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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 …

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 …

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 …

Did you know that 300 million pounds of pet food bags end up in landfills every year?Canidae is on a mission to change that. Introducing the Canidae Kibble Refill Station, a first of its kin …

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 …

Just expanded your family to include a new four-legged member? Congrats!  It is important to get your puppy started off on the right foot soon after you get him/her.  Dr. Laura Robinson, one …

Moving to a new home can be scary, whether you’re human or feline. Fortunately for your cat, their moving day should be relatively easy — at least once their new environment is prepared.  …

You’ve probably seen your dog slurp up a loose sweet potato fry at breakneck speeds. Or maybe they sit by the oven, hypnotized, as a sweet potato casserole heats up inside. What you may wonder is if s …