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Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Wellness

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

First Thanksgiving, then Hanukkah and Christmas…then the New Year’s here before you know it. Help keep your dog and cat safe during the hectic holiday season.

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Is Your Pet Your Plus One?
Lifestyle

Is Your Pet Your Plus One?

Get tips for taking your dog and cat to holiday gatherings.

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Pet Parenting in the Palm of Your Hand

The free Buddies app puts pet intel and inspiration at your fingertips. Tap into more Learn articles, the Connect community of Pet Parents, and our Ask a Pet Buff feature — where you can chat live with trained experts. You can also use the app to earn points toward exclusive rewards, like swag and treats!

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Wet vs. Dry Cat Food
Wellness

Wet vs. Dry Cat Food

Use our cat feeding guide to compare wet cat food with dry and see how much you should feed.

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How to Hydrate a Cat
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How to Hydrate a Cat

Watch for signs of dehydration and get hydration tips to help your cat stay healthy.

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3 Benefits of Wet Cat Food
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3 Benefits of Wet Cat Food

See how canned cat food can provide water for cats and add to your cat’s nutrition.

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Get the BLUE that's Right for Your Pet

Food Recommender

It’s important to feed a diet that’s just right for your dog or cat. At BLUE, we offer recipes for different life stages, breed sizes, needs and preferences – so let’s find the right dog or cat food for your buddy!

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Does Your Dog Have a Sensitive Stomach?
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Does Your Dog Have a Sensitive Stomach?

Watch for the signs and see how you can help your dog feel better.

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Fat Cat?
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Fat Cat?

See how to help your cat lose weight and avoid obesity.

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Aching Joints?
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Aching Joints?

Spot the signs of joint pain in your dog and how you can help.

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Itchy Skin?
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Itchy Skin?

Learn about the causes of itchy skin and how you can help your cat.

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Does Your Cat Have a Sensitive Stomach?
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Does Your Cat Have a Sensitive Stomach?

Learn about gastrointestinal issues in your cat and how you can help.

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Pudgy Pooch?
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Pudgy Pooch?

See how to help your dog lose weight and avoid obesity.

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Itchy Dog?
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Itchy Dog?

See what can cause your dog’s skin irritation and how to help.

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Should You Microchip Your Dog or Cat?
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Should You Microchip Your Dog or Cat?

See how microchipping can help bring missing pets home again.

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The Benefits of Feeding Wet Dog Food
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The Benefits of Feeding Wet Dog Food

See why wet dog foods are a healthy addition to your dog’s dry food.

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Introducing Your Dog to Your Baby: 10 Tips
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Introducing Your Dog to Your Baby: 10 Tips

Here are 10 tips to help your pup adjust to his new sibling so they can truly become best pals for life.

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The Dos and Donts of Doggy Dental Care
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The Do's and Don'ts of Doggy Dental Care

Learn about routine tooth brushing and vet-recommended dental care to promote your dog’s oral health.

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How to Give a Cat a Pill
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How to Give a Cat a Pill

At some point in pet parenthood, you may have to give your cat a pill. You should only administer medications as prescribed and directed by your veterinarian, but these steps can help you get ready.

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How to Make Frosting That’s Safe for Dogs
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How to Make Frosting That’s Safe for Dogs

How to make tasty frosting that’s safe for dogs so you can decorate their favorite canine treats. Great for holidays, birthdays or any day!

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Is Chocolate Safe for Dogs?
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Is Chocolate Safe for Dogs?

Can dogs eat chocolate? It’s a common question when the trick-or-treat season comes around.

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Crystals In Cat Urine and How to Treat Them
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Crystals In Cat Urine and How to Treat Them

There are many types of crystals and many reasons your cat might develop them

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Does Fido Chase Squirrels in His Sleep?
Lifestyle

Does Fido Chase Squirrels in His Sleep?

Exploring whether or not dogs really do dream.

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Why the Need to Knead? 
Behavior

Why the Need to Knead? 

Five reasons your feline friend kneads.

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Different Outdoor Dog Fun
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Different Outdoor Dog Fun

Walking, again? Try these less common activities with your pal.

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Finding the Right Dog Bed
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Finding the Right Dog Bed

Get tips for buying the perfect bed for your pooch.

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Picking the Right Cat Bed
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Picking the Right Cat Bed

Help your feline get to sleep comfortably with the right bed.

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Which Plants are Safe for Pets?
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Which Plants are Safe for Pets?

Ten pet-friendly greens and blooms for your home.

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Enjoying America’s Best Monuments
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Enjoying America’s Best Monuments

Seven four-paw friendly places to take your dog.

