Did you know that approximately 14% of startups have a female CEO? Leave it to PetPlate’s own Gertrude Allen to defy the odds. Gertrude much prefers shining a light on others than bringing attention to herself (sound like any other woman you know?). But we weren’t about to let the month pass without paying tribute to one of the
A lot of well-known businesses are doing it. Amazon, Google, and Ben & Jerry's are just a few companies allowing employees to bring dogs to work. And so far, no one’s complained about the results! Goodness knows that at PetPlate, we welcome dogs to the office with open arms and hearts. Besides helping to ease
New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs: 5 Good Habits to Start With Your Dog Leap into 2023 like a Labrador launching into a lake by resolving to develop habits that will help your dog be healthier—and happier. And the good news is that while some “healthy” new year’s resolutions for people may seem as appealing as
Parvo and Your Dog’s Long-Term Digestive Health - What Pet Owners Need to Know When a puppy is lethargic, refuses to eat and has sudden diarrhea and vomiting, parvovirus is an immediate concern. Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a common and highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. Young, unvaccinated dogs between six weeks and six months old
Can Dogs Sense Stress in Humans? They can sniff out cancer, COVID, corpses and the forgotten shrink-wrapped cheese stick in the bottom of your pack in the back of your closet. But can dogs smell stress? What about happiness? And what does that mean for the health of our furry family members—and for the dog-human
Training Tips: Dog Costumes and Clothes There’s nothing cuter than dogs dressed in hoodies, sweaters, raincoats, and costumes. It’s clear that they tolerate it. But do they actually like it? Most canine companions can be trained to wear clothes without protest. And yes, even sorta kinda like it, if it keeps them cozy and earns