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Dog Food Toppers Guide: What Are They, How to Use & More | Pupford
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Ever look at your dog’s food and think it looks a little...plain? While many dog foods fit the bill in terms of taste and nutrition, we feel our dogs deserve more. Or maybe we have a dog with a picky palate or specific nutritional needs. That’s where dog food toppers can come in. Before we...
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws? 6 Reasons + How to Reduce It | Pupford
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It seems like our dogs are always up to something either endearing, bizarre, or just plain intriguing. After all, sometimes we just don’t know why dogs do the things they do. But sometimes, we do know! That’s the case with your dog licking their paws, which is something almost all dog parents have witnessed at...
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Do Dog Dental Chews Work? | Pupford
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If you’re one of the few people whose dog absolutely loves getting their teeth brushed for a full two minutes every single day, congratulations! You’ve unlocked some unearthly secret that the rest of us mere mortal pup parents have yet to master… But for the rest of us, oh how dog dental care can be...
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Dogs Read Your "Chemical" Messages | Pupford
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You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?! A group of researchers set out to answer that question and found an alarming answer. YES. Our dogs can and do pick up on the chemical changes in our bodies. LISTEN TO PODCAST...
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Caring For Your Dog's Paw Pads: Moisturizing, Peeling & More | Pupford
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If you’ve ever spent all day on your feet or worked primarily with your hands, you know how important it is to care for them properly. But are you doing the same for your dogs? They rely on their paws for their every movement, which makes their paw pads one of their most important functional...
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Signs of Cancer in Dogs | Pupford
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Just like humans, our pets can experience illnesses. With so much information on the internet about symptoms, signs and preventative measures, it’s important not to get too caught up in it all and make yourself crazy worrying about every little dog sneeze. However, we all understand how important it is to take specific actions and...
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Flea and Tick Prevention for Your Dog | Pupford
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What do we love about spring and summer? Time outside with our dogs. What do we not love? Being exposed to fleas and ticks. It’s one of the few things about the “great outdoors” that isn’t so great. The problem is that fleas and ticks love snuggling up close with your dog as much as...
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BBQ Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat - Chicken, Chips & More | Pupford
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Kids/students are getting out of school and the weather is warming up (and in some places it is HOT 🥵). That means more time outside with friends and family, finding ways to escape the heat, and getting back together for gatherings (that you haven't been able to have for a while)! One thing that always...
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7 Life Improving Tips for A Healthier, Happier Dog | Pupford
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Our goal as pup parents seems pretty simple: give our dogs a healthy, happy life. Seems simple, but really isn’t. There’s a lot that goes into raising a well-behaved pup, but there’s good news -- you don’t have to do it alone! We get asked all the time for tips on how to give your...
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Essential Oils Safe for Dogs: 20+ Oils Explained & Bad/Toxic Oils | Pupford
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Whether it’s for relaxing aromatherapy or a natural way to repel bugs, millions of people use essential oils daily. And like many other things you have around your house, you might be wondering if you can use them for the same purposes on your dog, too. Because here's the truth, some essential oils are safe...
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