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Take a Hike with Your Best Pal
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Take a Hike with Your Best Pal

Hit the trail with these handy tips for safe hiking with your best buddy.

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Tips for Calming Pets During Fireworks
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Tips for Calming Pets During Fireworks

Help lower the boom of summer celebrations with these pet-calming tips.

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Help Your Little Dog <br/>Live Large
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Help Your Little Dog
Live Large

Meet your small breed’s needs with our
helpful tips.

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Social Butterflies, Not Scaredy Cats
Training

Social Butterflies, Not Scaredy Cats

Get tips for socializing your kitten so she has healthy relationships with everyone.

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What Every New Pup Parent Should Know
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What Every New Pup Parent Should Know

Blue Buffalo has important tips for raising a well-adjusted pup.

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How to Spot Kitten Diseases
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How to Spot Kitten Diseases

Help protect your kitten by watching out for these symptoms.

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How to Keep Your Senior Dog Moving
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How to Keep Your Senior Dog Moving

Help your older dog move smoothly and healthfully into his golden years.

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Hairy Situation?
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Hairy Situation?

Learn about the cause of your cat’s hairballs and how to help reduce them.

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Dogs and Cats are Good for our Health
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Dogs and Cats are Good for our Health

Emotionally and physically, furry family members are good for us.

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How Dog Lovers Can Bond with Cats
Lifestyle

How Dog Lovers Can Bond with Cats

Three ways canine people can relate to felines.

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Can Dogs and Cats Catch Colds?
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Can Dogs and Cats Catch Colds?

Can they share illnesses with us? Learn more about illnesses affecting dogs and cats.

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Does Your Cat Have Allergies?
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Does Your Cat Have Allergies?

Fleas, food, pollen. See if your cat is showing signs of feline allergies.

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Service Dogs for Heroes
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Service Dogs for Heroes

See how service dogs are successfully combating veterans’ PTSD symptoms.

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Five Ways to Spring into Good Pet Health
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Five Ways to Spring into Good Pet Health

Get five seasonal tips to help your dog or cat enjoy a healthy spring.

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Keeping an Eye on Your Pet’s Vision
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Keeping an Eye on Your Pet’s Vision

What to look for to care for your dog’s or cat’s eyes at home.

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See Why Older Pets Make Great Rescues
Lifestyle

See Why Older Pets Make Great Rescues

Read how senior shelter pets may be the perfect furry addition to your family.

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Does Your Cat Have a Clawing Personality?
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Does Your Cat Have a Clawing Personality?

Safely change her scratching behavior so your furniture, and your sanity, remains unscathed.

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Tips for Preventing Older-Dog Injuries
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Tips for Preventing Older-Dog Injuries

Stay on top of diet, exercise and vet visits to help your senior dog stay injury-free.

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Tips for Preventing Injuries in Older Felines
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Tips for Preventing Injuries in Older Felines

Stay on top of diet, exercise and vet visits to help your mature cat stay injury-free.

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Set up a Healthy Feeding Schedule for Your Kitten
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Set up a Healthy Feeding Schedule for Your Kitten

See how to start your kitten off on the right paw with a healthy feeding schedule.

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Surviving Bath Time
Lifestyle

Surviving Bath Time

Does your water-hating cat need a proper bath? We make it easier with some helpful tips.

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How to Bathe Your Dog
Lifestyle

How to Bathe Your Dog

Suds up your dog with these helpful tips from Blue Buffalo®. Plus how to find the right shampoo!

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Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
Training

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

See theories for why our beloved pals might tilt their heads so endearingly.

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CPR How-To for Pet Parents
Wellness

CPR How-To for Pet Parents

It’s wise to arm yourself on the basics so you can administer CPR before the veterinarian is able to treat your four-legged companion. Here are steps that could save your furry family member’s life.

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How and When to Switch from Puppy to Adult Dog Food
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How and When to Switch from Puppy to Adult Dog Food

Puppy, adult and senior: all three stages are important times in your furry pal’s life when it’s appropriate to ask your veterinarian about your dog’s diet.

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Car Safety Tips for Your Dog
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Car Safety Tips for Your Dog

Whether you’re heading out on a family road trip or just heading to the yearly vet checkup, make sure you're prepared to keep your dog safe during the car ride.

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How to Change Your Cat’s Nighttime Habits So You Can Sleep
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How to Change Your Cat’s Nighttime Habits So You Can Sleep

You may notice that your cat's activity level spikes during the night. While some cats are more active than others at night, this comes as no surprise because cats are naturally nocturnal animals.

