How We Know PetPlate is the Best Tasting Dog Food We taste it! But it isn’t our opinion that counts—it’s our dogs’. Our canine connoisseurs are overseen by a top professional research firm, and give their opinions along the way as we formulate our flavors. Of course, our veterinary nutritionist ensures that the optimum balance
Human-Grade Dog Food: How to Feed Your Dog the Best The most critical food term, according to your dog, may be “dinner,” closely followed by “treat,” “chicken,” and “cheese.” But as pet parents, we strive to be a bit more discerning about terms when it comes to making menu choices for our furry family members.
Did you know that approximately 14% of startups have a female CEO? Leave it to PetPlate’s own Gertrude Allen to defy the odds. Gertrude much prefers shining a light on others than bringing attention to herself (sound like any other woman you know?). But we weren’t about to let the month pass without paying tribute to one of the
Dog Gut Health + How to Improve Your Dog’s Gut Microbiome Most dogs don’t let us forget the importance of the belly—rubbin’ it and fillin’ it. But your dog’s digestive system does more than turn food into fuel in order to power zoomies! Keeping it happy and functioning efficiently can impact everything from your dog’s
It may appear that Black-owned pet businesses are rare, but it all comes down to visibility. They’re out there, and they’re doing great things. They’re also led by founders that stand for something, and we’re proud to stand along with them, by spotlighting a number of notable companies! Sir Dogwood Hoping to shift the
What Is Your Dog’s Love Language? Signs Your Dog Loves You How to interpret your pup's affectionate behavior. What are signs your dog loves you? And how does your dog show love? A snuggle at the end of the day? Wet puppy kisses? Bringing you their prized stuffed toy? February is a month filled with love,
New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs: 5 Good Habits to Start With Your Dog Leap into 2023 like a Labrador launching into a lake by resolving to develop habits that will help your dog be healthier—and happier. And the good news is that while some “healthy” new year’s resolutions for people may seem as appealing as
Can Dogs Sense Stress in Humans? They can sniff out cancer, COVID, corpses and the forgotten shrink-wrapped cheese stick in the bottom of your pack in the back of your closet. But can dogs smell stress? What about happiness? And what does that mean for the health of our furry family members—and for the dog-human
Ah, ‘tis the season for hanging outside with fellow fans of ball-throwing, game-playing, and eating lots and lots of meaty, carb-y foods. How is tailgating (c’mon, tailgating) a practice that hasn’t been firmly established for dogs? We’re sharing dog party ideas for allowing your pooch to get in on the yummy fun. Time to get
What Can Dogs NOT Eat for the Holidays? A Guide to Pet-Friendly Holiday Foods There were at least two dogs at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Plantation. They actually came over on the Mayflower. A 25-year-old passenger names John Goodman brought his Mastiff and his Spaniel with him to the New World. According to written