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How to Simply Judge Dog Food Quality
I can't test it myself. Is there a simple way to tell good from bad dog food? This issue teaches some simple methods.
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
On a summer night nothing beats cold watermelon - but your dog is eyeing it. Can dogs eat it, and how much?
Why Dogs Abroad Love Peanut Butter
If you watch foreign shows you've wondered why dogs abroad love peanut butter. Let's explore it - and how to serve it safely.
7 Vitamins That Are Very Important for Dogs
This article walks through the seven vitamins your dog absolutely needs and how each one helps.
The Essential Cat Feeding Handbook
New cat owners often wonder where to start. Learn to estimate a cat's age from teeth and coat, set up litter boxes correctly, and know which human foods are safe, which plants soothe stress, and which 'forbidden fruits' are dangerous.
Foods Your Dog Must Never Eat
Some human foods are dangerous or deadly to dogs. Chocolate, onions and garlic, alcohol, grapes and even cat food can cause serious harm. When in doubt, skip the table scraps and stick to a proper dog diet.
Hill’s Cat Food Review: Origin and How to Choose
Hill's is a major American brand of natural cat food with excellent palatability and a rich variety of flavors that cats love. Although priced a bit higher, it remains popular with cats and owners, and more customers are buying it.
Cat Obesity: Standards, Causes, and How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight
A cat is overweight above 10-20% of ideal weight and obese above 20-30%. Causes range from genetics to overfeeding; weight loss means burning more calories than consumed via diet and exercise.
Why Pets Need Vitamin A (and How Much)
Vitamin A supports vision, skin, reproduction, bones, and immunity in cats and dogs. Dogs can convert beta-carotene; cats cannot and must get it from animal sources like liver and fish oil.
Are Raised Dog Bowls Better?
Raised bowls are not a must-have. They help elderly or arthritic dogs but may increase bloat risk in healthy dogs, so choose based on your dog's needs.