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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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The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide for Pet Parents

9 Tips to Keep Your Home Clean and Odor-Free Spring cleaning is more than just a tradition – it’s a fresh start, especially for pet parents. With all the fur, dander, and mess that pets bri…

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10 Amazing Women Advancing the Dog Care Industry

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re stepping away from our regularly scheduled dog content to recognize some of the incredible women in our industry. From feeding and training your pup…

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Is Beef a Healthy Choice for Dogs?

Does your dog sniff the air or drool at your feet when you cook a steak dinner or burgers on the grill? If you’ve ever looked into those sweet pleading eyes and wished you could just slip your pu…

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Is a Dachshund 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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Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs

While the scent of coconut oil may be enough to trigger thoughts of warm, tropical breezes this versatile fat source may have many health benefits. There is evidence that it is beneficial for both …

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Can Dogs Eat Organ Meat? Learn the Benefits

Can dogs eat organ meats? Organ meats is an important part of your dog’s diet. Organ meats contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals that help dogs maintain strong muscles, a shiny coat, and …

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Can Dogs Have Grapes?

While you might love to share healthy snacks with your dog, guard your pups against grapes! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received 3,722 calls, or cases, involving grapes and raisin…

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Is Raw or Cooked Dog Food Better?

With so many different kinds of dog food available now, how do you know what is best for your pet’s needs? One of the biggest ‘debates’ our there is raw food vs. cooked? What is best for your…

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Pup Tune-up? Breaking Down Routine Maintenance for Dogs

Time flies when we’re living life with our best friends; before we know it, we’re overdue for a check-up, a grooming, or teeth cleaning for our pups. We broke down some useful (and nece…

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Introducing Your Dog to Cats: Five Tips For Interspecies Socializing

While cats and dogs are often portrayed as polar opposites, they can actually coexist quite peacefully in an interspecies household. We rounded up five of our best tips to help your dog and cat thr…

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