Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

The Same Genes That Make You Anxious Are Making Your Dog Anxious Too

Jun 4, 2026

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2 min read

The Same Genes That Make You Anxious Are Making Your Dog Anxious Too

A Cambridge study of 1,300 golden retrievers found that canine and human behavioural traits share the same genetic architecture.

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Recalls & Warnings

The FDA Told This Dog Food Company to Recall. They Said No.

Jun 3, 2026

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2 min read

The FDA Told This Dog Food Company to Recall. They Said No.

Raaw Energy tested positive for four dangerous pathogens. The FDA issued a public warning. The company kept selling.

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Kibble Facts

Your Dog Can Die in 15 Minutes on a Hot Day — Do This First

Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

Your Dog Can Die in 15 Minutes on a Hot Day — Do This First

Heatstroke kills dogs faster than most owners realize. Here's the exact sequence that saves lives.

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Kibble Facts

Meet the 3 New Dog Breeds the AKC Recognized in 2026

May 26, 2026

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2 min read

Meet the 3 New Dog Breeds the AKC Recognized in 2026

Three rare breeds earned full AKC recognition in 2026, giving a French scent hound, an American farm terrier, and a Russian lapdog a bigger stage in the U.S. dog world.

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Kibble Facts

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

What's Actually in Your Dog's Kibble

AAFCO rules let brands sell emotional imagery while ingredient percentages tell another story.

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Kibble Facts

May 18, 2026

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1 min read

Dog Agility Just Hit 50,000 Competitors

40 years in, 200+ breeds on course, and two national championships on the 2026 calendar.

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Kibble Facts

5 Signs Your Dog Has Been Poisoned (And What to Do Immediately)

May 17, 2026

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3 min read

5 Signs Your Dog Has Been Poisoned (And What to Do Immediately)

Your dog can't tell you something is wrong. These five signs can — and one mistake during treatment could make everything worse.

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Kibble Facts

How Do Dogs Like to Be Petted? (Best Spots & Tips)

May 17, 2026

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1 min read

How Do Dogs Like to Be Petted? (Best Spots & Tips)

Behavioral research reveals slow side-contact lowers canine stress signals and improves human bonding outcomes.

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Kibble Facts

How to Stop Your Dog From Destroying Furniture

May 14, 2026

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2 min read

How to Stop Your Dog From Destroying Furniture

Bored Dogs Chew, Guard Food, and Bark at Walls. Here's What They Actually Need.

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Kibble Facts

Sounds Dogs Hate (And Why They React That Way)

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

Sounds Dogs Hate (And Why They React That Way)

These Sounds Secretly Stress Your Dog

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Kibble 101

Digestive Changes During Pet Diet Transitions

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

Digestive Changes During Pet Diet Transitions

A clinical explanation of digestive changes during pet diet transitions. Learn what stool changes, appetite shifts, and gastrointestinal signs mean in dogs and cats.

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Kibble Facts

Can Dogs Make Humans Sick? Risks & Prevention

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

Can Dogs Make Humans Sick? Risks & Prevention

The short answer: yes. The fuller answer is that the risk is real, specific, and manageable — if you know what you're actually dealing with.

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Kibble Facts

May 7, 2026

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6 min read

10 Most Unique Rare Dog Breeds

From ancient hairless companions once worshipped by royalty to wolf-like guardians bred for survival, these rare dog breeds are living pieces of history that most people have never encountered.

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Kibble Facts

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much? Causes & Solutions

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much? Causes & Solutions

Your Dog's Shedding Might Not Be Normal

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Kibble Facts

May 3, 2026

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2 min read

If Your Dog Is Choking, Do THIS First

Life-Saving Steps: What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking

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Kibble 101

Sourcing and Storage During Diet Transitions

May 2, 2026

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3 min read

Sourcing and Storage During Diet Transitions

A clinical guide to sourcing and storing pet food during diet transitions. Learn how handling requirements differ for dry, wet, and freeze-dried food for dogs and cats.

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Kibble 101

Feeding Amounts During Pet Diet Transitions

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

Feeding Amounts During Pet Diet Transitions

A clinical guide to feeding amounts during pet diet transitions. Learn how to adjust portions when switching between dry, wet, and freeze-dried food for dogs and cats.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 30, 2026

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2 min read

Your Dog Isn’t Chubby — They’re at Risk

The "Dad Bod" Goes Literal: Why Our Dogs Are Rounder Than Ever and the 5-Step Plan to Deflate the Fluff.

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Kibble Facts

Bone Appétit: The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants Across the USA

Apr 28, 2026

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4 min read

Bone Appétit: The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants Across the USA

Ditch the doggie bag and bring them along to the best pet-friendly destinations in America.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

5 Human Meds Pets Should Never Touch

Veterinary poison cases often begin with common pills, creams, and unsecured storage habits.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 20, 2026

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3 min read

Natural Ways To Make Raw Pet Food Safe

Raw feeding can offer benefits like shinier coats, better digestion, and cleaner teeth — but those raw meats, organs, and bones can carry hidden bacteria and parasites.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 20, 2026

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3 min read

Can Dogs and Cats Watch TV?

Your dog thinks your TV is a basement rave. Your cat thinks it's a live hunt. The vision science behind what's really happening on that screen.

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Kibble Facts

Make Mini Burger Sliders for Your Pet This BBQ Season

Apr 16, 2026

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1 min read

Make Mini Burger Sliders for Your Pet This BBQ Season

One ingredient. Ten minutes. No fillers, no preservatives, no ingredient list to decode.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

9 Secrets Your Dog Knows About You

Canine scent detection and behavior tracking reveal hidden health signals and routine patterns in households. And yes, they're judging you. Politely.

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Kibble Facts

Apr 14, 2026

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2 min read

5 Tips for the Ultimate Dog Road Trip

Your dog’s excited tail wag or sudden freeze at the car door isn’t random — here’s what’s really happening inside their brain on the road, and the exact 5 tips that turn stress into smooth adventures.

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