Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

The "Clean Label" Illusion: Why Shorter Ingredient Lists in 2026 Might Still Be Hiding Highly Processed Fillers

Jul 15, 2026

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2 min read

The "Clean Label" Illusion: Why Shorter Ingredient Lists in 2026 Might Still Be Hiding Highly Processed Fillers

A shorter ingredient panel is a marketing makeover, not a gentler food. Here's what the bag can't show you.

Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

Scientists Say No One Has Ever Actually Defined "Ultra-Processed" Dog Food

Jul 12, 2026

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2 min read

Scientists Say No One Has Ever Actually Defined "Ultra-Processed" Dog Food

A new review says the industry borrowed a human food term it never bothered to define for pets.

Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

Your Heart Rate and Your Dog's Heart Rate Might Be More Connected Than You Think

Jul 9, 2026

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2 min read

Your Heart Rate and Your Dog's Heart Rate Might Be More Connected Than You Think

A study out of Finland found something that only happens between a dog and its actual owner.

Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

2,500 Beagles Are Finally Free After Years in a Lab Facility

Jun 18, 2026

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2,500 Beagles Are Finally Free After Years in a Lab Facility

After years of protests, raids, and legal pressure, Wisconsin’s Ridglan Farms is shutting down and hundreds of remaining lab beagles are heading to rescue.

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Recalls & Warnings

79 Dog Foods Were Tested for Lead. Every Single One Failed.

Jun 11, 2026

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3 min read

79 Dog Foods Were Tested for Lead. Every Single One Failed.

Every single product — across dry food, air-dried food, and freeze-dried food — exceeded the maximum tolerated level for lead. This isn't a corner-case contamination story — it's the baseline.

Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

Your Dog Can Smell Your Parkinson's Before Your Doctor Can

Jun 9, 2026

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2 min read

Your Dog Can Smell Your Parkinson's Before Your Doctor Can

Dogs trained on skin swabs are detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear — with 98% specificity.

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.

Annemarije de Boer

Recalls & Warnings

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

Jun 3, 2026

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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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

Kibble Facts

Meet the 3 New Dog Breeds the AKC Recognized in 2026

May 26, 2026

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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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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.

Annemarije de Boer

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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