Small, fluffy dogs are a joy to live with: companionable, often portable, and full of personality. If you want a dog whose puppy looks remain throughout its life, these breeds are among the best choices. Below are ten small fluffy breeds, what makes them special, who they suit best, and health considerations to be aware … Read more

WellPet Volunteers Travel to Houston to Help Pets Displaced by Hurricane Harvey In September, eight of my WellPet colleagues and I traveled to Houston, Texas, to support pets and families affected by Hurricane Harvey. With only two days to prepare, we arranged care for our own animals, packed essentials and headed into one of the … Read more

Have you ever noticed that your dog greets you in different ways each time you come home? Dogs don’t just bark or wag their tails at random — their greetings are a form of body language that communicates affection, trust, and emotional state. Understanding these signals helps you respond in a way that strengthens your … Read more

Foods Dogs Shouldn’t Eat on Thanksgiving Autumn has arrived: cooler air, colorful leaves, pumpkin flavors everywhere—and Thanksgiving preparations are underway. Many of us enjoy sharing holiday meals with family, and our dogs often love the food and excitement as much as we do. As a small animal veterinarian, I see a rise in emergency visits … Read more

Shifting pet care from reactive to proactive. Originally Featured on Woof News Issue #109 Roy Ben TzviOctober 15, 2024 This week we sat down with Asaf Dagan DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer and Co-founder of PetPace, and Lior Abraham, President of PetPace. The pet care industry is undergoing a technological transformation, and the smart collar segment … Read more

Mick Szydlowski is an author, marketing consultant and animal welfare advocate living in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, two young daughters and their “big brother,” Klaus the cat. Although Oskar is no longer with us, Mick is patiently awaiting the arrival of his next special-needs shelter cat, another blind tabby. What are some common special … Read more

PetPace V3.0 Smart Collar: Real-Time Pet Health Monitoring and Telehealth The PetPace V3.0 Smart Collar gives pet owners a powerful and practical way to monitor their pets’ health continuously and to consult licensed veterinarians remotely through telehealth services. Using artificial intelligence and clinically validated algorithms, the collar tracks vital signs such as heart rate, respiration, … Read more

Cats may appear set in their routines, but nutritionally they benefit from variety—especially when it comes to protein. If you’ve wondered whether offering the same recipe every day is the healthiest choice, rotational feeding is an evidence-based approach many pet owners are adopting to support digestion, overall health, and long-term vitality. This guide explains why … Read more

Dogs rarely display pain the way people do. Often, discomfort develops slowly and shows up as small changes in behavior, movement or vital signs long before obvious symptoms become visible. PetPace helps reveal those early signals by continuously tracking your dog’s vital signs and activity. The system analyzes this data to generate a daily Pain … Read more

When you browse a pet store shelf or shop online, you’ll often see the word “kibble” on dog food packaging. Kibble simply refers to dry dog food: a shelf-stable, nutritionally balanced product formulated to supply the vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates dogs need. Because a dog’s nutritional needs change with age, size and activity … Read more