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Is Your Dog’s Medicine Recalled? What the 4,000-Product Recall Means for You

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Yes — check your dog’s medicine. Wedgewood Pharmacy recalled nearly 4,000 compounded veterinary medication listings shipped between February 18 and October 6, 2026, because lab testing data may have been unreliable, leaving some products weaker or stronger than labelled. If your dog takes a compounded medicine, check the recall list and call your vet before

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Thousands of Toxic Sea Hares Just Washed Up — and They Can Poison Your Dog

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Are sea hares dangerous to dogs? Yes — they can be. Sea hares are sea slugs that store toxins from the algae they eat, using them as a chemical defence against predators. When a dog licks, mouths, or swallows a beached sea hare, the result can be severe poisoning. Poison experts describe contact as potentially

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What to Do If Your Dog Goes Missing: Lessons From a 34-Day Yellowstone Miracle

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Jack Russell terrier standing alert on a mountain trail — Luna survived 34 days lost in Yellowstone

Here’s what to do if your dog goes missing: stay calm and act fast. Search the area on foot without chasing, leave your scent — a worn shirt, their bed — at the last-seen spot, alert neighbors and shelters within the hour, and post a clear photo with the location and time to local lost-pet

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Halloween Safety Guide for Dogs

Golden retriever sitting next to a glowing jack-o'-lantern in a cozy Halloween-decorated living room

Halloween Safety Guide for Dogs The short answer: Keep all Halloween candy out of your dog’s reach (chocolate, xylitol-sweetened treats, and raisins are the big dangers), choose costumes that don’t block breathing, sight, or movement, keep lit candles and chewable decorations away, manage the doorbell with a quiet separate room, and make sure ID tags

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Salmonella in Dog Food: The Bowl-Side Risk Most Owners Never Think About

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Overhead view of a dog food bowl filled with kibble on a wooden floor, with a dog's paws nearby

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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Dog Exercise Needs Finder

Most adult dogs need somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours of activity a day, and the right amount depends on your dog’s energy level, age, and health — not a one-size-fits-all number. Answer the questions below and get a personalized daily target with a sample split of walks, play, and mental enrichment. Puppies follow

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Dog Food Portion Calculator

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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