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Puppy Food

Puppy Dog Food Versus Adult Dog Food

May 4, 2010
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It is a proven fact that puppies benefit from foods designed for younger dogs. While a puppy can be sustained with adult dog food, he or she will not get all of the benefits that puppy foods, which are specially formulated so that the little canine gets all of the necessary nutrients to grow big [...]

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How to Read an Ingredients Label for Dog Food

March 16, 2010
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If you think reading food labels is a tough job for products meant for human consumption, wait until you begin trying to analyze dog foods.
Unfortunately, there are fewer regulations concerning labels on dog food products. Manufacturers do not have to meet the same labeling requirements for pet foods that are required for human food products.
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Emergency Substitute Options For Pet Food

February 25, 2010
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It is definitely a good idea to always keep the dog food pantry well stocked, but things can go wrong when you least expect it. That three-inch forecast for snow becomes an unexpected blizzard. Your husband took the car for a three-day trip and the dog food you just bought is in the trunk. You [...]

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Healthy Treats

February 11, 2010
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You need to have plenty of treats on hand when raising a puppy. You will need good, healthy treats to positively reinforce wanted behavioral traits during training and reinforcement sessions for dogs of all ages.
The problem is that there are a lot of “junk food” snacks for canines that offer little nutritional value. As the [...]

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Kongs

February 9, 2010
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Dogs of all ages can benefit from Kong products.
If you have a dog and you don’t know what a Kong is, you and your puppy are missing out on a fun toy that can provide hours of entertainment for the dog. In many cases, that means you can feel a little more secure about providing [...]

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Wet Puppy Food Versus Dry Puppy Food

February 3, 2010
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To feed wet or dry puppy food? That is the big question.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question seems to be nothing more than a matter of opinion. What is important is that you feed your puppy a high quality food that meets the standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). In [...]

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Selecting Puppy Dog Food

November 3, 2009
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While choosing the right puppy dog food is only one aspect of puppy care, it is perhaps one of the most important decisions when it comes to raising a healthy puppy. As opposed to humans, dogs tend to get their entire nutritional intake from just one type of food. Providing your dog with proper nutrition [...]

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