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Mary Concepcion, BSc

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Mary has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuroscience, and has been specializing in animal science writing for over ten years. She's very experienced in scientific reports, data analysis and science-based research, and obsessed with accurate information.

9 Superfoods for Dogs That Improve Their Health (According to Science)

Although they have been around for millennia, the concept of superfoods has only entered the mainstream discussion within the last two decades. People refer...

9 Rational Ways to Assess Healthy Dog Food

You are what you eat. This saying is as true for dogs as it is for humans.  The inclusion of healthy foods is essential to...

4 Good Reasons to Feed Human Food to Dogs

At some point during the history that man has shared with their dogs, a rumor was started and began circulating. It would forever change...

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