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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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Recover and Reset with Bland Diets for Dogs

Ever have a stomach bug? When you felt ready to eat did you start with a limited diet like dry toast or broth? If you have a dog, you may have cleaned up vomit or diarrhea a time or two. You may ha…

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Best Anti-Inflammatories for Dogs

What is inflammation and how does it affect my dog? Healthline defines inflammation as “your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, such as infections, injuries, and toxins, in…

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Food for Thought: Key Ingredients to Brain Health in Dogs

If you’re studying for an exam or prepping for a big presentation at work, you may have reached for some "brain food" to keep you sharp and focusing on the task at hand. The foods you r…

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Supplements for Dog Heart Health: Are They Necessary?

Heart disease is almost as common in dogs as in humans. While it is unlikely that your dog is smoking or living on just fatty cuts of steak, there are many other things that contribute to heart dis…

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Can I Train My Pup to Be a Therapy Dog?

Animal assisted therapies have become more and more popular in recent years. From therapeutic horseback riding to dogs visiting children’s hospitals many experts tout the healing power of animals…

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Brushing Up on Dental Health for Dogs

Canines are known for their pearly whites—-heck, we even have a tooth named after them! They use them to destroy our favorite pair of socks, inihilate their supper, and even scare away unwanted v…

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Breed Deets: Maltese Health & Wellness

Ranking in the top 40 of the American Kennel Club’s most popular breeds, the Maltese makes a great companion for many reasons. Weighing in at under 15 pounds, the Maltese is an ideal choice for a…

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Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms are a risk for your pup. From the city to the suburbs you pup can be infected no matter where you live. We explore ways to protect your pup from this dangerous paracite. What are heartwo…

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The Best Pain Relief for Your Pup

As a pet parent, there are few things worse than watching your dog suffer in pain. Whether acute pain from a medical procedure or injury or the kind of pain that comes from a disability or chronic …

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How Long Does It Take To Train a Dog?

If you were hoping for an easy and precise answer, sorry to disappoint but the answer to this question is a bit more complicated. If you have children, you probably know your kids (and their friend…

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