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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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Shih Tzu 101: 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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Does My Dog Have a Yeast Infection?

Yeast dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs fairly regularly for many dogs. It is especially common to see this in skin folds, ears, between their paw pads, or in other hot, humi…

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What to Add to Dog’s Kibble: Healthy Food Your Pup Will Love

Incorporating fresh whole foods in your dog’s diet can improve their health and quality of life. Expand your pup’s palate—and their wellbeing—with these 10 foods.

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6 Ways Our Pups Prepped Us for Parenthood

When you bring home your new pup, what you might not realize is that your dog may be preparing you to become a parent to a human baby someday. Today we look at all the ways that your pup helps you …

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Celebrating Our Dogs’ Moms with a Pledge to End Puppy Mills

As Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, we’re thinking about our dog’s biological moms. What do you know about your dog’s biological mom? If you got your pup from a breeder or they were bor…

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Is Kibble Dry Food Bad for My Dog?

With so many options for feeding your dog, it can get pretty overwhelming. As a Dog Eared reader, we know you’re the kind of pet parent who wants the best for your pup. We break down the pros and…

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Spotting and Ridding Your Dog of Fleas

Did you know that “flea” is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? Pretty gross, right? While you might not care to learn about al…

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6 Steps to Greener Pup Parenting

When it comes to a greener home you do everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint. What about when it comes to your pup? Here are 6 things you can start doing right now to reduce your carbo…

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Itching to Know: Avoiding and Treating Ticks on Dogs

If you’re headed for some outdoor fun with your pup, there are quite a few things you’ll want to do to keep them safe. You’ll make sure they’re microchipped, put on a leash and a collar or …

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Your Guide to First-Year Puppy Vaccines

When you bring home a new puppy one of the first things you will want to do is take them to the vet. This is for a number of reasons. The first is to ensure they are healthy. If you bought the pup …

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