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  We are all looking forward to spending some time outdoors as the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, and our dogs feel the same way. (Picture Source: Seth Castelle) Summer is the peak of a dog’s social life with long walks, dog parks and a lot of fetch time! Here are a few times on how to get your canine companions ready for summer:  1. Get that haircut! We all love the shorter hair when the heat strikes and pets are no different. Make a trip to an experienced groomer and trim off the extra hair your pooch may...

If you have missed the first part, click here. In this sequel we continue to look at dog food ingredients and what you need to know to make an educated decision to determine the quality of your dog food.  I will conclude the post with a list of things to look out for, both beneficial and harmful for dogs along with a food scoring chart. I got the list when I was fostering dogs with the Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas and I find it to be very beneficial. The list also scores some of the popular dog food...

  I remember when I decided to start baking dog treats, I started looking at the ingredients in some of the popular store-bought treats. I was often staring down at a list of chemicals, by-products, non-specific animal sources, etc. Little did I know that dog food manufacturers have taken simplicity out of dog food purchasing. With a plethora of dog food, it is crucial to take a step back to understand what is going inside the packaging. In the interest of keeping the post short and to the point, let us get into the gritty details.   Pet Food Naming...