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Marissa Taffer

Marissa Taffer is a consultant, writer and strategist based in Philadelphia. She lives and works with her rescue dog Charlie, a certified therapy dog.

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10 Home Remedies for Fleas on Dogs that Actually Help

10 Home Remedies for fleas on dogs and how to prevent your dog from getting fleas in the first place.

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Why Your Dog Refuses to Walk: The Guide To Understand

Have you ever taken your dog for a walk and wondered why they refuse to walk?

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Can Dogs Eat Squash? Benefits And Risks Explained

The benefits of butternut squash, zucchini, and pumpkin for dogs.

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Shih Tzu Pros and Cons: Is a Shih Tzu the Right Dog for You?

If you’re considering adding a new member to your family, you may be spending a lot of time researching the perfect breed for your lifestyle. There are many things to consider from the makeup of …

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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Causes and What to Do

Have you ever seen a dog that looks like they are gasping for breath and making a very loud honking sound? This noise may have been a bit alarming if you didn’t know what the pup was doing. This …

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How Much Wet Food To Feed A Dog?

There are many different diets available for pups today. It is easy to get confused between marketing gimmicks and quality nutrition. With pictures of fresh wholesome meat and delicious looking fru…

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7 Chihuahua Pros And Cons: Should You Get A Chi?

Small and mighty is the most accurate way to describe Chihuahuas. These petite pups have larger than life personalities. If you live in an apartment or don’t have a big back yard, you may have co…

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Dachshund Pros and Cons: Is a Weiner Dog Right for You?

The Dachshund. Comical, clever, unusually squat and immensely fun to dress in costume, this is the Danny DeVito of dog breeds. But before you run out to get the puppy + hot dog costume combo you sh…

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Worms in Dogs: 7 Natural Dewormer Home Remedies For Dogs

Roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms—oh, yuck! Intestinal worms are more than a gross nuisance, as they can make your dog sick and infect other pets and humans. If your dog has worms, …

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Why Dogs Gag and When to See a Vet

Every experienced dog owner knows that one sound that can make them spring out of bed in the middle of the night. The sound of their dog heaving or gagging right before they throw up. This is espec…

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