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Like humans, dogs can have their share of tummy troubles ranging from minor discomfort to serious concern. While you wouldn’t necessarily treat your dog’s upset stomach with saltines and ginger ale, there are plenty of home remedies meant for taming your dog’s tummy.  Read on to learn about common causes,...

You’re likely familiar with the scene: you’re sitting in the living room with a few visitors, and suddenly your dog starts dragging his butt across the carpet. Is he doing it to show off? Is he trying to scratch an out-of-reach itch? Is he trying to embarrass you in front...

At this point in our #adulting lives, we are all familiar with the tales of probiotics and "good" bacteria for your gut health. Better yet, if you are really in the know about healthy gut flora you might even know a little something about prebiotics. However, did you know that...

Diet is one of the most important factors when it comes to keeping our dogs healthy. The food we feed our furry friends can affect their physical and mental health alike—after all, you are what you eat.  If it’s time to change your dog’s diet, it’s not quite as simple...

In addition to being a delicious addition to many recipes, garlic is widely believed to provide humans with several health benefits. Dogs, on the other hand, metabolize foods differently than we do—what’s good for us can be toxic to our dogs.  Feeding garlic to dogs is a controversial topic among...

For some, mealtimes are the highlight of their pets’ day. For others, getting a picky dog or cat to do more than sniff or lick their food can feel like pulling teeth.  With the variety of pet foods available to choose from, you would think it’s easy to find something...

There’s nothing like a fresh, fruity, all-natural treat on a hot, sunny day. As summer approaches and we look forward to days filled with juicy watermelon and strawberry picking season, it’s only natural to wonder about our furry friends and whether we can share those summer food favorites. Is watermelon...

Dogs love to explore using their noses and mouths, so it's practically inevitable that at some point or another, your pooch will end up with an upset stomach from eating something he’s not supposed to.  For an otherwise healthy dog, the occasional explained stomach ache isn’t too much of a...

When it comes to dog diets, there are lots of options to choose from. Some prefer wet food, others prefer dry food (also called kibble), and others like to combine the two to get the best of both worlds. There are also pet owners who scrap the commercial dog food...

It’s only logical: dogs eat dog food, and cats eat cat food. But if you have both dogs and cats in your household, you may wonder about the occasional switch. Perhaps Fido likes to sneak some of Snowflake’s food; maybe you’re wondering if you really need to venture out to...