How to Tell if Your Furry Friend Will Benefit from a Dog Food for Sensitive Skin
Today’s pet food market is full of options that can help pet parents address the evolving needs of their dogs. One option that has been increasing in popularity among pet parent communities over the years is dog food for sensitive skin. These recipes can help alleviate discomfort for dogs with skin and gastrointestinal issues. Here, Freshpet explores how pet parents can tell if dog foods such as Freshpet Select Sensitive Stomach & Skin may be a good fit for their dogs. Is Your Dog Having Skin or Coat Issues? Skin and coat issues are...
Find Freshpet Dog Food at Walmart and Other Retailers
Over the years, Freshpet has expanded to be stocked in several retailers across the country. Now pet parents can find Freshpet dog food in Walmart, Target, and a variety of pet stores both big and small. Accessibility within the pet food space is incredibly important for pet parents. After all, it provides them with more options to feed their furry friends, while making finding their preferred products a much less stressful process. Here, we explore a few of the establishments pet parents can find our recipes as well as our goal of increasing...
Top Dog-Friendly Summer Road Trip Spots
Want to take a vacation, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of flying? Why not plan a road trip? The best part about road trips is that it’s easy for your pup to join as your co-pilot. If you’re still deciding where you want to go, take a look at our list of top dog-friendly summer road trip spots. Holbrook, Arizona This tiny town in Arizona is home to Holbrook Dog Park, a small but very clean park across from one of the town’s pet-friendly accommodations – but this isn’t what makes it a top...
Dr. Aziza’s Ultimate Guide to Dog Poop
Let’s face it, poop is gross. Although there is nothing appealing about feces, as a pet owner it is important to keep an eye on your dog’s poop since it can often be a stinky clue to your dog’s health. To help you know what to look out for, and whether it’s time to call the vet, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to dog poop. Confirmation of bowel movement: This may seem obvious, but it is important to know that your dog is, in fact, pooping and how often. If there is no poop, that could be due to your dog not...
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You Work From Home
Over the last few years, working from home has become a normal part of life. One of the biggest benefits of this way of working is that you can be with your pet all day, but this can come with one small downside – your pet may expect your undivided attention all day. To help you get some work done, we’ve put together a list of five ways to keep your dog entertained during work. Spread out meal times Instead of having one meal time in the morning and another in the evening, spread out your pup’s feedings through the day. To...
Best Ways To Care For Your Senior Cat
As cats reach their senior years, their day-to-day care requirements begin to change. Senior cats hold a special place in our hearts, so we’ve put together some tips for providing the best care for senior cats. With a little bit of extra support, your senior cat will be able to not only live, but thrive, during their golden years. Review your pet’s diet Senior cats have different dietary requirements than their younger counterparts. As they age they can start to struggle with weight management, dry skin, or other more serious...
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....
How to Start Preparing for Dog Adoption
After hours spent researching, filling out paperwork, and interviewing, it’s almost time to bring home your new dog – how exciting! The hard part may be over, but there are still a few things you’ll want to do to get ready for your new addition. We’ve put together a guide on preparing for dog adoption, to help you make sure you’ve got everything in order before your pup arrives. Choose a high-quality food One of the most important things you can do when preparing for dog adoption is to choose high-quality food....
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...
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...
