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The Top 10 Reasons to Walk Your Dog

We all know it is very important to walk our dogs, but today I want to share some of my own experiences and explore WHY it’s important to walk dogs. Here are my top 10 reasons to walk your dog. I’ve broken it down int...

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5 Ways to Increase your Dog’s Exercise

The following are five easy ways to increase your dog’s exercise. These tips could be used if you have a high-energy dog that needs to burn some mental and physical energy, or a dog that needs to burn a few extra calo...

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Balance in all things: Wordless Wednesday

Want a healthy and long living dog? Create an appropriate exercise routine and let SmartFeeder help you maintain a ‘balanced’ feeding schedule with Feeding Insights!

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Best Time of the Day

It’s 6am and no-one stirs in my house – except for me and my dog (who is already pacing outside, anticipating his daily outing). Five minutes later I’m on my bike with dog attached and primed for a 20-minute ride thro...

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U.S. Pet Obesity Statistics, 2011-2013

Dr. Ernie Ward and The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) recently released the 2013 results of their pet obesity survey. The study, conducted in the fall of 2013, shows no real improvement since 2011 in th...

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Beware the Bully Stick: Wordless Wednesday

Most dogs love bully sticks, but as a pet parent, be aware of their calorie content and other risks. Use veggies like carrots as an alternative. Check out the full story on Pawnation.

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5 Tips for Keeping Cats Flea Free

Like most people, in springtime, I look forward to warmer weather and blooming flowers. However, flowers are not the only thing that warmer weather brings, fleas pop up too. Preventing flea infestations on your cat an...

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Health Benefits of Having a Pet

In celebration of National Pet Month, we want to highlight some of the health benefits of having a pet.  Both dogs and cats can positively impact a person’s health.  Dogs can make great workout partners and can increa...

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Ok, so my pet is FAT…what do I do?

We have identified the four most common human behaviors that have led us to have so many (80 million) overweight dogs and cats.  These are listed below along with some suggestions on how to change or address each one....

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New Year’s Resolutions: What About Your Pet?

Yes, believe it or not, we are nearing the end of 2013 and about to embark on another holiday season.  With the turn of the calendar, often comes one or more “New Year’s resolutions” by well intended people looking to...

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Keys to a Fit and Healthy Pet

It is no secret that exercise and a well portioned, nutritious diet are the keys to having a fit and healthy pet.  In this post we will provide tips and discuss the benefits of both in greater detail. Exercise We ofte...

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How Much Does it Cost to Have a Chubby Pet?

Even if you think a little chub on your pet is cute, an overweight pet can have a shorter lifespan and a lower quality of life, not to mention, it can also be very costly to the pet parent. Here’s a look at exactly ho...