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A Guide to Moving with Pets

Whether it’s a move down the street or a trek across the country, moving with your pets can be overwhelming for both you and them. Larry Hawk, president of the ASPCA, says, “Moving is very stressful for a family. That stress is also experienced by the pets.” The universal rule of moving is to be as prepared as possible; however, ...

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Changing Your Puppy’s Diet from Commercial to Homemade

by Lew Olson, author of Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs Oftentimes, the first time we see our new puppy is after it has been whelped and reared. Chances are the puppy you bring home will not have been whelped and reared on a natural diet. We hope that once you get your puppy home, you will choose to feed ...

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Sun Protection Tees

Our dogs may be covered in fur but that doesn’t mean they are immune to sunburn. Summer is only half way over so there are plenty more hot days to come. Gold Paw Series offers the perfect sun-protection option with their new Sun Shield Tee. This shirt for fido offers UV protection but is designed for warm weather comfort. The ...

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An Unlikely Friendship

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The duck and the dog? Yes! These best friends live in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. It’s amazing how these creatures can form such a tight bond.

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Collar Keepsake

My sweet Ollie passed away in April and his bowl, collar, and leash still sit in a bag in the garage because I don’t know what to do with them. I’m not ready to throw them away, but I’m also not ready to use them for any other dog. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been in ...

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For the Pet Owner who has Everything

We all have that friend who is difficult to buy for. That friend who has everything. Here is something they might not have – A novelty toaster! These toasters will imprint over a dozen different dog breeds on your morning toast. In addition, there is also a toaster that toast your bread with a paw print on one side and ...

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6 Habits of Highly Effective Pet Owners

Being a good pet owners starts from the moment you are thinking about getting a pet all the way through their life. To ensure you enrich your pets life as much as they do for you, below are key habits to ensure you an effective pet owner. Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, the nation’s largest pet ...

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Milk Bone Ranks All American Doggy Road Trips

Summer is the top season for travel — but increasingly, Americans are choosing to hit the open road rather than brave airport delays. This summer, 88 percent of Americans will travel by car instead of by jet plane (according to AAA). In the spirit of the great American road trip, Milk-Bone teamed up with other products in the Big Heart ...

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Class Action Suit Filed Against Nestle Purina PetCare Company

An amended class action complaint (Case No. C-15-0569 EMC) was filed late yesterday against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company on behalf of consumers who purchased Beneful brand dog food and had pets suffer from internal organ distress, injury, or failure and death. The complaint, brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Purina failed to ...

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“Ollie” 2000-2015

It’s been more than two months since my sweet Ollie passed away. Yes, he is the “Ollie” in OllieDog Media, the name of my company and the inspiration behind Dog Living Magazine. I haven’t had the heart or the strength to write this memorial to him until now and even now, the tears flow down my cheeks as I think ...

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