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How to Store Homemade Dog Food: Fridge, Freezer, Pantry
Clear, vet-friendly storage rules for homemade dog food. Fridge, freezer, pantry timelines plus thawing, containers, labeling, and real-life use cases.
Getting Urgent Veterinary Care for your Pet
Knowing when to seek urgent veterinary care for your dog or cat is crucial for their health and safety. Timely intervention can prevent minor issues from escalating into severe conditions. Being p...
Dog Child's Most Popular Dog Recipes of 2025
To close out the year, we’ve rounded up our top 10 Dog Child recipes of 2025. They reflect a year of learning, cooking, and growing alongside our community.
15 Foods That Support Healthy Digestion in Dogs
A dog with a healthy digestive system is an energetic dog, a happy dog, and a dog less susceptible to sickness. Just like your digestive system, your dog requires a well-balanced diet to see to it ...
Common Health Issues in Dogs and How to Spot Them
Dogs try to power through pain, so small problems can hide in plain sight. Your job is to notice the little changes before they become big issues. Watch how your dog moves, eats, sleeps, plays, and...
Top Five Holiday Dog Cookie Recipes for Your Pup
The holidays are a time for togetherness, love, and of course — delicious treats. Here at Dog Child, we know how much joy it brings to bake something special ...
Stress-Free Travel for Dogs in the Car
Dogs in the car can be joyful or a bit of a nightmare. Not all dogs take to traveling well, and others love nothing more than sticking their heads out of the window. Either way, there are a few way...
How to Spot Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs and What to Do If It Happens
You turn your back for one second, and your dog’s already licking something off the counter. Every pet parent knows the struggle. Most of the time with a quick scolding and a reminder not to leave ...
4 Homemade Apple Recipes for Your Dog this Fall
This article shares 5 simple and nutritious sweet potato dog treat recipes that are easy to make at home using minimal ingredients your dog will love.