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A Scientific Study on the Benefits of Gently Cooked Dog Food

A new study published in January 2021 by Dr. Kelly Swanson, The Kraft Heinz Company Endowed Professor in Human Nutrition and a member of Nom Nom’s Scientific Advisory Board, is helping to prove how and why fresh food like ours is so advantageous for pet health.

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How to Clean Dog Vomit from the Carpet

No one loves coming home to dog vomit sprawled across the family room, but the good news is that it may not be as big of a problem is it appears at first glance.

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Why Is My Puppy Vomiting?

Puppy vomit: it happens. There are many reasons your pup might lose his lunch and most aren’t cause for concern. Still, it’s helpful to know a few key things to look out for to make sure you don’t have a more serious issue on your hands. Make sure to pay attention to the frequency of your puppy’s vomiting, along with the color of your puppy’s vomit.

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What is a Raw Food Diet for Dogs?

As the name alludes, a raw food diet contains raw or uncooked ingredients. As opposed to a fresh diet, where ingredients are lightly cooked, or a dry-food kibble diet, where ingredients are processed and extruded into pellets. Raw diets are trendy and controversial. Advocates often claim them as being more natural and having clear health benefits. Critics argue raw diets risk contamination and can be nutritionally inadequate and unbalanced.

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Misconceptions about Pet Dental Health

We took a deep look at current literature and the 2019 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats — which was prepared by a Task Force of veterinary and dental health professionals, who collectively used their expertise and current research to inform these guidelines. Using these resources we explored common misconceptions about your pet’s dental care to uncover the facts.

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A Guide to Dog Vomit

When your dog spits up, it’s only natural to feel some concern. Especially if it’s not a particularly common event in your four-legged household. While your instinct may be to dial up the vet as quickly as you can, there are plenty of circumstances where some tender love and care will suffice as proper treatment. Knowing when to call the pros and when to wait it out could save you plenty of time, headache and unnecessary expenses.

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