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How Long Does It Take For Dogs to Digest Food?

Most dogs take 24 hours to digest food, but the time it takes a dog to digest food isn’t based on when he poops.
It is rumored that coconut oil is good for dogs for a number of reasons.

Is Coconut Oil Good for Dogs?

Most dogs can eat coconut oil and anecdotal reports suggest several healthful benefits. But studies suggest that its most impressive gift to dogs is reducing seizures in dogs with epilepsy.

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The Pain of Making the Euthanasia Decision

In the past few days, I’ve exchanged dozens of texts and phone calls and one FaceTime session with a long-time friend regarding his dog Leroy. Stephen and his partner adopted Leroy from my local shelter in September 2011—and in the 13½ years since, we’ve probably exchanged hundreds of texts and emails and phone calls about the happy, clever little dog.