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Here is information about dog food from the nutritionist at the University of Minnesota.

Check for the AAFCO statement and buy a food made for your dog. If it’s a puppy, get puppy food and if it’s a big dog that exercises a lot go for a higher calorie count. You should also follow the feed directions on the bag.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/06/mans-best-friend-what-you-might-not-know-about-its-food/

Taking Your Dog Along For a Run? Check this ASPCA Guide to Exercising Your Pooch

The ASPCA has a helpful guide for bringing your dog along on your outdoor activities. Did you know, for instance, that German Shepherds, Great Danes and Dobermann Pinschers are susceptible to bloat? They have narrower digestive tracts and need more time to absorb their food. That’s why you shouldn’t exercise them right after a meal.

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This article from veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin is an in-depth look into why dogs bite (it’s not about dominance!) and ways to help a dog learn to respond more appropriately to the things he finds scary.

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Looking for fun, yet educational, dog bite prevention resources for kids? Try our Doggy Do’s and Don’ts coloring book. You can download it as a free pdf and print as may copies as you’d like, or you can purchase printed copies in packs of 25 from our store

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Chicken jerky treat update: The FDA has received almost 1,000 complaints from consumers whose dogs have been sickened by chicken jerky treats from China. Despite repeated tests since 2007, FDA scientists have been unable to detect any toxin responsible for the animal illnesses.

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Here is information about dog food from the nutritionist at the University of Minnesota.

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Taking Your Dog Along For a Run? Check this ASPCA Guide to Exercising Your Pooch

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Funny letter to the Humane Society (originally posted by the Animal Humane Society).

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Dallas is the latest city to report an upswing in the number of parvo cases. This is a very hardy virus and can survive in the environment for a long time. Make sure your dog is protected against parvo. Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations.

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Cancer sucks!

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