Articles by Sheila Pell
Sheila Pell
Sheila Pell is a freelance journalist who frequently writes about environmental issues. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Modern Farmer, San Diego Reader, The Bark, and American Forests. She lives in northern California with her husband and two large dogs.
![Golden Retriever dog chewing on rawhide toy seated on a blanket by a window]()
The six dangers of rawhide dog bones.
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healthThe Definitive Guide to Choosing Safe Dog Toys
Tips for pet parents who want their pups to have safe fun.
Tips for pet parents who want their pups to have safe fun.
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healthStay Far, Far Away From Blue-Green Algae This Summer
This stuff is already popping up across the U.S., and it’s super dangerous for your dog.
This stuff is already popping up across the U.S., and it’s super dangerous for your dog.
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healthThe Danger of Foxtail Seeds For Your Dog
These beastly blades of grass are seriously dangerous for pups.
These beastly blades of grass are seriously dangerous for pups.
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behaviorLearn Leash Belay for Strong Pulling Dogs
This rock-climbing technique can take your dog-walking skills to the next level.
This rock-climbing technique can take your dog-walking skills to the next level.
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lifestyleDowntown Dog Rescue is Helping Dogs Stay Out of Shelters
Working to keep low-income and homeless people and their pets together.
Working to keep low-income and homeless people and their pets together.
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healthKeep Your Dog Safe With These Tick Prevention Tips
Simple preventive steps can go a long way toward offsetting their threats
Simple preventive steps can go a long way toward offsetting their threats
Holistic vet Robert Silver breaks it down.
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Tracking the oldest living Rottweilers.
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healthBone Regeneration: From Science Fiction to Fact
Veterinarians help suffering dogs by regrowing bones.
Veterinarians help suffering dogs by regrowing bones.
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lifestyleWhy (Certain) Dog Breeds Are Not Allowed and How to Prepare For a Move With One
Insurance companies’ breed-restriction lists take a bite out of housing options
Insurance companies’ breed-restriction lists take a bite out of housing options
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healthBPA Linked to Health Concerns in Dogs
Plastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals raise red flags.
Plastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals raise red flags.
