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Our company was founded out of a desire to do better for the pets that enrich our lives in so many ways. Our blog is a place to honor those pets and the people who love them, with articles that cover topics including nutrition, mental and physical wellness, animal care, and more.

Strange Behavior Explained: Why Does My Dog Do a Handstand While Peeing?

Strange Behavior Explained: Why Does My Dog Do a Handstand While Peeing?

You might have thought a female dog lifting her leg to urinate was strange, but have you ever seen a dog do a handstand while peeing? While this might sound like something from a bad dream, there are …
Cat-Proof Christmas Tree: How to Keep Cats Away From Christmas Trees

Cat-Proof Christmas Tree: How to Keep Cats Away From Christmas Trees

They say curiosity killed the cat — and it could also ruin your Christmas tree. After the hard work of perfecting a pine with sparkling lights and beautiful ornaments, imagine the horror of seeing you …
Strange Behavior Explained: Can Dogs Watch TV and What Do They Really See?

Strange Behavior Explained: Can Dogs Watch TV and What Do They Really See?

More than two-thirds of pet parents put the TV on for their dogs while they’re out for the day, and many even claim their pooch has a favorite TV show. At some point, you’ve probably been interrupted …
How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth & Other Doggy Dental Advice

How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth & Other Doggy Dental Advice

While most pups have more bark than bite, adult dogs still pack a whopping 42 teeth into their mouths. Traditionally they would have needed them for tearing up freshly caught prey, but nowadays we mai …
Omega 3 and 6 For Dogs: How Do These Fatty Acids Help Your Pet?

Omega 3 and 6 For Dogs: How Do These Fatty Acids Help Your Pet?

Fatty acids. You’ve probably heard of them before, but do you know what they actually do, and what makes some of them “essential”?Don’t be fooled by the bad rep fats get, they’re actually a very impor …
Is Thanksgiving Food Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Is Thanksgiving Food Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Thanksgiving is the perfect moment to connect with your family, take stock of what you’re thankful for, and eat lots of food! Your pet is part of the family, so naturally, you’ll want to share this de …
A Raw Food Diet for Dogs? We Look at the Evidence

A Raw Food Diet for Dogs? We Look at the Evidence

Picture this: a pack of wild dogs is gathered around a campfire adding seasoning to a recently caught rabbit. Two scruffy hounds fight over the amount of salt before the alpha of the group puts his ap …
Animal Empathy: What Pets Teach Us About Caring for Each Other

Animal Empathy: What Pets Teach Us About Caring for Each Other

With inflation and rising costs being felt by many, we’re no closer to finding our way out of a mental health crisis in the United States. Over half of adults with a mental illness do not receive trea …
Scaredy Dog: How to Help Your Pup Through Dog Fear Periods

Scaredy Dog: How to Help Your Pup Through Dog Fear Periods

Your puppy is confident, playful and social, until one day everything changes. He goes from self-assured to spooked and scared, seemingly overnight. Household appliances and new people suddenly provok …
Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs?

Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs?

Have you seen a lot of your dog's belly recently? Sometimes it feels like he's spending all his time rolling on his back and wriggling around. As long as he hasn't rolled in something he shouldn't hav …
Overweight Dog? How to Diagnose and Treat Obesity in Dogs

Overweight Dog? How to Diagnose and Treat Obesity in Dogs

We’ve all cooed over a cute “chubby” dog at the park or on social media and the statistics suggest a lot of us actually own one. Over 56% of dogs in the US are overweight, and while they may be a …
10 Minutes or 10 Hours: Do Dogs Have a Concept of Time?

10 Minutes or 10 Hours: Do Dogs Have a Concept of Time?

You open the front door to the sight of your dog: tongue out, shaking her hips and wagging her tail. A split second later she bounds over to you at 100 miles per hour. You’re arriving home from work b …