Traveling with Your Dog: Tips, Tricks, & Prep! With the fun summer months coming up, you and your dog might be ready to take some time off and hit the open road. And while traveling with your pets can be fun, there is a lot of planning and preparation we pet parents need to do
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Anxiety Awareness Month It can be hard to tell our dog’s day-to-day’ moods, especially when it comes to anxiety. Their anxiety often comes from things like fireworks, trips to the vet, or being away from their home and family. Small changes to your dog’s routine might give them anxiety as well, and it might manifest
All The Reasons We Expanded to Retail Big news! PetPlate is now available at PetSmart and online at Amazon and Chewy, as well as PetSmart online. We are so excited to give pet parents new and convenient ways to order fresh human-grade food from PetPlate. Why make the move to other retailers? We have a
Dog Appreciation Month All pet parents know that dogs provide great companionship and help us feel secure, safe, and loved–the same way they feel about us! But sometimes we can get bogged down in our daily routines and forget all of the amazing ways our dogs make our lives better mentally, emotionally, and physically. Dog
Canine Fitness Month April is Canine Fitness Month, and with the beginning of Spring, it is the perfect time to take a look at your dog’s fitness and wellness routine. A strong fitness routine centered around your dog’s specific needs not only leads to a healthier and longer life for your pet, but is
It's spring and our pups are ready to run around in the fresh, warm air, but with the changing of the seasons comes a slew of seasonal allergies, for us and our pets. Spring blooms create more airborne allergens that can trigger your dog’s allergies and lead to symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
If you’re thinking about getting a puppy for the first time, you may be wondering how best to prepare your home to ensure your new family member has a smooth transition. Here are three easy and important things new puppy parents should do to provide a safe, loving, and healthy home. 1. Puppy-proofing Once your
This Women’s History Month, we want to put a spotlight on one of the women behind PetPlate’s healthy, tail-waggin' recipes, Dr. Renee Streeter. Growing up on her family’s dairy farm surrounded by animals fostered her love of nutrition and animals and naturally led her to a career in Veterinary Nutrition. After graduating from Cornell University,
As loving pet parents, we want to provide the best food for our furry companions. While kibble might seem like a convenient and affordable option, there's more to consider when it comes to your dog's well-being, especially when it comes to investing in fresh, nutritious pet food. What many pet parents don't realize is that
Getting to Know Protein AllergiesMany pet owners are surprised to learn that the most common food allergens that can affect dogs are proteins. While grains and gluten are often blamed for food allergies in both pets and people, allergies to animal proteins are much more common than allergies to grains in dogs.To develop an allergy,