As dogs grow older, their needs change in ways that aren’t always obvious. Aging is typically a gradual process marked by small physical, behavioral, and emotional shifts that accumulate over months and years. For pet parents, this stage brings questions about what’s normal, what needs attention, and how to support a dog’s comfort, mobility, and … Read more

Pet-Friendly Companies Pets have a special way of brightening our days. A wagging tail, a purr, or a dog leaning into your knee can lift your mood and bring comfort after a long day. Because of that connection, more companies are embracing pet-friendly policies and inviting animals into the workplace as part of their employee … Read more

We love baking seasonal cookies, and one of our favorite cutouts is gingerbread—so for the holidays we adapted that classic into dog-friendly gingerbread pup cookies. These homemade dog Christmas cookies are simple to make, fun to cut into dog and bone shapes, and can be decorated for a festive touch. The recipe keeps ingredients dog-safe … Read more

L&C Advertising Agency New York, USA 26/08/2024 Originally Posted on LBBonline Rolando Cordova and Gian Carlo Lanfranco, co-founders and CCOs of L&C, speak to LBB’s Addison Capper about the global environment they’ve built to foster three consecutive years of client and Cannes Lions success. After 16 years working together as creative partners and collecting industry … Read more

Smelly cat breath—medically called halitosis—is often more than a minor nuisance; it’s typically one of the earliest signs of oral health problems in cats. Persistent bad breath usually results from plaque-forming bacteria that, over time, hardens into tartar. If left unchecked, this can lead to inflamed gums (gingivitis) and more advanced periodontal disease. Establishing a … Read more

Veterinary Innovation Podcast: How Wearable Data Is Changing Pet Care We are pleased to announce that our Chief Veterinary Scientist and Co‑Founder, Dr. Asaf Dagan, was recently featured on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast. In a wide‑ranging conversation with hosts Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak, Dr. Dagan discussed how continuous, real‑time physiological data from wearable … Read more

How to care for older cats Many cat owners are surprised to learn that cats are often considered “senior” around the age of seven. While seven is commonly used as a benchmark, many cats live well into their teens and even their early twenties. It’s typically in the later years that cats become fragile and … 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 health issues. Her owner, Carol Pipher—a veterinary technician at Southern Tier Veterinary Associates in Vestal, NY—placed a PetPace collar on Mya as part of routine health screening. The collar continuously … Read more

Patient Condition and History Chester is a 10-year-old, 43 lb male American Cocker Spaniel presented to MediVet Warbreck House Veterinary Centre in Liverpool, UK, after 24 hours of weakness, lethargy and labored breathing. His medical record included chronic kidney disease (IRIS stage 2), hypothyroidism, hypertension, a prior anterior cruciate repair and recurrent otitis externa. He … Read more

You’ve probably faced this scenario: an emergency vet bill arrives and the treatment your pet needs costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. In that moment, you wish there were an alternative to a gut-wrenching choice between your finances and your companion’s life. With multiple pet insurance options available today, there are alternatives — but … Read more