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
From ancient Egyptian lords of the underworld to Darth Vader, bad guys often appear in ebony. Does this historical, widespread negative association with the color black cause darker dogs to linger longer in shelters? As we head toward National Black Dog Day on October 1st, we're taking a look! What is Black Dog Syndrome? Black
At Your (Bottle) Service! We’re not one-trick-doggies around here at PetPlate. In fact, one of our beloved PetCare Specialists, Rosario, is a former sommelier! Needless to say, we had to hit him up for custom drinks pairing ideas for our gently-cooked entrées. It's like hooch for your pooch (full of vitamins instead of booze, of
Working Dogs Breed Guide - 5 Most Popular Working Dog Breeds The term “work like a dog” is a nod to the tireless efforts that working dog breeds put in to get the job done. Throughout history, dogs have been called on to perform various jobs in the home, on the farm and even on