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Retractable leashes are dangerous for: you, your dog, other people and their dogs. Please don't use them.

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Purina fought hard to deny any issues re: sick and dead animals.
We understand lots of people are loyal to Purina and change is hard, but for the sake of your animals please make a better choice.

971 Pet Food Complaints Reported to FDA January 2024 91% of the complaints were regarding Purina Pet Foods.

Awesome help from Dogs Naturally. We highly recommend you follow them, and keep yourself informed on the more natural remedies possible for your animals. We've even learned things for ourselves. :)

How To Calm Dog Anxiety Naturally - Dogs Naturally Dog anxiety is common and can stop your dog from enjoying everyday activities. If your dog gets stressed, try these natural solutions ...

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We all need to step away from the rice mythology.
Pumpkin is way better. :)

When dogs have digestive issues, you might think of giving them rice, but it’s not the best choice.

Rice lacks essential fiber and nutrients needed for recovery and carries risks like arsenic contamination, which can lead to serious health issues.

Rice is also high in carbohydrates, increasing the risk of diabetes—now affecting 1 in 300 dogs.

Nutritionally, rice offers little value, lacking in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients crucial for a dog’s diet. Furthermore, substituting meat with rice in dog food reduces the intake of essential amino acids like taurine, necessary for their health.

Dogs have thrived for millennia on meats and specific plant materials, not on processed grains like rice.

Choosing alternatives that align with their natural dietary needs is crucial for their wellbeing. For more insights on why rice might not be the right choice for your dog.

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Crate training isn't for every dog, but there would certainly be a lot less dogs in shelters if more dogs were crate trained. It prevents so many problems. It helps with house training. It teaches them how to self entertain (give them a safe, chew toy) and patiently be alone. It gives them personal space and quite time, which we all need. It keeps them safe when you are away which is vital in their first 2 yrs of development. And it keeps your stuff safe. All good reasons to crate train.
Great article from Whole Dog Journal.

Dog Crate Anxiety - Whole Dog Journal Whole Dog Journal outlines five things you can do if your dog refuses to get in a crate or suffers from dog crate anxiety.

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Dog respiratory illness in decline in Colorado Springs, nationwide | OutThere Colorado Colorado Springs dog owners might be relieved to know that cases of the mysterious respiratory illness that hit the region last fall are in decline since the beginning of 2024.