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Food and weight for dogs

Keeping your dog in shape can help them to stay healthy. Discover advice from our vets on what your dog can and can't eat, how to manage their weight and fun recipes for you to try!

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Dangers, Health

Warning over imported jerky treats linked to illness in dogs

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Health

Dog dieting tips

A dog eating a bland diet from a bowl.
General knowledge, Health

Bland diet for dogs and cats

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How to

How to make pupcakes for your dog

xylitol
Dangers, Health

Xylitol poisoning in dogs

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How to

Peanut butter bites

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How to

How to make a dog-friendly birthday cake

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How to

Apple, carrot and chicken ice pops for dogs

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Dangers, Out and about

Is horse manure dangerous to dogs?

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Dangers, Health

Foods poisonous to dogs

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Getting a dog, Health

Keeping your dog in shape

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Dangers

Hidden dangers to dogs

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