<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[kore9 Pet Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[kore9]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:44:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kore9pet.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs Aren't Little People at the Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Taste, Chewing, Digestion &#38; Instinct Set Us Apart Dogs and humans approach food in fundamentally different ways. We share kitchens and dinner tables, but the biology and psychology behind how we eat, taste, chew, and digest are not the same. Treating them as if they are can lead to misunderstandings about what dogs actually need and want. Taste and Flavor Humans have roughly 9,000 taste buds. Dogs have about 1,700. Both species detect the basic tastes sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and...]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/post/dogs-aren-t-little-people-at-the-table</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83370e0fc3a56d442c67da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6a577_73f3017fb2cb4b8e9eae4e66a59adc9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chuck Makatura</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Hydration Matters More Than Ever for Lactating Mother Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask any experienced breeder what a nursing mother needs most, and you’ll likely hear the same answers: high-quality nutrition, plenty of calories, and rest. All of those are essential. But there’s another critical nutrient that often gets overlooked—even though it’s required to produce every drop of milk. Water. Hydration is one of the most important, yet least discussed, aspects of supporting a lactating dam. Without adequate water intake, even the best nutrition can’t fully support milk...]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/post/why-hydration-matters-more-than-ever-for-lactating-mother-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74fa8bdcfbc079ab2aa6d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6a577_5a763c56e2924723bdfba6702ced7cc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chuck Makatura</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Science of Canine Hydration is Not What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into any sporting goods store and you’ll find shelves lined with electrolyte drinks promising better hydration and performance. It’s easy to assume the same principles apply to dogs. They don’t. One of the biggest misconceptions in canine health is treating dogs like small humans. While both species need water to survive, the way dogs regulate body temperature, lose fluids, and stay hydrated is fundamentally different. Dogs Don’t Sweat Like We Do Humans rely on sweating to cool the body....]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/post/the-science-of-canine-hydration-is-not-what-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a713f2a5e8165f72dcbff0d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:29:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6a577_ebbbc9a30f9a4d08a74b02c54b301715~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chuck Makatura</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydration: The Unsung Hero of Working Dog Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hydration isn’t just about water — it’s a performance multiplier for working dogs. From heat stroke prevention and scent detection to recovery and cognitive sharpness, proper hydration can mean the difference between peak performance and mission failure.]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/post/hydration-the-unsung-hero-of-working-dog-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6fdbf3992d9bc1dbeb1fd7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6a577_d9fcd55cc8c946618b88846434118a66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chuck Makatura</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydration Tips for Active Dogs and Pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active dogs and curious pets need more than just a water bowl. From regulating body temperature to supporting joints, digestion, and recovery, proper hydration is essential for keeping your dog healthy and energized. Here’s how to make sure they stay properly hydrated.]]></description><link>https://www.kore9pet.com/post/hydration-tips-for-active-dogs-and-pets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6fdd67992d9bc1dbeb23d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e6a577_7219b95d231d440188138518ba3c79b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_912,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chuck Makatura</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>