Pet Gear & Tech Explained
Lick Mats and Calm Toys: Creating a Relaxation Station for Your Pet
Lick Mats and Calm Toys: Creating a Relaxation Station for Your Pet Understanding Pet Anxiety and the Calming Power of Licking Many pets, especially dogs and cats, experience stress and anxiety just like humans. Common triggers include being left alone (separation anxiety), loud noises (like thunderstorms or fireworks), changes in environment, or overstimulation during the…
Advanced Puzzle Setups: Layering Toys for Smart Pets
Advanced Puzzle Setups: Layering Toys for Smart Pets Interactive play is vital for a pet’s mental and physical well-being. As pets become increasingly intelligent and engaged, basic puzzle toys may no longer provide the stimulation they crave. This is where advanced puzzle setups come into play. By layering toys and combining multiple enrichment tools, pet…
Comparing the Cone, Bandages, and Recovery Suits: What’s Best for Your Pet?
Comparing the Cone, Bandages, and Recovery Suits: What’s Best for Your Pet? When it comes to caring for pets recovering from surgery, wounds, or skin irritations, preventing excessive licking, scratching, or biting is critical to promote proper healing. There are three primary tools used for this purpose: the traditional cone (Elizabethan collar), bandages, and recovery…
Dental Toys vs. Dental Treats: Which Works Best?
Dental Toys vs. Dental Treats: Which Works Best? Maintaining your pet’s dental health is essential for their overall well-being, yet many pet owners are unsure how to effectively do so outside of routine veterinary checkups. Two of the most popular at-home tools are dental toys and dental treats. Both serve unique purposes – but which…
GPS vs. Microchips: What’s the Real Difference?
GPS vs. Microchips: What’s the Real Difference? As pet owners, one of our top priorities is keeping our beloved animals safe. With technology evolving rapidly, more tools than ever are available to help us protect them. Two of the most common technologies used for pet safety and identification are microchips and GPS trackers. While both…