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Walking Your Dog in the Winter: 6 Tips
Wellness

Walking Your Dog in the Winter: 6 Tips

As daily walks with your dog grow darker and colder over the winter, you might find yourself skipping dog walks altogether. If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2021 study published in the journal Animals, pet parents are 48 percent less likely to exercise their dogs in cold weather, and 64 percent less likely […]

Snow Nose Dog: Why Is My Dog’s Nose Turning Pink?
Dog Health

Snow Nose Dog: Why Is My Dog’s Nose Turning Pink?

Has your dog’s nose suddenly gotten lighter in color? If this shift from dark to pale or even pink coincides with colder weather, you could have a snow nose dog on your hands. “Snow nose” (also called dog winter nose) is a relatively rare condition in dogs. It happens when a dog’s natural nose pigment […]

How Many Calories Should My Dog Eat?
Dog Nutrition

How Many Calories Should My Dog Eat?

Dog parents have seemingly endless options for dog food. Along with deciding which food to feed your dog, consider another important question: how many calories should my dog eat? No matter how tasty and nutritious dog food may be, feeding your dog too little or too much could cause them serious health issues. For example, […]

Do Cats Get Cold? (And How Cold Is Too Cold for Cats?)
Wellness

Do Cats Get Cold? (And How Cold Is Too Cold for Cats?)

As you bundle up in heavier clothes and winter coats, you might start to wonder if your cat notices the difference in temperature. Do cats get cold the same way people do? Whether your cat is more of a cozy indoor lounger or a curious outdoor adventurer, it’s crucial to understand how the cold affects […]

Snow Nose Dog: Why Is My Dog’s Nose Turning Pink?
Wellness

Snow Nose Dog: Why Is My Dog’s Nose Turning Pink?

Has your dog’s nose suddenly gotten lighter in color? If this shift from dark to pale or even pink coincides with colder weather, you could have a snow nose dog on your hands. “Snow nose” (also called dog winter nose) is a relatively rare condition in dogs. It happens when a dog’s natural nose pigment […]

How Many Calories Should My Dog Eat?
Wellness

How Many Calories Should My Dog Eat?

Dog parents have seemingly endless options for dog food. Along with deciding which food to feed your dog, consider another important question: how many calories should my dog eat? No matter how tasty and nutritious dog food may be, feeding your dog too little or too much could cause them serious health issues. For example, […]

Do Cats Get Cold? (And How Cold Is Too Cold for Cats?)
Wellness

Do Cats Get Cold? (And How Cold Is Too Cold for Cats?)

As you bundle up in heavier clothes and winter coats, you might start to wonder if your cat notices the difference in temperature. Do cats get cold the same way people do? Whether your cat is more of a cozy indoor lounger or a curious outdoor adventurer, it’s crucial to understand how the cold affects […]

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