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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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8 Ways to Celebrate the 8 Days of Hanukkah with Your Pup

If you are a new pet parent and you’re celebrating Hanukkah with your pup for the first time, you might be at a loss for how to add your new family member to beloved traditions. While your pup ma…

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Dog-approved Cookie Recipes for Your Next Bake-off

Here at Ollie, we love a good fake internet holiday. ESPECIALLY if it give an excuse to indulge in treats—-not that we need one. December 4th is National Cookie Day, which feels more like a kick-…

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Best Dog Food for Urinary Tract Health

When you think of urinary tract healthy the first thing that comes to mind is probably making sure your pup is adequately hydrating and going to the bathroom regularly. You may not know that your d…

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Breed Deets: Are Mutts Really Healthier?

One of the biggest debates in pet health is if mutts (mixed-breed dogs) are healthier than their purebred counterparts. This might be an important consideration when deciding what type of dog to ad…

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Does My Dog Need to Go on a Winter Diet?

As the days get shorter and colder we (and our pups) tend to spend more time indoors. You might notice that in the cooler weather you change your diet to heartier meals like soups, stews and other …

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Feeding a High-Energy Dog: What You Really Need to Know

Do you have an active dog who is always hungry? Have you ever wondered if you’re really giving your pup enough food to support their active lifestyle? What about the reverse? Are you feeding your…

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Ollie’s Nose to Tail Guide to Winter Health and Wellness for Your Pup

Winter weather brings a host of challenges to our own health and wellness routines. From dry skin and chapped lips to bloody noses and cold and flu spikes, there are many changes you might make to …

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Common Food Allergies for Dogs and How to Avoid Them

If your dog is like mine they LOVE to eat. They’d eat anything you give them. Okay fine, maybe not lettuce or raw green beans, but the list is short and the things your pup won’t put in their m…

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How to Pup-Proof Your Holiday Menu

With the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday clearly around the menu, its no surprise that it’s an epic tease for hungry pups. If you’re spending the day (or week) in the kitchen roasting, ba…

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This Thanksgiving Isn’t for the Birds—Tips for Celebrating with Your Dog

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Since spring, we’ve been learning to adapt to celebrating on smaller scales as COVID-19 remains a serious concern in the United States. We were all ho…

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