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Care & Health
Vet-reviewedHow to read a dog-food label: complete & balanced, AAFCO and WSAVA explained
The language on a pet-food bag is tightly regulated — and full of marketing words that mean nothing. Here is how to find the three lines that actually tell you whether a food is trustworthy.
One practical tip every Tuesday — nutrition, health, and local dog news.
The science of a longer, healthier life
The Pill That Wants to Give Your Dog More Years
In February 2025, a US regulator said something extraordinary about a drug for dogs: that it was reasonably likely to slow ageing. Here is the science, the hope, and the honest caveats.
What research reveals about dogs
The 9 Percent: What Your Dog's Breed Actually Predicts
A landmark study of 18,000 dogs upended what we thought we knew about breed and behaviour. It turns out a label tells you surprisingly little about the dog in front of you.
Build a calmer, happier dog
House-training a puppy: the schedule-based method that actually works
Puppies are not born knowing the house rules — they learn them through repetition, clear signals, and a consistent schedule. Most puppies can be reliably house-trained within four to eight weeks using the approach in this guide.
Find the right dog for your home
Tools built for Osaka dog owners
Breed Matcher Quiz
Which dog suits your home and lifestyle? Answer 8 questions and get your matched breeds.
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Independent, vet-informed reviews of pet food and products — ingredients, value and honest verdicts.
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What's happening for dogs in Japan
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PawHub Fresh — Chicken & Brown Rice (Adult Dog)
Gently cooked · Adult dog · 1.2kg
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PawHub Grain-Free — Salmon (Adult Cat)
Grain-free · Adult cat · 1kg
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PawHub Puppy — Chicken & Salmon
Growth recipe · Puppy · 1.5kg
Vet-reviewedtreats
PawHub Dental Sticks (Dog)
Daily dental chew · 28 sticks
Dog parks, events and meet-ups near you
Dog parks & runs
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Maishima / Konohana · West
大阪舞洲ドッグウォーキング (Osaka Maishima Dog Walking)
Higashisumiyoshi · Central
長居公園 (Nagai Park)
Tennoji / Momodani · Central
Green Field TENNOJI (グリーンフィールド天王寺) — Indoor Dog Run
Toyonaka (Greater Osaka North) · North
服部緑地公園 (Hattori Ryokuchi Park)
Sourced from council websites — verify hours before visiting.
Upcoming events
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Expo
Interpets Osaka — International Fair for a Better Life with Pets
Adoption drive
おおさかワンニャンセンター ワンニャン教室 (Osaka City Wan-Nyan Center — Adoption Classes)
Carnival
Green Field TENNOJI — 屋内DOGマルシェ (Indoor Dog Market)
Adoption drive
ARK (Animal Refuge Kansai) — Osaka Adoption Fair
From thinking about a dog to your first year together
Moving or travelling with your dog?
The complete guide to flying with your dog
Relocating overseas with your dog: the 3–12 month master timeline
Choosing a pet relocation agent: what they do, what to ask, and when you really need one
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