Best Food For Senior Dogs: Aging Dog Nutrition Explained
It’s well known that nutrition plays a big role in a puppy’s health, but it’s often forgotten that these early months aren’t the only stage of a dog’s life where they have special nutritional needs. Senior dogs also need a diet that supports their aging bodies, which is why we want to help you find the best food for senior dogs. What should you look for when choosing the best food for senior dogs? Senior dogs have different nutritional needs compared to their younger counterparts. Knowing this, the best food for...
How To Deal With Separation Anxiety in Pets
It’s safe to say that as pet parents, we’d love our pets to be with us all the time – and for many pets, the feeling is mutual. Pets that were adopted in the last few years have had the benefit of their pawrent spending more time at home during the workday. Previously, pets would have had to learn to spend long periods alone but this is no longer the case. While this new way of life has many benefits, it has unfortunately caused a rise in the instances of separation anxiety in pets. What causes separation anxiety in pets?...
Ask Dr. Aziza: How Can I Help Improve My Dog’s Coat & Skin?
A dog’s coat and skin are not only the first things we notice in terms of their appearance but also their first line of defense against disease and weather. This is because a dog’s coat helps to regulate their body temperature, conserve water, and store nutrients. Knowing this, it’s clear that taking good care of your dog’s coat and skin has more benefits than just beauty. Below are a few suggestions on how to fix coat and skin issues for dogs, as recommended by Dr. Aziza, Freshpet’s expert veterinarian. Consider...
Top 5 Ways To Show Your Pet Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there’s no better day to show your pet how much you care about them. If you’re looking for some inspiration, just take a look at our top five ways on how to show your pet some love this Valentine’s Day. Switch to a fresh diet The way to your pet’s heart is often through their stomach, so one of the best ways you can show your love is by making the switch to a fresh diet. Refrigerated, fresh food offers numerous benefits including: Healthier skin and coat Better...
Can Dogs Sense Human Emotions?
It goes without saying that as pet parents, we develop a close emotional connection with our dogs – we’re able to recognize their feelings as easily as we do our own. But have you ever wondered “can dogs sense human emotions”? Extensive research has been done in this field and the results may (or may not) surprise you. How well can dogs sense human emotions? Pet parents know very well that dogs have an extraordinary ability to read human emotions, but in recent years this hunch has been backed by scientific research....
How Much To Feed Your Dog and Other Nutrition Questions Answered
If your pet is ready to say goodbye to kibble, you may have some questions about how much to feed a dog or cat who is making the switch to Freshpet. To help make this transition to fresh, healthy dog food easier, we’ve put together a handy guide covering how much to feed your pet and other top nutritional questions. How much Freshpet to feed a dog or cat Each Freshpet recipe features a feeding chart on the side of the packaging. Within this chart, you will see a column on the left for your pet’s weight and a column on the right...
Top 5 Activities To Try With Your Dog This Winter
During the colder months, it can be tempting to go into “hibernation mode” and spend as much time inside as possible. If you do this, however, you’ll miss out on a whole season of fun. In fact, some of the best winter activities are done with dogs! To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a list of the five best winter activities to try with your dog this winter. Get creative with snow If you live somewhere that gets snow, it can be used for several fun winter activities with your dog. Play snowball fetch: If...
How Being A Pet Parent Will Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Did you set New Year’s Resolutions for 2023? If you did and you happen to be a pet parent, you’re in luck! One of the benefits of being a pet parent is that your pets can be a great source of motivation – and inspiration – to stick to your goals. Let’s take a look at some common resolutions and how our pets can directly impact them! Resolution #1: Increase the amount of fresh, healthy food in your diet There’s a reason that every Freshpet recipe starts with fresh, whole ingredients. That’s because...
How to Make Sure You’re Starting Your Pet’s Year Off Right
There’s no better time to reassess your pet’s overall health and wellness than the start of a new year. We’ve put together a list of our best pet parent tips for 2023 to help make sure you’re starting your pet’s year off right. Schedule their annual veterinary appointment Pets are notoriously good at hiding signs of illness, so it’s not uncommon for pet parents to be unaware something is wrong until it becomes serious. This is why our best pet parent tip for 2023 is to schedule an annual vet appointment at...
How A Pet Can Help Your Overall Wellness Goals for 2023
When you set goals for yourself, it can be helpful to have someone hold you accountable. The good news for pet parents is that our four-legged friends can be that perfect someone, especially when it comes to wellness goals. Let’s take a look at how pets can improve your wellness and help you achieve your goals for 2023. Wellness goal #1: Get into a regular fitness routine If one of your goals for 2023 is to get into a regular fitness routine, you’ll be happy to know that this is one of the best examples of how pets can improve...
