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Grain free dog food

Grain-Free Dog Food: Good or Bad?

Yes, dogs can eat grains. Thousands of years of evolving alongside humans have given dogs the unique ability to derive energy from starches like grains in a way that wild canids, like wolves and coyotes, cannot. Some breeds, like those descended from ancestors living in the breadbasket of civilization, are better at this than northern breeds that have historically eaten high meat and seafood diets.

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12 Proven Ways Dogs Make Us Happier & Healthier

We’ve all heard the old adage that people who own dogs live longer than those who don’t, but is this true? As it turns out, researchers have spent a lot of time studying the effects of dog ownership on mental and physical well-being. 

What they’ve discovered is that, indeed, living with a dog can have a profoundly positive effect on your overall health and happiness. So much so, in fact, that people who own dogs do tend to live longer on average than those who don’t.

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Atopica for dogs

Atopica for Dogs: Pros, Cons, & Natural Alternatives

Ironically, many dogs suffer dermatological issues as a side effect of Atopica. These may be worse than the initial atopic dermatitis symptoms. Dermal side effects include excessive hair growth in concentrated areas, excess shedding, warts, excessively thick skin on the footpads, psoriasiform-lichenoid-like dermatitis, precancerous lesions, and lymphoplasmacytic dermatitis.

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Dog diarrhea treatments

Simple and Effective Home Treatments for Diarrhea in Dogs

The internet has a lot of contradicting suggestions on how to address diarrhea in dogs. The amount of information can be confusing and overwhelming, leaving you with more questions than answers. Should you switch your dog’s food? Should you give them chicken and rice? Hypoallergenic kibble? The problem of diarrhea is often layered, and so the solution must be layered as well. You need a plan. 

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Kelp for dogs

Nutritional Powerhouse: Kelp for Dogs

Kelp contains all essential minerals that dogs require, including iodine and over 60 other trace minerals and vitamins. This sea plant is also high in antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, protein, and fiber.

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