In today's issue:

-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

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Up to 40% Less Than Other Fresh Brands

Fresh dog food is usually priced like a luxury and stored like one, taking up half your freezer and requiring thawing before every meal. The Pets Table offers two options that solve both problems. EasyFresh is 100% human grade with zero preservatives and runs up to 30% less than other fresh brands. Air Dried runs up to 40% less. Both are shelf stable, ready to serve, and need no freezer space, no prep, and no thawing. You can also mix the two. New customers get 50% off the first box and 20% off the second, with a 100% money back guarantee.

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Why Your Dog Is Obsessed With Wires (And How to Stop It)

While it looks terrifying to us, to a dog, a dangling electrical cord can seem like an irresistible toy. Understanding why they do it is the first step to protecting both your electronics and your furry best friend's safety.

Why Do Dogs Chew Cords?

Dogs don't chew wires out of malice or a desire to ruin your day. Instead, their instincts, physical stages, and emotional states usually drive the behavior:

• Teething and Oral Relief: Just like human babies, teething puppies experience sore, inflamed gums. The cool, rubbery texture of plastic insulation provides instant relief.
• The "Wiggly Toy" Illusion: Snake-like cords that trail across the floor can activate a dog's natural predatory chase and play instincts. Every time a wire wiggles or shifts, it triggers curiosity.
• Boredom and Anxiety: Dogs left alone for too long or lacking mental stimulation often seek out coping mechanisms. Chewing releases endorphins that soothe anxious or under-stimulated minds.
• The Smell of Plastic: Believe it or not, some types of plastic and PVC coatings contain compounds or plasticizers that actually smell or taste mildly appealing to a dog's keen sense of smell.

Simple Ways to Keep Your Pup Safe

Because cord chewing carries serious risks—ranging from mouth burns to electric shock—curbing the habit quickly is essential. Try these gentle, proactive strategies:

1. Use Bitter Apple Spray: Applying a safe, pet-approved bitter deterrent spray to your cables makes them instantly unappealing.
2. Conceal and Manage Wires: Tuck cords behind heavy furniture, route them through protective PVC cord covers, or use cable management boxes to keep them entirely out of reach.
3. Redirect with Better Alternatives: Whenever you catch your dog eyeing a wire, gently guide them away, praise them, and hand them an approved, durable chew toy instead.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella
• Pedigree - High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food: Potential Plastic Contaminants
• Steve's Real Food - Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food: Possible Low Thiamine Levels (B1)

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