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-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

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Turn the Bag Around

Most dog food marketing lives on the front of the bag. Sundays wants you to read the back. Sundays was founded by Dr. Tory, a veterinarian who wanted something better for her own dog, Mabel. Every recipe is made with over 80% real meat and nutrient-rich extracts of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains — complete and balanced nutrition for every life stage. If an ingredient sounds like it came from a chemistry lab, it’s not in the bag.  I Love Every Dog readers might be surprised by what’s (and isn’t) inside — see the label for yourself and get 30% off your first order with Sundays For Dogs.

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Why Does Your Dog Get Carsick? (And How to Help)

If your dog gets anxious the moment you open the car door, drools profusely on the upholstery, or ends up vomiting mid-ride, you are not alone. Motion sickness is remarkably common in dogs, especially puppies, and understanding why it happens is the first step toward stress-free road trips.

The Inner Ear and Motion Sickness

Just like humans, a dog’s sense of balance is controlled by the inner ear. In puppies and young dogs, the structures responsible for equilibrium are not fully developed. When the car moves, the visual signals their eyes process do not match the motion signals their inner ear senses. This sensory mismatch sends nausea signals to the brain. Some dogs outgrow carsickness around their first birthday as their ear structures mature.

Anxiety and Conditioned Responses

For older dogs, carsickness is often psychological rather than physical. A single bad experience, such as an uncomfortable ride or an intimidating trip to the vet, can teach a dog to associate the car with panic and nausea. The sequence usually looks like this:

• Elevated Stress: The dog senses the vehicle and begins hyperventilating or whining.
• Physical Symptoms: Stress triggers excessive drooling, lip licking, and lethargy.
• Nausea: The combination of anxiety and vehicle motion leads to vomiting.

Practical Tips to Smooth Out the Ride

• Change the View: Secure your dog with a seatbelt harness so they face forward, reducing visual confusion.
• Control the Air Flow: Crack the windows slightly to equalize cabin pressure and keep fresh air circulating.
• Build Positive Associations: Take short, 2-minute trips to fun destinations, like the park or a drive-thru for a dog treat, so the car isn't strictly associated with doctor visits.
• Limit Food Before Travel: Avoid feeding your dog a full meal within 3 to 4 hours of hitting the road.

With a little patience, gentle desensitization, and maybe a cozy blanket, you can help your canine co-pilot trade the travel tummy aches for happy nose-out-the-window breezes.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• FI - Pet Supplements: Potential Salmonella Contamination
• Northwest Naturals - Chicken Recipe: Potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• 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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