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Importance of Exercise for Mature Cats
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Importance of Exercise for Mature Cats

Just like us, cats are less likely to play on their own as they grow tired with age, a time when exercise becomes increasingly important. Here are a few ways you can engage your feline pal more easily.

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Kitten-Proofing Your Home
Training

Kitten-Proofing Your Home

In order to keep your new kitten safe, you’ll want to kitten-proof your place before you bring the fluff ball home that first day.

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How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Training

How to Puppy-Proof Your Home

How to puppy-proof your house, from protecting your furniture and carpet to dog-proofing your garden, including how to get puppies and dogs to stop chewing.

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Grooming Your Pet—From Head to Paws
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Grooming Your Pet—From Head to Paws

Check out these valuable grooming tips and important insights into keeping your dog or cat looking and feeling his best.

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Retrieving the Right Dog Trainer
Training

Retrieving the Right Dog Trainer

Here are five tips to help you find a trustworthy trainer for your dog family member. 

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What to Expect at Your Pets Yearly Checkup
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What to Expect at Your Pet's Yearly Checkup

Here’s how to prepare for your pet's yearly veterinarian visit and what to expect while you're there.

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Choosing the Right Vet for Your Pet
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Choosing the Right Vet for Your Pet

Choosing the right vet for your dog or cat requires careful consideration.

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How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Training

How to Puppy-Proof Your Home

How to puppy-proof your house, from protecting your furniture and carpet to dog-proofing your garden, including how to get puppies and dogs to stop chewing.

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How to Find the Best Carrier for Your Cat
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How to Find the Best Carrier for Your Cat

When transporting your cat to the vet or on a long trip, it is always best to use a cat carrier for everyone’s safety. Use these tips on finding the best carrier for your cat.

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Kitten-Proofing Your Home
Training

Kitten-Proofing Your Home

In order to keep your new kitten safe, you’ll want to kitten-proof your place before you bring the fluff ball home that first day.

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Tips for keeping pets calm during a storm
Lifestyle

Tips for keeping pets calm during a storm

Six tips for calming scaredy cats (and dogs) during stormy weather.

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How To Leash Train Your Cat
Training

How To Leash Train Your Cat

Walk this way: A new leash on training your cat to take walks outside.  See how.

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Kitten Training 101
Training

Kitten Training 101

Kittens can be trained to use litter boxes, obey commands and even perform adorable tricks. Just keep some of these basic training steps in mind.

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Dog Leash Training
Training

Dog Leash Training

Walking (a.k.a. exercising) your canine is one of the most important activities you can do with your furry companion. If done correctly, it’ll help him bond to you as his pack leader.

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10 Tips for Better Pet Pics
Lifestyle

10 Tips for Better Pet Pics

Focus on your pet’s personality for photos that are full of life.

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Five Tips for Taking Your Dog to Work
Lifestyle

Five Tips for Taking Your Dog to Work

Whether it’s every day or once a year, here are a few tips to ensure your doggy’s workday goes smoothly so that everyone has a great time and no one, least of all your pooch, ends up in the doghouse. 

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5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog or Cat
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5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog or Cat

Consider these 5 advantages of adopting your next dog or cat from a shelter. 

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Is your Dog or Cat Overweight? What you need to know.
Wellness

Is your Dog or Cat Overweight? What you need to know.

Read through this handy infographic for more information on the impact of pet obesity and how you can help your pet stay fit

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Care for Your Pet When You Are Traveling
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Care for Your Pet When You Are Traveling

Make sure your dog or cat is well cared for when you have to travel with out them.

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Dogging Fleas and Ticks: Debugging Your Canine
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Dogging Fleas and Ticks: Debugging Your Canine

Adoring furry companions means enduring pests that come along for the ride. Here are a few helpful tips and product ideas for preventing these parasites from plaguing your dog and your family all season long.

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The Nutritional Needs of Large Breed Dogs
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The Nutritional Needs of Large Breed Dogs

While dogs of all ages and sizes may share many similar characteristics, when it comes to nutrition they all have their own unique needs. In this article we’ll explore some of the differences and nutritional needs unique to our large breed buddies.

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The Nutritional Needs of Small Breeds
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The Nutritional Needs of Small Breeds

Learn about nutritional needs unique to our small breed buddies.

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Running with Dogs: Good or Bad for Your Dog?
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Running with Dogs: Good or Bad for Your Dog?

Running is second nature for most dogs, but is it ever too much?

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Why Does My Dog Lick Me (and Other Stuff)?  
Training

Why Does My Dog Lick Me (and Other Stuff)?  

The answer to the question every dog Pet Parent wonders about: What’s up with all the licking?   

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