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Food Breakdown: Dog Food Superingredients

You’ve heard of superfoods, right? Those nutrient-packed, ultra beneficial foods that can do things like support your immune system, boost your digestive health, supply you with a significant dose of various vitamins?

A Raw Diet for Rover: The Basics

From South Beach to Atkins, from Ketogenic to Vegan, there are all kinds of popular diets out there to help people lose weight, gain muscle, feel more energetic, or live more

The Best Dog Brushes for Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds out there. Knowing how best to care for your dog’s coat is essential to being a good dog parent. Finding a comfortable brush that is

Giving Your Puppy Their First Bath

A puppy is often a handful when it comes to their first bath. The bigger the puppy the more of a challenge this might be. Scout is here to help you

How Pet Insurance Covers Heart Failure

Does your heart skip a beat when you see your dog? Mine sure does, because I love my crazy mutts! Perhaps it’s a subtle reminder that heart health is so important.

Best Dog Brushes for German Shepherds

German Shepherds are sweet and loving dogs but any German Shepherd pet parent can tell you some great stories about shedding and hair. It is important to Read More >

The First Day And Night With Your Puppy

Your puppy’s first night home is a time of anxious excitement that you try to tamp down. The puppy has to sleep, after all! Your puppy also needs some time

14 Best Dog Training Books for Puppy Owners

Becoming a new puppy parent is a majorly exciting and life changing experience. There is just so much to know in

Darwins Dog Food Service Review

As a kid, my family believed in feeding dry kibble to the family pooch. Our dog, a massive Newfie, was a lazy and lethargic beast. I used Read More >

How To Establish A Daily Routine For A Puppy

You’ve got your new puppy, now you need a puppy schedule. Puppy training isn’t easy, but you can start things out on the right note by establishing a daily routine for

How To Pick Out Toys For A Puppy

One of the things you must have in order before bringing home your puppy is toys. Your puppy needs enriching toys of a few different types to keep his natural

How Pet Insurance Covers Upset Stomachs

You know right away that your own stomach’s upset when you feel the dreaded pain, discomfort, and other symptoms begin. But what about when your canine companion has tummy troubles? When

Dog Dental Insurance: The Best Plans and Why You Need It

Your dog’s teeth are important. Even the most well-meaning dog parents sometimes forget just how important dental care is. If you have health insurance for your dog then your plan might

Buying a Dog House: Complete Buyer’s Guide & What You Need To Know

For those dog parents who already have dog houses and are just looking for an upgrade, then shopping around for a dog house is a cinch. However, if you are a first-time dog house Read More >

The 8 Best Dog Houses for Sale on Amazon

Every dog needs a space they can call their own. For some dogs, a house is critical to comfort whereas others just like something that allows them to get out of the weather every so often. Scout

How Pet Insurance Covers Skin Cysts

If you are a dog parent like me, then you know that checking your dog’s skin is vital to his/her health. Just like humans, dogs tend to develop small circular bumps on

How Pet Insurance Covers Heartworm Treatment

As soon as the weather turns warm, the mosquitoes come out in droves, and they can pose a serious health risk for your dog. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease, a quite horrendous and

Kennel Comfort: Making Your Dog’s Crate as Pleasant as Possible

Our philosophy is this: if you live amongst creature comforts, the beckoning soft couch, gentle pillows and the oh-so-soft soothing blankets fresh out of the dryer, then your furry little one should too. This is particularly important if

All About Puppy Kindergarten

As a new pet parent, training your new puppy should be one of the top things on your list of dog-related activities. Socialization, good manners, and obedience training are essential for all

12 Best Dog Foods for Maintaining Joint Health

Feeding your dog a quality dog food has a lot of benefits, but when you have a dog that has a genetic background that makes them prone to joint and hip stress and pain, you