I’m sure you’ve seen many dog owners walking their dogs on a retractable dog leash. You may think, wow, that looks like a great way to walk your dog! I’m here to warn of the dangers of the retractable dog leash. I want you to use your critical thinking skills and make the most educated decision on which leash is best for you and your dog. After reading this post, you may still decide to

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There has been a lot of talk about grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM for short. There are thousands of articles and research papers talking about their connection, some of them praising grain-free diets and some denouncing them. What should you believe? Is there a right side to take? Ultimately, you want to feed your dog nothing but the best, but with so much information out there, it’s hard to find clear evidence without

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Right now! That’s the easy answer. The long answer is, well, longer! Let’s start with the most asked question when I talk to pet moms and dads about this topic: Why do I need to brush my dog’s teeth? There has been a lot of research on oral hygiene in pets in general, not only dogs, but let’s focus on those goofballs. By age two, 80-85% of dogs show signs of early dental disease, with

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