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Beagles with Skin Allergies

Learn how to treat your Beagle's skin allergies with food and nutrition.

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The Microbes in Your Pet's Mouth

Bacteria are everywhere—even your pet’s mouth. But most of the species that live there aren’t going to make your pet sick. They play an important role in keeping your pet healthy. And scientists are constantly learning more about the links between the oral microbiome and health.

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The Microbiome and Your Pet's Joints

As your pet ages, it may be harder for them to move around. Scientists have found links between the microbiome and joint pain—whether from age-related arthritis or inflammatory arthritis caused by a malfunctioning immune system. Future research could help researchers develop new treatments to protect our pets’ joints.

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A Dog's Share (of the Microbiome)

Bacteria are everywhere—including on you and your pet. Scientists have learned that these bacteria have a profound effect on overall health, and exchanging microbes with dogs early in life could help.

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Obesity & The Microbiome in Dogs

People’s waistlines are expanding around the world—and so are those of their pets. Eating habits are partially to blame, but could gut microbes play a part as well? Researchers are exploring how the bacteria living in your pet’s gut are linked to obesity in order to find ways to combat weight gain.

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The Best Dog Food for Health Support

Marissa Lawson's German Shepherd, Riley, had stomach issues, low energy, and a dull coat. Nom Nom turned all of that around.

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