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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.

Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Meals: What’s Best?

Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Meals: What’s Best?

How often should you be feeding your pet? This is a question that all pet owners face at some point. There are a couple different schools of thought on this topic – free feeding vs. scheduled meal …
What Does It Mean When a Dog Imprints?

What Does It Mean When a Dog Imprints?

Have you heard of imprinting and wondered what it meant? Or have you ever wondered if your dog was born knowing how to be a dog? The short answer to the second question is no. Dogs, like humans, …
Why Do Cats Have Little Pockets on Their Ears?

Why Do Cats Have Little Pockets on Their Ears?

Over time, evolution molded the anatomy of different animals, discarding unneeded features and perfecting others that aid in survival of a particular species. Cats have a curious anatomical featur …
How the 5 Senses Differ Between Dogs and Cats

How the 5 Senses Differ Between Dogs and Cats

The five senses – scent, taste, sight, touch and hearing – are important tools for survival for humans and animals alike. We know our pets' senses are superior to ours in many ways, but how do the …
5 Reasons Your Dog Follows You Everywhere

5 Reasons Your Dog Follows You Everywhere

Do you have a "Velcro dog" that never leaves your side? Or one that likes to follow you around, but only some of the time? Either way, this behavior has a purpose. You may love it when your dog …
What Do Dreams About Dogs Mean?

What Do Dreams About Dogs Mean?

  Do you dream about dogs? Cute tail-wagging dogs or threatening teeth-baring ones that chase you down the road? What dog dreams mean is a topic that gets a lot of attention online - let’s …
Why Do Some Dogs Have Black Spots on Their Tongue?

Why Do Some Dogs Have Black Spots on Their Tongue?

One of the most distinguishing traits about the Chow breed, besides their lion-like mane, is their blue/black tongue. The common belief is that if a mixed breed dog has black spots on his tongue …
Groaning Dogs: What Could it Mean?

Groaning Dogs: What Could it Mean?

Does your dog groan or make odd noises when lying down to rest? Some dogs are just noisy, no matter the circumstance, and some dogs are quiet little angels when they flop down to sleep. If you hav …
How to Teach a Cat to Fetch

How to Teach a Cat to Fetch

Lots of cat owners like to play a rousing game of fetch with their best feline friend. It goes something like this: you throw the toy, your cat dashes after it, pounces on it, plays with it for …
9 Subtle Signs That Your Dog Loves You

9 Subtle Signs That Your Dog Loves You

Humans view a hug as a sign of affection, but many dogs would prefer that we skip them. Wrapping our arms around their neck just makes some dogs uncomfortable. However, that certainly doesn't me …
Why Do Cats Lick Plastic?

Why Do Cats Lick Plastic?

  Some cats have an eating disorder called pica that causes them to eat strange things. They are drawn to non-food items as a food source, including plastic. But seeking out plastic grocer …
How to Stop an Excited Dog from Mouthing

How to Stop an Excited Dog from Mouthing

Mouthing is a common dog behavior many owners have to deal with. From the dog's perspective, it's a natural way to greet someone, interact with other dogs or investigate their environment. It's mo …