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		<title>Quibble Over Kibble</title>
		<link>http://www.darwinspet.com/2010/08/quibble-over-kibble/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeanne Romano</dc:creator>
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The Internet is one of the most amazing tools of our time; it’s also one of the biggest sources of misinformation. Considering there are about a gazillion (yes, it’s a real number) gigabytes of half-truths at our fingertips, it’s no surprise that there are scores of myths out there. 
MYTH-INFORMATION THAT NEEDS CLARIFICATION:
Not True &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get an Old Dog to Eat</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Tashjian</dc:creator>
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My Rottie/Shepard mix Sheba is 15 years old now, and has started to show signs of age. Most notably her appetite has waned – she’s been an enthusiastic eater all her life (she’s been eating raw since I adopted her more than 10 years ago), but now she often needs a bit of coaxing to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Support Your Pet’s Natural Immune System</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Grosjean</dc:creator>
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The immune system is an intricate biological protection system responsible for determining what belongs to and in the body versus what does not belong and requires elimination.  It defends the body against infection, disease and foreign substances.  Keeping your pet’s immune system in good shape will go a long way in preventing ill health and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Should I Start Feeding Raw Food to My Puppy?</title>
		<link>http://www.darwinspet.com/2010/02/when-should-i-start-feeding-raw-food-to-my-puppy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Brown</dc:creator>
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We often get asked how soon it is okay to start puppies on raw food. By far, the very best time to start feeding puppies high-quality raw foods is when they are still in the womb. Some studies suggest that conditions  in the womb, including the mom’s diet, may be just as important as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restoring Digestive Health for Your Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Grosjean</dc:creator>
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For dogs and cats that exhibit digestive difficulties such as loose stools, additional supplements can help support the health of the intestinal lining. 
Probiotic supplements can aid in re-establishing the healthy bacteria needed by your pet’s digestive system.  You can give human probiotic supplements to dogs and cats, just adjust the dosage to your pet’s weight, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Your Dogs and Cats Detoxify</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Grosjean</dc:creator>
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Detoxification is essential for any animal that has been treated with multiple courses of medications such as steroids, antibiotics or antihistamines which are often prescribed for animals with itchy skin or digestive disorders. Even pets who have been on a heavily processed diet for years will experience a build up of toxins in their body [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Identify and Treat Food Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Grosjean</dc:creator>
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Is your companion itchy?  Does she have digestive difficulties?  These are some of the most common issues that cause guardians to seek veterinary care for their companions.  Sometimes it is difficult to get to the bottom of those troublesome itches and tummy upsets.  They may be a sign of food allergies or sensitivities. 
The most common [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid Rancid Fats in Your Pet Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Brown</dc:creator>
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It’s important to avoid feeding rancid fats to our dogs and cats. When fatty acids become oxidized, or “turn rancid”, they are profoundly changed. Rancid fats in the diet reduce the nutritive value of the protein, degrade vitamins and antioxidants, and can cause diarrhea, liver, and heart problems, macular degeneration in the eyes, cell damage, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Easy Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Health by Feeding the Right Balance of Fats</title>
		<link>http://www.darwinspet.com/2009/11/4-easy-steps-to-improve-your-dog%e2%80%99s-health-by-feeding-the-right-balance-of-fats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Brown</dc:creator>
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In my earlier post on fats in a dog&#8217;s diet, I introduced the concept that improving the balance and types of fat that your dog eats is the best thing you can do to improve the chances that your dog lives a long, healthy, happy life.
Here are four easy steps you can take to feed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Balanced Fats Are Critical to a Dog’s Health</title>
		<link>http://www.darwinspet.com/2009/11/balanced-fats-are-critical-to-a-dog%e2%80%99s-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.darwinspet.com/2009/11/balanced-fats-are-critical-to-a-dog%e2%80%99s-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Brown</dc:creator>
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More than any other nutrient, a dog becomes the fats she eats. Yet fats are often the least understood aspect of canine diets and consequently few dogs are fed a proper balance of fats.
Fortunately, improving the balance and types of fat that your dog eats is easy. It’s the best thing that you can do [...]]]></description>
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