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Jennifer is a professional writer from Ontario with published work in newspapers and magazines all over the world. Now caring for two rescues, her biggest passion is dog care and nutrition, and uncovering the truths about the pet industry and products we use with our pets.

4 Worst and Most Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid Used in Dog...

Dog food can cost a pretty penny. While some pet owners may associate higher cost of pet food with higher quality dog food ingredients, in some...

17 Tax Deductions for Pet Owners

Most of us love our dogs like children, but the law doesn't recognize them as such, and we can't claim them as dependents on...

A Dog Sleeping in Bed With Their Owner: Statistics and Should...

How many dog owners have their dog sleeping in bed with them? A few months ago, a survey of 23,000 pet owners was conducted....

Shelter Dogs: What To Look For In The Dog & The...

With many shelters consistently at maximum capacity, it’s always a great idea to adopt a dog whenever possible. For some pet owners, the thought...

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Man Lost Arm After Neighbor’s Dogs’ Attack in his Own Yard

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—46-year-old Paul Striegl was smoking inside his yard when two dogs attacked him, costing the Northeast side resident one of his arms. The...