A blog for pets and their people

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

You’re probably pretty familiar with your dog’s claws by now, whether it’s the clickety-clack sound they make as she trots across the kitchen floor or the reassuring touch as she gi …

With extreme weather becoming more common, we’re well aware that our planet is in danger. But perhaps we’re not so familiar with one potential solution to the climate crisis — ever …

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 …

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 …

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 …

5 tips for keeping a dog safe, happy and healthy as people return to the office and leave their “pandemic pups”Step 1: Be aware of signs of separation anxiety. It is real, especially for our pets w …

Here at Canidae®, we’re often asked “what’s the best food to feed my dog?” and if there was a simple answer we’d serve it up to you straight away! The fact remains that every dog is different, so the …

Poodle mixes are becoming increasingly popular. Poodles are fun loving, family dogs that have many great qualities. Energetic, smart and less allergenic than most breeds, what isn’t there to love abou …