If you play golf, you may want to consider the type of golf ball you use when playing near water. Traditional golf balls will sink to the bottom of the pond, and over time they will begin to degrade, allowing microparticles of plastic to end up in the water. New innovations have been made in golf balls, with some that are designed to biodegrade safely in water and even leave behind fish food for aquatic wildlife. Of course, the best bet is to improve your game and avoid losing balls in waterways altogether!

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When you're taking your dog for a walk and there's a communal water bowl outside the neighborhood coffee shop, have you ever wondered if it was safe for your pet to take a drink? According to the American Kennel Club, if your dog is healthy, it should be just fine. The AKC says most canine diseases are passed through coughing, sneezing and other ways not involving a dog's mouth. Just be sure the water looks fresh and clean before he laps it up.

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When shopping for dog food, you might think a "prime cut" of meat in the ingredients would be a premium step up for him. But the reality is, prime cuts -- the kind of meat meant for human consumption, like chicken breasts -- are actually less nutritious than meat byproducts like organ meats. So, to give your dog the best and most nutritious meal, look for "food-grade meat byproducts" when shopping. He'll thank you for it!

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