It's spring and our pups are ready to run around in the fresh, warm air, but with the changing of the seasons comes a slew of seasonal allergies, for us and our pets. Spring blooms create more airborne allergens that can trigger your dog’s allergies and lead to symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
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If you’re thinking about getting a puppy for the first time, you may be wondering how best to prepare your home to ensure your new family member has a smooth transition. Here are three easy and important things new puppy parents should do to provide a safe, loving, and healthy home. 1. Puppy-proofing Once your
This Women’s History Month, we want to put a spotlight on one of the women behind PetPlate’s healthy, tail-waggin' recipes, Dr. Renee Streeter. Growing up on her family’s dairy farm surrounded by animals fostered her love of nutrition and animals and naturally led her to a career in Veterinary Nutrition. After graduating from Cornell University,
Getting to Know Protein AllergiesMany pet owners are surprised to learn that the most common food allergens that can affect dogs are proteins. While grains and gluten are often blamed for food allergies in both pets and people, allergies to animal proteins are much more common than allergies to grains in dogs.To develop an allergy,
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.