Marybeth Bittel, Author at Lucky Puppy Magazine

Marybeth Bittel

Marybeth lives in the Midwest with her wonderful husband, and her rescue dogs Grant and Maizy — all of them Heinz 57 mixed-breed types. A freelance writer and marketing consultant, she’s been rehabilitating severely abused rescues for over two decades. She’s currently working toward specialized certifications in animal nutrition counseling. Connect with her on LinkedIn or check out her family Instagram feed .

What Is Tracheal Collapse In Dogs? Are There Natural Treatments?

If your pup has common condition, there are natural ways to help as well as traditional.

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10 Healthy People Foods That Can Hurt Our Dogs

You know not to share grapes with your dog, but eggs, any caffeine, and bread dough should also be kept well out of t…

5 Food Fixes to Help Your Dog Shed Pounds

You may need to boost the amount of protein in your dog’s diet, or adding flax may be the key.

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Do You Have an Anxious Dog? Try Calming Classical Music

Research shows that certain types of classical music can be calming. Check out our playlist.

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7 Healthy Alternatives to Rawhide

Dogs love a good chew, but many have issues with rawhide. Try one of these healthy alternatives.

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How I Use ASMR to Calm My Anxious Dog

ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. Might it help your anxious pup, too?

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How Kefir May Be Able to Help Your Itchy Dog

Kefir grains can reduce yeast overgrowth, ease allergies, and act as a mild antibiotic/anti-fungal agent.

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8 Natural Ways to Support Your Dog’s Vision

Giving zinc and blueberries are just two natural ways to preserve your dog’s eyesight.

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Why Socialization Is Vital to Canine Wellness

A dog who feels isolated can develop both mental and physical health problems. Here’s how to keep that from hap…

6 Ways Turmeric Can Help Your Dog’s Health

Not only is turmeric tasty, it also has properties that can complement veterinary care.

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6 Natural Ways to Ease Your Dog’s Joint Pain

From canine massage to Omega-3 fatty acids, there are natural options for easing joint aches and pains.

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How Nutrition Response Testing Can Rebalance Your Dog’s Body

This organ-by-organ assessment of the body’s electrical impulses detects weaknesses that may indicate systemic issues…

Explore Hydrotherapy and Its Health Benefits for Dogs

Joint pain and obesity are just two of the health issues hydrotherapy may help with.

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Taking a Road Trip With Your Dogs? Keep Them Healthy With Checklist

Check out these tips before hitting the road with your pup this summer.

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Should You Feed Your Dog a “Hot” Protein? Or a “Cold” One?

Traditional Chinese Medicine considers proteins “hot” or “cold.” Find out which might help wi…