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This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt Whenever a dog goes through a medical procedure such as surgery, or has a bout with an illness, he or she needs a recovery time. This is the same with people and every other type of animal. However, unlike people, keeping a dog calm and stress free after surgery is entirely up to the owner. The p...

This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt Like many dog owners, I grew up with dogs and the only times I ever saw their teeth were when they play-bit each other racing across the yard. Like humans, though, dogs need their teeth brushed in order to have optimum health. Does your pup have bad breath? Studies show that almost all dogs wi...

Note: This is a guest post by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies. Your dog's physical fitness and health should be a priority. As a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is in good health. You have to be the one to ensure that he is eating the right foods and getting the proper nutrition. It is also your job to ensure that he is getting the proper amount of exercise each day. Exercise is often misunderstood when it comes to...

It is estimated that 44% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Keeping your dog in prime physical condition can not only greatly extend its lifestyle and quality of life, but also save you thousands of dollars in vet bills. Let's take a look at some of common health problems obese dogs may face. Joint and Bone Damage Overweight and obese dogs put more strain and pressure onto their bones and joints than they were designed to carry. Havin...