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<item><title>The 30-second tick check: a post-walk habit that actually sticks</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/30-second-tick-check/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/30-second-tick-check/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Ticks are easiest to deal with before they bite. Here&#39;s a fast, repeatable after-walk routine for dogs (and humans), plus what to do if one has already latched on.</description></item>
<item><title>Spot-on, collar or chewable? How to choose flea and tick prevention</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/spot-on-vs-collar-vs-oral/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/spot-on-vs-collar-vs-oral/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The three big formats each have real trade-offs. Here&#39;s a plain-English guide to picking the right one for your dog and household.</description></item>
<item><title>Brushing your dog&#39;s teeth: a realistic two-week plan</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/brushing-your-dogs-teeth/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/brushing-your-dogs-teeth/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Daily brushing is the gold standard for your dog&#39;s oral health — and most dogs can learn to accept it. Here&#39;s a gentle, step-by-step plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Orthopedic vs calming dog beds: which one does your dog need?</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/orthopedic-vs-calming-dog-beds/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/orthopedic-vs-calming-dog-beds/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Foam slabs, bolster beds and fluffy donuts all promise better sleep. Here&#39;s how to match the bed to your dog&#39;s body and sleeping style.</description></item>
<item><title>Do slow feeders actually help? What they can and can&#39;t do</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/do-slow-feeders-help/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/do-slow-feeders-help/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Slow feeders and lick mats are everywhere. Here&#39;s what they&#39;re genuinely good for — and where the claims outrun the evidence.</description></item>
<item><title>Dog joint supplements: what the evidence actually says</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/dog-joint-supplements-evidence/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/dog-joint-supplements-evidence/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Glucosamine, chondroitin, fish oil and more. A clear-eyed look at what may help an ageing dog — and what helps more.</description></item>
<item><title>Why your cat ignores the scratching post (and loves your sofa)</title><link>https://pawsranked.com/blog/why-your-cat-ignores-the-scratching-post/</link><guid>https://pawsranked.com/blog/why-your-cat-ignores-the-scratching-post/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Scratching is normal and healthy. If your cat prefers the furniture, the post is usually too short, too wobbly or in the wrong place. Here&#39;s the fix.</description></item>
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