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August 24th, 2009
by Woof Report, www.woofreport.com

  Your dog can’t help it. He’s genetically programmed to chew stuff. So to spare your shoes the slobber, you do what any self-respecting pet parent can – you serve up the rawhide bones and chews. And just like that, hours pass and your dog happily munches away, cleaning his teeth while he’s at it. So there you have it, rawhide rules. It would be criminal to take it away. Or would it?

Thanks to a great article by veterinarian Lorie Huston, we got a close look at the pros and cons to consider with our vets. Read on for details to share with yours, and ideas to help minimize the risks if you choose to give your dog rawhide chews and bones.

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December 2nd, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

  Never use human toothpaste on a dog’s teeth – it is too sudsy and has too much fluoride. They make a canine meat-flavored toothpaste or you can make your own concoction: half salt, half baking soda, slightly moistened.
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