Why Is My Dog Always Hungry? Tips for Handling Insatiable Appetites

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Your dog scarfs down dinner and then begs for treats. You put as much food in the bowl as is recommended, but it isn’t enough. What’s going on? Is there a Problem? While some dogs seem almost genetically predispositioned to approach every meal ravenously hungry and as though it might be their last, most of the time this  is a …

4 All Natural Ways to Kill and Repel Fleas

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Fleas and dogs don’t mix. Or too often they do. Flea bites can cause excessive itching and skin allergies in dogs. Dog owners need to prevent flea infestations and know how to deal with fleas when found. Prevention starts with a healthy dog. That means choosing fresh, lightly cooked food that offers your dog all the nutrition she needs, along with regular …

Shake Some Paws: Train Your Dog to Greet People

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Whether people visit you at home or you run into people when you’re out and about, at some point you’ll need to introduce your dog to other people. While your dog doesn’t literally have to shake paws, you’ll want to teach your dog how to meet people appropriately. (Sometimes you’ll need to teach people how to greet your dog too!) …

3 Ways to Reduce Your Dog’s Allergy Symptoms with Food Alone

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Nobody wants to see their dog suffering with itchy skin or rashes. Both of these are a common symptom of allergies. Allergies may be caused by many things. Fleas are the biggest cause, but food and environmental factors (soaps, pollen, etc.) may also be culprits. Food intolerances (often confused with allergies) may be due to the way a food is …

Behavior Tip: 10 Commands Every Dog Should Know

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A well-trained dog is a joy to be around. What’s more, training keeps your dog safe. If your dog listens and follows commands, you can stop him from getting into unpleasant or even unsafe situations. Every dog should know these 10 commands: 1. Sit Sit is one of the first commands many people teach. A dog that is sitting isn’t …

7 Great Websites for Planning Dog-Friendly Vacations

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Do you love to get away, but hate leaving your dog? You could kennel them or hire a pet sitter—or better yet, you could take them with you! Vacationing with your dog lets you take a break and see new places without missing your best friends (or them missing you!) Traveling with a dog takes a little planning. You’ll need …

Is Dog Suffering in Silence?

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Our founder, Karen Scoggins, loved her dog Hunter. Sadly, in 2006 Hunter became suddenly ill. Shortly after he died, the culprit—contaminated dog food—made headlines around the country. Had Hunter suffered for long? It’s hard to say. Dogs can’t tell us when they hurt. As dog parents, we need to learn to recognize signs that our dogs are suffering. And then …

Weaning Puppies? 3 Reasons Breeders Love My Perfect Pet

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Weaning puppies can be challenging and messy. Input—getting the puppy to eat new food—can be a struggle, and the output can be downright messy and smelly. Weaning puppies often get diarrhea as their systems are still developing the enzymes needed to digest processed food. It doesn’t have to be that way. My Perfect Pet food makes weaning cleaner, easier, and …

What to Feed Your Dog for Healthy Teeth & Gums

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Would you eat chips to clean your teeth? Of course not. Crunchy food doesn’t clean your teeth, and it doesn’t your dog’s teeth either. Actually, dry hard food is more likely to remain wedged in teeth and gums. That can become a problem. Improper care of your dog’s teeth and gums can lead to a host of issues. Bad breath, …