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How 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.

How much should I feed my dog? Portions, calories and body condition score

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Feeding by life stage: what dogs need as puppies, adults and seniors

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Foods toxic to dogs: chocolate, grapes, xylitol and what to do if your dog eats them

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📬 Weekly vet tips for kuala-lumpur dog owners

One practical tip every Tuesday — nutrition, health, and local dog news.

The PawHub Read · Longevity & Ageing

The science of a longer, healthier life

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An elderly golden retriever lying peacefully in a sunlit garden, greying muzzle resting on its paws

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.

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50,000 Dogs and the Search for the Reason They Age

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The Last Good Year

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Why Your Dog Needs Better Sleep

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The PawHub Read · Science of Pets

What research reveals about dogs

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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.

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The Look That Made Us Family

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A World Written in Smell

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The Anjing Kampung: Malaysia's Living Genetic Heritage and the Science That Makes Them Extraordinary

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Train & Behaviour

Build a calmer, happier dog

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All Puppy Basics House & Crate Obedience Leash Walking Socialisation Behaviour Problems

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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.

8 min read

Crate training a puppy: building positive associations from day one

8 min

Stopping puppy biting and mouthing: how bite inhibition actually works

7 min

Puppy socialisation: making the most of the critical window (3–14 weeks)

9 min

15+ certified trainers in Kuala-lumpur

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54 breeds

Find the right dog for your home

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Which dog suits your home and lifestyle?

Answer 6 quick questions — we'll match you with breeds that fit your space, schedule and local climate.

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Breed of the Month · June 2026

Golden Retriever

A gentle, eager-to-please family gundog exceptional with children, other pets and strangers alike. The Golden Retriever is one of the most trainable and reliabl…

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2 minutes · lifestyle quiz

Breed Matcher Quiz

Which dog suits your home and lifestyle? Answer 8 questions and get your matched breeds.

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Product Reviews

Independent, vet-informed reviews of pet food and products — ingredients, value and honest verdicts.

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All your dog guides, breed info and local finds — in your pocket, wherever you and your dog go. Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment it launches.

Dog news

What's happening for dogs in Malaysia

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Miuccia the Whippet and handler Giovanni Liguori celebrating winning Best in Show at Crufts 2025

The Kennel Club2025-03-09

Miuccia the Whippet Makes History as First Italian Dog to Win Crufts Best in Show

Senior dog resting — representing Loyal's LOY-002 longevity drug FDA milestone

Loyal's Dog Longevity Drug LOY-002 Clears Second FDA Milestone, Targeting All Senior Dogs

Loyal

Senior dog being gently examined as part of a canine aging clinical study

Dog Aging Project Secures $7 Million NIH Grant to Triple Rapamycin Longevity Trial

Texas A&M University

Border collie surrounded by named toys in a dog cognition study on label-learning ability

Science Identifies What Makes "Genius" Dogs Exceptional: Curiosity, Focus, and Inhibition

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PawHub · Breed tools

Built for Kuala-lumpur dog owners

Evidence-based breed profiles, lifestyle matching and local data — baked in from the ground up.

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Breed & Lifestyle Matcher

Which dog fits your home and life?

8 questions. Cross-references breed traits, size, energy level, and your lifestyle — to give you a ranked shortlist that actually fits.

Evidence-based profiles
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Featured · Golden Retriever54 breeds

Temperament, exercise needs, health watch-outs and lifestyle fit — grounded in vet and kennel-authority data. Compare two breeds side-by-side.

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PawHub Puppy — Chicken & Salmon

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Compare dog insurance · Malaysia

Unexpected vet bills can reach
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Kuala-lumpur community

Dog parks, events and meet-ups near you

Dog parks & runs

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Bukit Jalil · South

Bukit Jalil City Park

Daily 6am–10pm; dog-friendly hours 6–8:30am and 5:30–7:30pm

Daily 7am–8pm; dogs most comfortable before 9am

Brickfields / Chow Kit corridor · Central

Perdana Botanical Garden (Lake Gardens)

Malaysian tropical rainforest trail with lush canopy — representative of the forested paths at Taman Rekreasi Cheras

Cheras · East

Taman Rekreasi Cheras (Cheras Recreational Forest)

Daily 7am–7pm

Daily 6am–10pm; best for dogs 6–8am

Lake Titiwangsa, Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

Titiwangsa · Central

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa (Titiwangsa Lake Gardens)

Monthly or bi-monthly on weekends, various KL venues

Sourced from council websites — verify hours before visiting.

Upcoming events

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Expo

Pet Market KL — Community Weekend Market

Usually second half of the year (September–November) at KLCC or PWTC

Expo

Malaysia International Pet Expo (MIPE)

Usually held in the second or third quarter of the year

Expo

Petposium Malaysia — Pet Owners Conference & Expo

Weekend mornings, typically at PAWS shelter in Ampang Jaya or external venues in KL

Adoption drive

PAWS Malaysia Monthly Adoption Drive

Lost & found Dog of the month Owner forums

Own a Dog

From thinking about a dog to your first year together

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Pre-ownership

Thinking of Getting a Dog?

Which breed? What costs? Are you ready for the commitment?

Budgeting

Understanding the Costs

Real numbers — food, vet care, grooming and what to budget for.

Local rules

Local Rules & Licensing

Registration, approved breeds, council requirements and what your local authority needs.

New owner

Bringing Your Dog Home

First night, first week, the 3-3-3 rule and puppy-proofing your home.