Choosing the best dog food for allergies depends on the underlying cause of your dog’s symptoms. Hydrolyzed diets are often recommended for confirmed food allergies because the proteins are broken down into smaller pieces that are less likely to trigger an immune response. Limited-ingredient diets can help identify and avoid specific allergens, and grain-free diets … Read more

The playful Golden Retriever puppy that greets every stranger and the silver-muzzled 11-year-old that still wants to fetch but needs a moment to rise are the same breed at very different stages of life. Understanding the common health patterns in Golden Retrievers—what tends to appear in puppyhood, what develops through adulthood, and what becomes a … Read more

The lively Labrador puppy that will chase a tennis ball for hours and the gray-muzzled 12-year-old that takes a little longer to rise after a nap are the same dog at different stages of life. Labrador health can be viewed as three overlapping chapters: conditions that usually appear early, issues that emerge through middle age, … Read more

If you’ve ever stood in the pet food aisle comparing labels, you’ve likely noticed the term “AAFCO approved.” Many pet owners search for phrases like AAFCO approved, AAFCO approved pet food, AAFCO dog food, and AAFCO cat food to find foods they trust. Here’s an important clarification: AAFCO doesn’t actually approve, certify, or endorse pet … Read more

Summer invites outdoor fun with your dog: long neighborhood strolls, weekend hikes, backyard play, lake days, and road trips with their head out the window. Warmer weather and more activity make it harder for dogs to stay comfortable, so hydration becomes especially important. Dogs cool themselves mainly by panting, which increases their need for water. … Read more

Summer invites outdoor adventures—hikes, lake days, camping trips, and long drives with the whole family. If your dog likes to tag along, their activity level, hydration needs, and meal demands can change. Long walks, agility practice, swimming, and travel all require steady energy, easy-to-digest meals, and convenient options when meal prep isn’t possible. That’s where … Read more

Every pet owner knows that heart-stopping moment — you glance up and your dog has vanished from the yard, or your cat slips out a door. What happens in the following minutes can make all the difference between a quick reunion and a frantic search. That’s why PetPace introduced Safe Zone, a geofencing feature built … Read more

PetPace Smart collar closes the critical information gap in telemedicine veterinary care BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When pet owners and veterinarians connect by video, the vet can see the animal but can’t reliably assess crucial physiological signals — heart rate, respiration, subtle signs of pain, or other indicators that often reveal serious problems. Those limitations are shifting … Read more

Yesterday your cat rushed to the bowl at dinner. Today they sniff it as if it were cardboard. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many cat owners assume they have a picky eater, but often there’s more to the story. Cats commonly lose interest in eating the same meal day after day—not out of stubbornness, but … Read more

Patient Condition and History Mya is a 14-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat, weighing 13 lb, who lives exclusively indoors and had no previously known medical issues. Her owner, Carol Pipher, a veterinary technician at Southern Tier Veterinary Associates in Vestal, NY, fitted Mya with a PetPace collar as part of routine health screening and … Read more