It's spring and our pups are ready to run around in the fresh, warm air, but with the changing of the seasons comes a slew of seasonal allergies, for us and our pets. Spring blooms create more airborne allergens that can trigger your dog’s allergies and lead to symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
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If you’re thinking about getting a puppy for the first time, you may be wondering how best to prepare your home to ensure your new family member has a smooth transition. Here are three easy and important things new puppy parents should do to provide a safe, loving, and healthy home. 1. Puppy-proofing Once your
This Women’s History Month, we want to put a spotlight on one of the women behind PetPlate’s healthy, tail-waggin' recipes, Dr. Renee Streeter. Growing up on her family’s dairy farm surrounded by animals fostered her love of nutrition and animals and naturally led her to a career in Veterinary Nutrition. After graduating from Cornell University,
As loving pet parents, we want to provide the best food for our furry companions. While kibble might seem like a convenient and affordable option, there's more to consider when it comes to your dog's well-being, especially when it comes to investing in fresh, nutritious pet food. What many pet parents don't realize is that
Getting to Know Protein AllergiesMany pet owners are surprised to learn that the most common food allergens that can affect dogs are proteins. While grains and gluten are often blamed for food allergies in both pets and people, allergies to animal proteins are much more common than allergies to grains in dogs.To develop an allergy,
Special Needs Dogs: What to Expect When Adopting a Special Friend Despite the challenges they face, special needs dogs have an indomitable spirit and zest for life. And when placed in caring homes, they reward support and affection with unconditional love and loyalty. There are additional responsibilities that come with caring for a special needs
How We Know PetPlate is the Best Tasting Dog Food We taste it! But it isn’t our opinion that counts—it’s our dogs’. Our canine connoisseurs are overseen by a top professional research firm, and give their opinions along the way as we formulate our flavors. Of course, our veterinary nutritionist ensures that the optimum balance
Human-Grade Dog Food: How to Feed Your Dog the Best The most critical food term, according to your dog, may be “dinner,” closely followed by “treat,” “chicken,” and “cheese.” But as pet parents, we strive to be a bit more discerning about terms when it comes to making menu choices for our furry family members.
How to Keep Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Healthy One of your most serious responsibilities as a pet parent is to help keep your dog’s skin and oat as clean and healthy as possible. This can be tricky to accomplish since dogs of all breeds are vulnerable to conditions that can compromise the health of
Slow Down Mealtimes: Discover the Health Benefits of a Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Some dogs consume their food at a perfectly reasonable pace. Others act like you'll take their food away from them if they don't gobble it up as quickly as possible. This problem may be especially acute if you have a rescue dog