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Marissa Taffer is a consultant, writer and strategist based in Philadelphia. She lives and works with her rescue dog Charlie, a certified therapy dog.
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Posts by Marissa Taffer
3 December 2020
5 MINS READ
Dog-approved Cookie Recipes for Your Next Bake-off
Here at Ollie, we love a good fake internet holiday. ESPECIALLY if it give an excuse to indulge in treats—-not that we need one. December 4th is National Cookie Day, which feels more like a kick-…
2 December 2020
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Best Dog Food for Urinary Tract Health
When you think of urinary tract healthy the first thing that comes to mind is probably making sure your pup is adequately hydrating and going to the bathroom regularly. You may not know that your d…
1 December 2020
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Breed Deets: Are Mutts Really Healthier?
One of the biggest debates in pet health is if mutts (mixed-breed dogs) are healthier than their purebred counterparts. This might be an important consideration when deciding what type of dog to ad…
30 November 2020
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Does My Dog Need to Go on a Winter Diet?
As the days get shorter and colder we (and our pups) tend to spend more time indoors. You might notice that in the cooler weather you change your diet to heartier meals like soups, stews and other …
25 November 2020
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Feeding a High-Energy Dog: What You Really Need to Know
Do you have an active dog who is always hungry? Have you ever wondered if you’re really giving your pup enough food to support their active lifestyle? What about the reverse? Are you feeding your…
24 November 2020
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Ollie’s Nose to Tail Guide to Winter Health and Wellness for Your Pup
Winter weather brings a host of challenges to our own health and wellness routines. From dry skin and chapped lips to bloody noses and cold and flu spikes, there are many changes you might make to …
17 November 2020
8 MINS READ
How to Pup-Proof Your Holiday Menu
With the focus of the Thanksgiving holiday clearly around the menu, its no surprise that it’s an epic tease for hungry pups. If you’re spending the day (or week) in the kitchen roasting, ba…
16 November 2020
5 MINS READ
This Thanksgiving Isn’t for the Birds—Tips for Celebrating with Your Dog
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Since spring, we’ve been learning to adapt to celebrating on smaller scales as COVID-19 remains a serious concern in the United States. We were all ho…
13 November 2020
6 MINS READ
Recover and Reset with Bland Diets for Dogs
Ever have a stomach bug? When you felt ready to eat did you start with a limited diet like dry toast or broth? If you have a dog, you may have cleaned up vomit or diarrhea a time or two. You may ha…
4 November 2020
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Food for Thought: Key Ingredients to Brain Health in Dogs
If you’re studying for an exam or prepping for a big presentation at work, you may have reached for some "brain food" to keep you sharp and focusing on the task at hand. The foods you r…