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New Treat for Pet's Easter Basket

Spoiling your pets with presents for any occasion is a fun way to let them know you love them. With this in mind and with Easter right around the...

The Dog Chef makes customized meal plans that are healthy dog food

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Meet the Dog Chef

I met Kevyn Matthews, "The Dog Chef", purely by chance. We were both attending last week’s Anthony Rubio event at Doggie Do & Playtime Too. As we...

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Health & Home

Dog Food: What Not To Feed

Customers often ask me which dog food that I carry is the “best. ” It would be wonderful if I could confidently point to one type as the optimum...

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Get Fit with Your Pet

The New Year's resolution of getting fit is sometimes hard to keep. By mid-January and early February, the cold weather outdoors can deter even the...

POPULAR ARTICLES IN NUTRITION

Cat and Dog Gas: 8 Things You Never Wanted to Know
Cats and dogs get gas. Some dog breeds are more prone to having gas. Learn how you can prevent dog gas!
How Long Should I Wait To Exercise My Dog After Eating?
Q: I have a Saluki and was told a dog's stomach can flip if he exercises after eating. How long should I wait after feeding to take him for his walk?...
Puppy Hiccups: Are They Normal?
Should puppy hiccups be reason for concern? Why do puppies get the hiccups? What should you do if your puppy has the hiccups?
Human Food for Pets: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Feeding your pet that side of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving may not be the best thing. Letting them get that early stockpile of Christmas chocolate...

Celebrating Passover with Your Pet 0

Celebrating Passover with Pets

As Passover approaches, many Jewish pet owners wonder how to feed their pets without breaking the…

Q: My dog swallowed a bone. What should I do? 0

Bone Swolled by Dog

My Cocker Spaniel swallowed a small round lamb chop bone whole. Are there signs that this may be…

Q: What food should a dog with an ulcer avoid? 0

Bad Foods for Dogs with Ulcers

Are there any special diets or foods to avoid for a dog with an ulcer? Q: Are there any special…

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How do I change dog food?

Q: I'm introducing new dog food into my dog's diet, but she always gets sick around the third day…

Q: How do I stop my dog from eating everything? 0

How do I stop dogs from eating

Our nine-month-old Puggle eats everything. Clothes, toys, faux flowers, basically anything! Why…

Safely Introducing Adult Food to Puppies and Kittens 0

Safely Introducing Adult Food

Introducing adult food should be done gradually over the course of a week to three weeks. Some…

Is your Pet Fat? How to Tell 0

Is your Pet Fat?

Use this three-step test to determine if your pet may have put on a few extra pounds. Not sure if…

Doggie Weight Loss

Pet Obesity & Pet Weight Loss

Do you have a fat cat or a pleasantly plump puppy? Petside weighs in on pet obesity, clueing you in…

Q: How Can I Tell if My Large Breed is Overweight? 0

Is My Large Breed Overweight

My 3-year-old Saint Bernard waddles and I was wondering if he could be over weight. I know that he…

Is Feeding a Cat Tuna OK? 0

Q: OK to Feed Cats Tuna?

Q: My cat is about 6 months old now and he loves fish. Is tuna okay for cats? I know the mercury…

Cat Food- Are Premium Brands Worth the Price? 0

Are Premium Brands Worth it?

Chances are, your vet's office carries at least one premium cat food brand that is recommended for…