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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026 -
This kibble for medium breeds ages 1 to 7 is designed to encourage chewing and improve digestion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The Bills and Lions both enter this season with Super Bowl aspirations after finishing last season with top-five offenses.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Polishing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishing%20off. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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