type of rawhide? When selecting a chew product for your pet, know your pet's chewing habits and make sure the product is the appropriate size and …Read more »
What Does Organic Mean and other FAQs About Organic Pet Food
Considering feeding your pet an organic diet? Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about organic pet foods: WHY SHOULD DOG AND CAT PARENTS CHOOSE ORGANIC FOOD AND TREATS? REASON #1: SAFETY Feeding organic takes pet food and treat safety to a whole new level. Organic pet foods and treats are certified and have gone through a regulatory certification process that …Read more »
Nutrition for Small Dogs
Is your dog a small dog? Small dogs like Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds and Chihuahuas can weigh between 6 and 20 pounds and stand between 6 and 17 inches tall. When choosing the right food for your small dog, consider these special nutritional needs: - Small dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs. Premium foods with high-quality ingredients and protein sources …Read more »
Your dog's health
Preventive care Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics: Nutrition A healthy, nutritious diet builds a foundation for well-being and disease prevention throughout your Pet's life. As a dog ages, their nutritional needs change; for example, a puppy needs a diet high in calories and protein to maintain its active lifestyle and to grow healthy bones and muscles. An older …Read more »
Whet your dog’s appetite with wet food
Canned or bagged, wet or dry: These are basic choices you must face when choosing the best food for your pet. But when is it best to feed wet food? Here’s what you need to know Which is better: dry or wet? From a nutritional standpoint, you can’t go wrong selecting either wet or dry foods for your dog, as long as the …Read more »
How to change your pet's diet
If you have decided to change your pet's diet, feed your pet a combination of the new and old food over a 10-day period to get them used to the new texture and smell. Abrupt changes to a pet's diet can trigger diarrhea and other intestinal upsets, especially if your pet has a sensitive stomach, so be deliberate and consistent …Read more »
