The short answer: Yes — Salmonella can contaminate dog food, especially raw diets. Dogs may vomit or get diarrhea, or show no signs while shedding bacteria in their stool. Treat dog food like raw meat: wash your hands and bowls, keep it away from human food, and check FDA recalls. Call your vet if your
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Most adult dogs need roughly 1 to 5½ cups of a typical dry food per day, depending on weight — about 350 to 1,960 calories. Puppies need more calories per pound of body weight, while many seniors do well on a little less. Use the calculator below for a personalized estimate, then fine-tune every few
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A real dog rescue keeps dogs fed, housed, and under veterinary care. On October 5, 2026, deputies seized about 30 dogs from a Washington “rescue” where they were allegedly starving. Here are the dog rescue red flags to check before you adopt or donate. What happened at Pittie Project PNW? On Monday, October 5, 2026,
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A safe dog boarding facility lets you tour every area, requires proof of vaccinations, keeps dogs supervised by trained staff, and has a clear emergency plan. The biggest dog boarding red flags are a refused tour, no vaccination requirements, overcrowding, dirty conditions, and staff who seem disinterested in your dog. Check all nine red flags
Antifreeze poisoning in dogs happens when a dog ingests ethylene glycol, the sweet-tasting chemical in antifreeze. Dogs first act drunk, then briefly seem to recover, then crash with kidney failure 36–72 hours later. Antidote treatment only works if started within 8–12 hours of ingestion — so if you suspect exposure, call your veterinarian or animal
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What every dog owner should know Dog flu — canine influenza — is a real, recurring risk for any dog that spends time around other dogs. It spreads quickly in places where dogs gather closely — shelters, kennels, daycares, groomers, and busy dog parks — and it can strike any time of year, not just
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Separation anxiety in dogs is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — behavior problems owners face. The short version: it is treatable, but it takes gradual desensitization, not quick fixes. A calm 14-day starter plan built on short, structured sessions can lay the foundation for a dog who learns that being alone
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