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2026 Pet Trends: From Wearable Vets to Insect Protein
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The pet care industry is no longer just about buying kibble and leashes; it’s a high-tech, deeply scientific, and ethically-driven market. As pet parents, we’re looking past simple wellness and...
A Guide To Supporting Shelter Dogs Beyond the Holidays
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The holiday season stirs a powerful desire in all of us to give back, and the image of a shelter dog waiting for a warm home is often at the...
Why Dogs and Cats Shouldn't Be Surprise Christmas Gifts
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The holiday season is saturated with images that tug at the heartstrings: a perfectly wrapped box, a ribbon tied around the neck of a wide-eyed puppy or kitten nestled under...
Finding Gratitude in the Unconditional Love of Our Pets
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The holiday season often feels like a mandate to be thankful, but sometimes, after a genuinely tough year, that feeling can be hard to reach. For those of us who...
Why Your Local Pet Supply Store is the Best Black Friday Stop
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The holiday season is officially upon us, and the Black Friday emails are already flooding your inbox. You're probably seeing deals on everything from giant flat-screen TVs to smart coffee...
Turkey and Tail Wags: Your Thanksgiving Pet Safety Playbook
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
Thanksgiving is a holiday built on tradition, gratitude, and—let's be honest—chaos. For many of us, it’s the most food-centric, guest-heavy day of the year. My own first Thanksgiving with Billy...
The Winterization Guide: Protecting Paws, Pups, and Sanity
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The moment the thermostat dips below 40, my brain immediately flips a switch: Operation Winter Paw Patrol. The soft, golden days of fall are over, and now we face the...
Spooky Season Survival Guide for Dogs & Cats
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The air gets a crisp chill, pumpkin-spiced everything is back on the menu, and the store aisles are filled with costumes and candy. It’s officially spooky season, and for many...
7 Fun Fall Activities for You And Your Dog
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
The sun hangs a little lower in the sky, a cool whisper hints at the change to come, and the world outside seems to be putting on its best, most...
Do Dogs Get Tired of Eating the Same Food Every Day?
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
If you’re reading this, you’re a human, obviously…I think, and the thought of eating the same meal day in and day out can seem like a fate worse than death....
The pet care industry is no longer just about buying kibble and leashes; it’s a high-tech, deeply scientific, and ethically-driven market. As pet parents, we’re looking past simple wellness and...
The holiday season stirs a powerful desire in all of us to give back, and the image of a shelter dog waiting for a warm home is often at the...
The holiday season is saturated with images that tug at the heartstrings: a perfectly wrapped box, a ribbon tied around the neck of a wide-eyed puppy or kitten nestled under...
The holiday season often feels like a mandate to be thankful, but sometimes, after a genuinely tough year, that feeling can be hard to reach. For those of us who...
The holiday season is officially upon us, and the Black Friday emails are already flooding your inbox. You're probably seeing deals on everything from giant flat-screen TVs to smart coffee...
Thanksgiving is a holiday built on tradition, gratitude, and—let's be honest—chaos. For many of us, it’s the most food-centric, guest-heavy day of the year. My own first Thanksgiving with Billy...
The moment the thermostat dips below 40, my brain immediately flips a switch: Operation Winter Paw Patrol. The soft, golden days of fall are over, and now we face the...
The air gets a crisp chill, pumpkin-spiced everything is back on the menu, and the store aisles are filled with costumes and candy. It’s officially spooky season, and for many...
The sun hangs a little lower in the sky, a cool whisper hints at the change to come, and the world outside seems to be putting on its best, most...
If you’re reading this, you’re a human, obviously…I think, and the thought of eating the same meal day in and day out can seem like a fate worse than death....