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7 Must-Have Items For Your Senior Dog

As our dogs age, they require a little extra comfort and care – and after everything they do for us, they definitely deserve it! Help your senior pooch stay safe, happy and healthy with these 7 must-have items. 1. A Supportive Bed Older dogs spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping and most of their waking hours lounging, so a high-quality orthopedic bed may be the most important product you can provide. Memory foam beds are great for seniors … Read more

8 Foolproof Steps To Prevent Ear Infections In Dogs

Ear infections are messy, stinky, frustrating, and worst of all, uncomfortable for your dog. Several factors contribute to the development of yeast or bacterial ear infections including allergies and excess hair or moisture in the ear. The following 8 steps can help you get ahead of the causes and prevent this itchy, painful and all-too-common problem from affecting your pup. 1. Know your dog’s risk. While any dog can develop ear infections, several breeds are especially prone to them. Cocker … Read more

Is Your Dog Constantly Biting Their Paws? Here’s How You Can Help

Does your dog chew her paws? Is she always biting at her feet, no matter how much you encourage her otherwise? Does nonstop paw licking drive you and the dog to madness? Licking and biting of the toes and paws is a common behavior among dogs. While some degree of licking is considered normal, dogs with red, swollen paws or chronic saliva staining likely have an underlying medical problem. If this sounds like the state of your dog’s feet, it … Read more

A Perfect Pairing: How Omegas & Probiotics Can Help Ease Allergies

Since the release of our iHeartDogs probiotic chews for dogs, people have been asking whether or not they should switch their dog to that from the Project Paws® Omega 3-6-9 Select Chews to help control their dog’s allergies. While each product individually can help reduce symptoms of allergies, the products work differently and actually work best in conjunction with each other to reduce your dog’s itching and scratching. Omega-3 helps reduce inflammation. Inflammation can cause all sorts of health problems including allergies, arthritis, inflammatory … Read more

The 5 Most Popular Anti-Aging Supplements for Dogs

As our dogs age, they undergo many of the same changes as humans. Their metabolism slows, potentially causing weight gain; the cartilage in their joints breaks down leading to osteoarthritis; their delicate immune systems become more susceptible to disease; and many experience the heartbreaking symptoms of canine dementia. While we cannot stop time, we can help slow its effects with the right combination of diet, exercise, preventive veterinary care and high-quality supplements. The following five supplements are among the most … Read more

5 Tips For Easing Your Senior Dog’s Allergies

The tell-tale signs of allergies usually become apparent before a dog’s senior years, but it is not unheard of for itching, redness, and inflamed skin to develop later in life. Those that already struggle with allergic skin may also begin to experience more flare-ups as their bodies weaken with age. Related: Best Allergy Supplements To Give Your Pup It’s never too late for allergies to appear – and luckily, it’s never too late to get them under control! If your … Read more

Why Omega-3 Can Help A Dog Who Is Constantly Biting Their Paws

If your dog frequently chews on his paws, you know how painful it is to watch, let alone how excruciating it can be for your pup. Once you’ve ruled out infections, and environmental/food allergens, one of the most effective ways to soothe the itch is to ensure your dog is getting enough essential fatty acids in his diet. Sadly, most dogs aren’t. Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids are derived from fish oils and plant-based sources. They benefit dogs’ skin … Read more

Improved Project Paws® Omega Select Chews – What You Need to Know!

You may have noticed our Project Paws® Omega-3 Select chews have been out of stock for some time now. We’d like to apologize for any inconvenience and tell you that it was for a really good reason! We’ve been working on the recipe in order to make our omega chews even better and we believe we really hit it out of the park with what we’ve come up with. Introducing our improved Project Paws® Omega 3-6-9 Select Chews! With the … Read more

The 1 Essential Nutrient Your Dog Probably Isn’t Getting From Food, But Desperately Needs

Most of us are now beginning to understand the benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in both our diets, and the diets of our pets. However, did you know that Omega-3 fatty acids are highly susceptible to heat, and when dog food is cooked or processed the extreme heat renders most Omega’s biologically unavailable? That means your dog is not receiving any of the benefits – and could be suffering because of it. Many dry dog food brands claim to contain Omega-3 … Read more

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