In partnership with

🍂 Crunching leaves but not with teeth!🍂

Believe it or not, it is very common for pups to eat leaves. Even if your dog hasn’t done it in the past, they could start at any time — our newsletter editor’s dog started at the age of 9.

A crunchy leaf to bite might be extra tantalizing, especially for pups who love an autumn crunchy leaf under their paw. But don’t worry; you can help keep leaves off the fall menu.

Keep reading for expert tips on how to stop leaf-eating.

Sit & Stay Pro Tip — Disrupt Leaf Snacktime

There are three best ways to stop leaves from being your dog’s favorite snack:

1. Overseeing. Keep an eye on your pup, particularly on walks when passing fallen or hanging leaves. If you see your dog start to approach or get interested in a leaf, intervene before it grabs one.

2. Redirect. Once the leaf has their attention, it’s time to redirect. Give your pup a firm “no” or “no leaf” (which works for our editor). You can distract them with a treat or toy if you have one or gently pull the leash and their attention to you. If they grab a leaf anyway, give another firm “no” while gently taking it away from them if you can.

3. Stimulate. If your dog is munching leaves in your yard during playtime, they could just be bored. A simple solution here is to ensure they have enough enrichment available so they don’t have to chew leaves to entertain themselves. Introduce a new toy or give them something like a treat puzzle to occupy their attention. Stimulated dogs are happy dogs!

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• ANSWERS - All beef and chicken dog foods for potential listeria and salmonella.

The Smile Section

If you have a photo and/or story that can make us smile, send it to [email protected].

Vet Recommendation — Dog CPR Chart

Anyone who owns a dog should know how to perform CPR if necessary. Luckily, the Baker Institute For Animal Health created a super helpful graphic to help pet parents in a crisis.

See a helpful infographic to save here.

Second Brain Reporting for Duty: Try this AI Assistant

Your AI personal assistant from Ohai.ai can:

• Manage your calendar and send invites and reminders

• Track your to-do list and coordinate tasks

• Scan email attachments for key dates and to-dos

• Send you daily summaries to help you prep for your day and resolve scheduling conflicts

• Create meal plans and grocery lists and even add items to your Instacart shopping cart.

Try Ohai.ai and use code FALL50 to get 50% off your first month.

Treats

• ✍️ Curated dog content: I Love Every Dog creates adorable, heartwarming, and real daily content about dogs like this post about stray dogs.

• 🐕 Stray dog goes up a pyramid: A paraglider in Egypt captured unbelievable footage of a dog who climbed up a pyramid in Giza and then wandered back down again on its own!

Want your dog to be featured?

We’d love to!

Think your dog can make us smile? Submit a pic to [email protected] for a chance to see your pet in our Smile Section!