Pet Care Blog
Tips, guides, and expert advice on caring for your pets.
July 4th and Canada Day — The Biggest Days for Lost Animals — What to Do if You are Planning to Celebrate
July 1st and 4th are the biggest days of the year for lost pets. Why fireworks drive a 30-60% spike and what to do before you celebrate.
A Fit Dog Is a Happy Dog, How to Keep Your Dog at a Healthy Weight and Know They’re on Track
Extra weight costs dogs years of comfort. How to body condition score your dog, spot the signs, and keep them at a healthy weight.
Curious Cat, Confident Home
Spark your new cat's curiosity to build confidence: start with a safe base room, then expand slowly with enrichment that rewards exploring.
Healthy Treat Options for Cats
The best healthy cat treats, from freeze-dried meat to low-calorie options, and why portions matter when cats need only 150-250 calories.
Healthy Treat Options for Dogs
The best healthy dog treats, from carrot sticks to blueberries, plus why treats should stay under 10% of your dog's daily calories.
Is My Cat at a Healthy Weight? How to Tell, and What Really Matters
About half of pet cats are overweight. How to body condition score your cat, what to feel for, and what really matters for lifelong health.
Settling In: How to Help Your Cat Feel Safe and Happy in a New Home
Help your new cat feel safe in a new home with a quiet starter room, gentle patience, and a simple checklist for their first days.
Think, Hunt, Eat: Using Puzzle Feeders to Turn Mealtime into Mental Enrichment for Cats
Puzzle feeders tap your cat's hunting instincts to slow fast eaters, ease boredom, and support a healthy weight. Here's how to start.
Welcome, Not Whew: How to Invite Calm Visitors and Let Your Cat Meet People on Their Terms
Help your cat meet guests on their own terms, with a calm retreat room, simple visitor rules, and introductions that build good habits.
Window Wonders: Create a Safe, Budget-Friendly Bird-Watching Perch Your Cat Will Love
Build a safe, budget-friendly window perch that lets your cat watch birds, ease boredom, and enjoy calm daily enrichment.
Alone but Comfortable: A Positive, Step-by-Step Plan to Teach Your New Dog to Be Calm When Left Alone
A step-by-step positive reinforcement plan to teach your new dog to stay calm alone, with crate and non-crate options and what is normal.
Brush Up on Health: A Practical Guide to Dog Toothbrushing, Why Once a Week Isn’t Enough and What Really Works
Plaque turns to tartar in 48 to 72 hours, so weekly brushing is not enough. How often to brush your dog's teeth and what actually works.
Busy Minds, Happy Dogs: Practical Daily Mental Enrichment That Fits Your Life
Short daily mental enrichment lowers boredom and stress in dogs. Practical five-minute games and snuffle mat ideas that fit a busy life.
Calm at the Door: Teaching Your Dog Polite Home Greetings, Manners Start at Home
Teach your dog calm door greetings at home, with practical steps, scripts for visitors, and a realistic plan that will not overwhelm them.
Carefully Curious: How to Introduce Your New Dog to Places, People, and Play, Without Pushing Too Far
Introduce your new dog to new places, people, and play at their own pace, with practical steps that build confidence instead of fear.
Health Essentials for New Dogs: How to Talk Weight, Parasite Prevention, and Vaccines with Your Vet
What to ask your vet at a new dog's first visit: healthy weight goals and body condition scoring, parasite prevention, and vaccines.
Let Them Come to You: How to Introduce New People and Pets Slowly — Always on Your Dog’s Terms
Introduce your dog to new people and pets slowly and on their terms, with prep steps, body language checks, and realistic expectations.
More Than a Brush: Why Grooming Is Essential for Every Dog; Short, Long, or Hairless
Grooming is health care, not just looks. Why every dog needs a routine, short-coated or hairless, to prevent matting, infections, and pain.
Reading the Room: How to Recognize Stress Signals in Your Dog (and What to Do About Them)
Dogs signal stress long before they growl. Learn the ladder of signals, from lip-licking to cowering, and how to step in early.
Teach Good Things Happen Here: A Simple Positive Reinforcement Plan for Dogs in a New Home
A positive reinforcement plan for dogs in a new home: what to reward, how to stop overusing the word no, and how to build trust faster.
Welcome Home: Setting Up a Calm, Safe Space for Your New Dog (and Introducing Them to Your Resident Dog)
Set up a calm, safe space for your new dog, with an arrival checklist, what to expect in the first days, and how to introduce a resident dog.
Track Pet Expenses in Every Wag
Use Every Wag to track your pet's monthly and yearly expenses. Add a cost to any document in the Docs area, no receipt photo required.
Are Annual Vet Visits Really Necessary?
Even though it might seem practical to skip an annual vet visit for your dog or cat, learn about why they matter more than you might think.
The Right Way to Store Your Pet’s Food to Keep Dog & Cat Food Fresh, Safe, & Nutritious
How to store dry, wet, raw, and freeze-dried dog and cat food so it keeps its nutrients, stays safe from spoilage, and does not go stale.
🐾 10 Great Starter Pets for Kids & 5 Pets That Seem Easy... but Aren't
Ten first pets that really are easy for kids and beginners, plus five popular ones, including goldfish and hamsters, that are harder than they look.
Why Your Goldfish or Betta Fish Doesn't Deserve the Bowl
Bowls have no filtration, too little water, and no stable temperature. What goldfish and bettas actually need, and how the two compare.
Why a Healthy Weight Matters: Add Years to Your Pet’s Life
An estimated 60% of US dogs and cats are overweight. What those extra pounds cost in years, and the health risks that come with them.
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Why Even Your Indoor Cat Needs Vaccinations
Indoor cats still escape, still meet visitors, and still catch what comes in on your shoes. Why core vaccines matter even for housebound cats.
Why Heartworm and Flea & Tick Prevention Matters for Your Dog
Heartworm and flea and tick prevention runs about $20-40 a month. Treating what it prevents costs far more, and some of it cannot be undone.
What’s in the Bowl? A Dog Owner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Food
How to read a dog food label, what AAFCO protein minimums actually mean, and how to tell a balanced diet from good marketing.