Your Pooch Is Becoming A Pizza Addict
The Oprah Magazine|August 2017

And that’s just one of the ways your health habits are potentially affecting your dog.

Karen Asp
Your Pooch Is Becoming A Pizza Addict

MOST OF US know by now that having a dog can be good for your health: Studies show it may help lower your blood pressure and relieve stress. But what kind of effect are you having on your pet? Of course she benefits from your love and affection (as well as your constant reassurance that she’s such a good girl! such a good girl!), but you may also be doing things that aren’t so great for her:

Sharing people food that even people should eat in moderation.

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