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Best Dog Food For Pit Bulls: Our Top Picks For All Ages, Skin Allergies & Affordable Options

Despite the bad rap Pit Bulls get in the media, they’re extremely popular family pets due to their loyal and highly affectionate personalities. If you’re a proud pittie parent, you know your pup is a muscular powerhouse who burns a lot of energy. And this requires a diet higher in calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fats than many other dogs need.

I’ll explain the nutritional needs of Pit Bulls for each life stage and give you my top picks to help you find the ideal diet for your furry friend. I also highlight food that’s ideal for some common health concerns with pitties, such as skin allergies and joint problems.

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What To Do If My Dog Eats Too Fast & Vomits: 8 Tips

Eating isn’t a race, but explaining that to our dogs is easier said than done. Guzzling food can result in choking, vomiting, and even bloating. However, you can help slow your dog down and try to prevent these things from happening. I’ll share some tips on how to stop your pup from inhaling his food.

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EasyDNA Dog Allergy Test Review: Discover Health Issues

If your dog is scratching a lot or having frequent digestion problems, they could be intolerant to certain food ingredients or environmental factors, like pollen or dust. You can find out which substances are causing your dog distress through an at-home dog allergy test. EasyDNA, a global company that offers a variety of at-home DNA and other tests for dogs and people, has a dog allergy test kit that’s easy to do at home and promises results in just a few weeks. Is their test worth it? And do the results give you enough information for you to actively help your pup? We’ll answer these questions and more…

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BarkBox Review: Delivering A Howling Good Time

Does your household suffer from bored dog syndrome? Feel like you can’t keep your pooch satisfied? Let BarkBox come to the rescue. A BarkBox subscription gives your pup a surprise gift box every month, full of new toys, healthy treats and grooming products. BarkBox saves you time shopping around for a variety of quality toys and all-natural treats your dog will love. Winner of our Best Dog Subscription Box comparison, Barkbox delivers compared to the dozens of other dog subscription boxes on the market. Read our Barkbox review to see why…

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Spot & Tango Review: All-Natural, Fresh & Shelf-Stable Dog Food (With Personal Experience)

Making sure your dog gets a nutritious diet without a lot of additives and preservatives isn’t easy. But you can get all-natural, human-grade dog food delivered right to your door with Spot & Tango. They offer fresh meals and a unique shelf-stable alternative, called UnKibble, that doesn’t skimp on quality. We give you the low-down on their recipes, pricing and more. See how our pups rated their food.

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The Farmer’s Dog Review: Farm To Bowl Dog Food

Reading the nutrition labels of some dog foods can be scary. They often include ingredients you can’t pronounce and manufacturing processes you may not trust. When it comes to dog food, if you wouldn’t eat it, why should your dog? That’s where The Farmer’s Dog comes in.

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Embark Dog DNA Test Reviews: Is Your Dog’s Breed (Or Age) A Mystery? (With Our Personal Experience)

We were considering giving our dogs DNA tests but heard that they can be unreliable. You’ll be happy to know that’s not the case with Embark’s newest at-home dog genetic testing kits. Thanks to recent scientific advances, Embark now offers the most accurate at-home dog DNA test available on the market — for breed identification, genetic health risks, and age. They also sell oral and gut health tests as well as purebred tests. There’s something for every dog owner to learn. Read on to find out how much we were able to discover about our dogs!

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Wisdom Panel Review: My Dog’s Real DNA Test Results

When my husband and I adopted our dog Sally in 2017 we were extremely curious about her dog breed makeup. We suspected she was hound of some sort but were uncertain of what type or anything else beyond that. So, we decided to take a dog DNA test to learn more. We completed a Wisdom Panel test for her and in less than two weeks, we had the results. What we discovered in the results was completely surprising to us…

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HempMy Pet Review: Do They Offer High-Quality CBD Products?

CBD oils and treats are an increasingly popular alternative remedy for such conditions as arthritis, anxiety, digestive problems and more. But not all CBD products are created equal. You want a high-quality formula without any fillers or harmful chemicals. Do HempMy Pet’s CBD oils and treats meet the highest standards? And what’s their product line? We’ll answer these questions and more.

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HolistaPet Review: Are Their CBD Pet Products Safe & Effective?

Are you considering trying out CBD as an alternative all-natural remedy for your dog but aren’t sure which brand to go with? HolistaPet is a popular option for thousands of pet parents because they manufacture pet-specific CBD oils, treats, and many other products. Is HolistaPet legit? Can their products really help with your dog’s anxiety, arthritis, aches, and other ailments?

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King Kanine Review: The Best CBD Oil & Treats For Pets?

CBD oils and treats for dogs are one of the fastest-growing, all-natural remedy trends this year. Based on what pet CBD experts say, one of the most trusted manufacturers for these products is King Kanine — a company founded in 2015 that specializes in a select few all-natural pet CBD and grooming products. King Kanine claims their products contain the purest CBD (0% THC) and all-natural ingredients you’ll find, but do their oils, treats and other CBD products — and company practices — live up to what they promise?

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Best Dog Foods: Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan vs Taste of the Wild vs Royal Canin vs Nutro vs Diamond Naturals vs Ollie vs Farmer’s Dog & More

What’s the best dog food? That’s such an open-ended question, right? Dogs have very different dietary needs, depending on their age, allergies, and many other health concerns. We know it’s so hard to find the best dog food for your pup’s diet type and health needs, as well as your budget. So our experts have broken down some of the best dog foods on the market into specific categories to help you decide which is the best option for you and your pup’s needs.

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