Organs! The forgotten superfoods for dogs and cats
Organ meats are often an afterthought in deciding on our pets’ food, but they pack a huge nutritional wallop. We all know it’s best to serve pet food that incorporates elements of our beloved fur kids’ natural diet involving high meat concentrations. One overlooked aspect most people forget, though, is the additional foraging they might have done, providing them with a nutritional boost that kept them roaming at peak performance. In this activity, our pets would find what we call superfoods. Superfoods are those which are...
What To Bring On Your Next Summer Road Trip With Pets
If you can’t imagine going on summer vacation without your pet, road trips make a great option. But before you hit the road, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve packed everything your pet might need during the journey. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the must-bring items for any summer road trip with pets, be it across the city, the state, or even the country! A cooler with plenty of food No summer road trip is complete without a selection of snacks for you and your pet to nibble on as the miles pass....
Caring for your pet when YOU have cancer
When you have cancer, caring for your pet can be a challenge. Help is available through CancerCare and Amie’s Place Foundation. CancerCare®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, and Amie’s Place Foundation, a New York not-for-profit corporate foundation, which is dedicated to funding no-fee programs to support people who may need help caring for their pets, risk losing them in times of crisis, or face barriers limiting access to their pets when...
Dr. Aziza’s Tips on How To Know When it’s Really Time to Book a Vet Appointment
If your pet isn’t showing any of the obvious signs of illness, it may not be clear whether you need to book a vet appointment for them. We’ve asked Freshpet Vet, Dr. Aziza, to share her top tips for determining when it’s really time to book a vet appointment for your pet. Tip #1: It’s been a year since your last appointment It’s highly recommended that your pets have an annual veterinary exam until they’re seven years of age. At this point, it’s recommended that these appointments increase in...
Is your cat happy?
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Summer Safety: How to Keep Pets Safe from Fireworks and Flaring Temperatures
Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on our pets. With record-breaking heat forecast across much of the nation and Independence Day celebrations on the horizon, Freshpet is helping pet parents prepare for the official arrival of summer with tips that can help keep their pets healthy and safe. Heat Safety Heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs. Without the ability to sweat the same way humans do, it’s important for pet parents to understand ways to cool their pets down when temperatures rise, and how to avoid...
Freshpet Reviews From Pet Parents: See Why You Should Make The Switch to Freshpet
At Freshpet, our ideology behind how to feed our four-legged family members is a bit different from other pet food brands. We believe that dogs and cats deserve food that helps them live their best lives, which means crafting recipes from fresh, whole ingredients that are gently cooked without preservatives, and kept in the fridge where meats belong. If you decide to make the switch to food made from quality ingredients, don’t be surprised if you notice some drastic changes in your pet’s overall health and happiness. But...
Should your cat sleep on your bed?
Few things are more cuddly than a slumbering cat. Let’s look at the pros and cons of allowing your kitty to sleep on your bed at night. For as long as I’ve had cats, they’ve slept on the bed with me. Although their sleeping preferences varied as much as their coat colors, one thing they’ve all had in common is that they wanted to be close to me. And I’m in good company. According to a 2019 American Pet Products Association survey, 62% of cats share the bed with their humans. Few cat lovers will reject the comfort...
Disaster in the air? Put your dog in good care.
If disaster strikes, do you have a plan for your pet? There are no shortage of stories of groups having to come into a disaster zone to rescue animals. It’s important to have a plan. Setting the Scene: In late August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, creating irreparable damage to thousands of lives, homes, buildings, and animals. As a society, we learned a lot from the insufficient preparation for and handling of the natural disaster. Specifically, we learned how to better approach the care of pets during emergency...
Adopting a special needs animal
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog or cat with special needs, know that you’re an awesome human being! But there are a few things to consider before you take that step. Here’s how to help ensure the best possible outcome for both you and your new best friend. When visiting the shelter, many people overlook animals with special needs. From deaf cats to three-legged dogs, animals with disabilities, chronic diseases, and various behavioral issues are languishing at shelters and rescues, just waiting for the right person to...
