Nutrition Issues (175)
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Video: Worst Fruit and Veggie Treats for Dogs
By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, April 18, 2017Want to feed your pup healthy, inexpensive and low-calorie treats? I’ll start with the good news: There are plenty of safe and yummy fruits and vegetables you can share with your furry best friend.… Full Article ›
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How Often Should I Wash My Pet's Food Bowls?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 12, 2017When it comes to washing pet bowls, there is a lot of conflicting information out there. How often should you wash? What should you wash the bowls with? Where should you wash? Everybody seems to have… Full Article ›
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Help! My Cat Won't Stop Drinking From the Sink
By Mikkel Becker, March 22, 2017Is it possible to train my cat to drink out of her water dish rather than the sink?A cat that drinks out of the faucet can be adorable — but she can also be a nuisance if she’s hopping into the sink… Full Article ›
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Trouble with Food Puzzles? Here are Six Tips
By Dr. Tony Buffington DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, March 8, 2017Some veterinarians recommend using puzzles to deliver a portion of a pet's daily food to confined cats and dogs. But what if you are not sure if food puzzles are such a good idea for your pet? Or… Full Article ›
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Video: Best Fruit and Veggie Treats for Dogs
By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, March 7, 2017Next time you're shopping in the produce aisle of the grocery store, you may want to add some some fruits and veggies for you and your canine to your cart. From carrots and broccoli to apples and… Full Article ›
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Answers to 10 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Owning a New Puppy
By Laura Cross, February 24, 2017Puppies are super cute, but they’re a big responsibility. Whether you’re new to owning puppies or a seasoned puppy parent, you may have a lot of questions when you bring home that sweet bundle… Full Article ›
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Video: How to Help Keep Your Pet's Food Safe
By Vetstreet Staff, February 15, 2017Food-borne illness is no fun for you or your pet. If your dog or cat’s food is contaminated, he can become ill from consuming it and you could become sick from handling it. That’s why it’s so… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Keep Your Dog's Teeth and Gums Healthy
February 6, 2017You brush your own teeth every day, right? And you get regular dental cleanings, don’t you? We’re not here to judge your oral hygiene, but we have a feeling your dog’s teeth and gums don’t get the… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Your Dog Live a Longer, Happier Life
February 2, 2017We all wish our dogs could live forever. Luckily, there are some easy things you can do to give your beloved pup the best chance at a long and healthy life.We’re sharing the best ways to help protect… Full Article ›
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Easy Solutions to Difficult Dog Care Problems
February 1, 2017We’ve all been there: Our dogs are perfect angels… right up until the moment the bath faucet turns on or the pills come out of the medicine cabinet. That’s why we’re here with tried-and-true… Full Article ›
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Is It Safe to Give My Dog a Rawhide?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 30, 2017Chewing — it’s what dogs do. And rawhides are classic chew toys for dogs. Made from the inner layer of cowhides that are cleaned, cut, shaped, sometimes flavored and then dried, rawhides can… Full Article ›
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7 Things You Should Know About Reading Pet Food Labels
By Shayna Meliker , January 19, 2017Navigating the pet food aisle can be tricky: A pet food label’s numbers and percentages can easily be misinterpreted, and marketing claims may lack regulatory definitions or objective, verifiable… Full Article ›