Because we know pet-parenting is no walk in the park, Petmate strives to provide solutions for all pet owners, from the pet-parent novice to the seasoned veteran. With our 50 years worth of pet expertise, we take pride in being your go-to for providing the knowledge to keep your furry (and feathered) friends happy and healthy. Check out these articles for tips and tricks to make loving and caring for your pet a little easier.

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  • How to Keep Your Dog Safe While Driving

    How to Keep Your Dog Safe While Driving

    Dogs are like family members, and we want to keep them safe while driving just as we would our children. Unfortunately, many dogs are injured or killed each year when unrestrained in a moving vehicle Read Article
  • How To Keep Your Dog Safe At A BBQ

    How To Keep Your Dog Safe At A BBQ

    Summertime means grilling outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Barbecuing is a summertime tradition for many families, but it's important to keep everybody's safety in mind, including the dog. Read Article
  • Keeping your dog safe during the Thanksgiving holiday

    Keep Your Dog Safe During Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, food. Lots and lots of food. While humans might be able to resist the temptation to indulge in too many turkey-day treats, our pets often can't Read Article
  • Kid Friendly dog Breeds

    Most Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds

    Dogs are a man's best friend, and they can be a kid's best friend too! Are you a dog lover Read Article
  • Do Pets Like Wearing Clothes

    Do Pets Like Wearing Clothes

    It's no secret that pet clothes are big business. A quick stroll down the pet aisle at your local retailer will reveal a veritable rainbow of leashes, collars, harnesses, and outfits for even the most discerning of animal companions. But do pets enjoy wearing clothes? Read Article
  • 4 Ways to Get Your Local Shelter Dogs Adopted for Clear the Shelters Day!

    4 Ways to Get Your Local Shelter Dogs Adopted for Clear the Shelters Day!

    Clear the Shelters day is coming up on August 17th! With the goal of making this the best Clear the Shelters day ever, we're sharing our favorite tips on how you can clear your own local shelter on Saturday for Clear the Shelters day! Read Article
  • Is Your Cat Overheating?

    Is Your Cat Overheating?

    When you feel hot or even warm, chances are your cat does too. Our feline friends can be susceptible to overheating, heat stroke, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses just like us. The risk of these things happening increase as the temperature starts climbing. To help your feline friend, learn the common signs of cats overheating, common behaviors, and what to do if you think your cat is overheating. Read Article
  • Pet Hydration: Tips On How To Keep Your Pet Hydrated

    Pet Hydration: Tips On How To Keep Your Pet Hydrated

    July is Pet Hydration Awareness Month - a time to show pet owners the importance of proper hydration in your pet's life. Just like a human, your pet's body will not be able to function as it's supposed to without water. Knowing that it is important for your pet to be hydrated is one thing, but keeping them hydrated is another thing! Here are some tips for keeping your pet healthy and hydrated. Read Article
  • Properly Storing Dry Pet Food

    Properly Storing Dry Pet Food

    Once dry pet food is exposed to light or air, a process called "oxidation" occurs and food can become rancid very quickly. Read Article
  • Fireworks and Pets: Tips on Staying Safe this Summer

    Fireworks and Pets: Tips on Staying Safe this Summer

    Summer celebrations and fireworks seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when you are thinking of the Fourth of July. Read Article
  • The Do's and Don'ts of Catnip

    The Do's and Don'ts of Catnip

    We all need time to unwind. A little treat after a full day is well deserved, sometimes necessary. Hey, it's not easy to run a household and find time for yourself. Just ask your cat. While you're at work, your cat is busy at home, reigning over her kingdom, hunting down pests and marking her territory. She deserves a treat, too. For most cats, it gets no better than a few minutes with some fresh catnip or a favorite catnip-infused toy. Catnip is a plant related to mint and contains an essential oil called nepetalactone that is known to cause euphoric, almost hallucinogenic feelings in cats. Don't worry, catnip is natural, completely safe and nonaddictive fun for cats. Read Article
  • Cat Toys - Importance of Play for Cats

    Cat Toys - Importance of Play for Cats

    Most house cats sleep around 16 hours a day. Must be nice, right? But during the remaining hours of the day, cats play to stay sharp mentally and physically. Don't let that cute innocent look fool you. OK, cuteness wins, but don't forget that cats are natural hunters and need to be engaged on this instinctual level through play. Playtime helps counteract destructive boredom and provides valuable bonding time for you and your cat. Consider all the ways to play when choosing the right cat toys! Read Article
  • From Kitten to Cat

    From Kitten to Cat

    Caring for Your Feline Throughout His 9 Lives. Bringing home a new pet is one of the most exciting things you can do. It's so thrilling to have a precious, cuddly new pet to bring joy to your home. And kittens? They?re pretty much the best. But getting a kitten isn?t just for a week or a month. It is a lifelong commitment, and cats can live up to 18 years when well cared for at home. Cats are famously easy pets, but there?s still much to know about caring for your new cat through his life. Here are some of the highlights you need to know to keep your cat happy for life. Read Article
  • Pump Up Your Pet

    Pump Up Your Pet

    There are many obvious benefits to your pet getting proper exercise. It helps your pet maintain proper muscle tone, proper weight, and it improves heart health. Exercise also has other benefits that aren't tied directly to physical health. Regular exercise can help with your pet's mood and behavior. It stimulates her mind, which helps her mood and alleviates her tension or anxiety, which can lead to destructive behaviors. In essence, plenty of exercise leads to a happy, healthy pet, which leads to a happy, healthy pet parent. Read Article
  • Pet Overpopulation

    Pet Overpopulation

    According to the Humane Society of the United States, about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs - about one every 13 seconds - are put down in U.S. shelters each year.1 Despite this disheartening fact, pet overpopulation is still prevalent in America as it's often overlooked by many pet parents. Thousands of precious cats and dogs occupy shelters all across the US, often awaiting their demise. So what is the solution to pet overpopulation? It's simple - as pet parents we must have our pets spayed or neutered. In this way, we can help to effectively manage the pet population year-round. Read Article
  • Top Household Hazards for Your Pet

    Top Household Hazards for Your Pet

    If you're reading this article, there's no doubt you love your pet. You want to protect them from any harm, and since they spend the majority of their time in your home, it should be a safe haven. However, there are many dangers within your home that you should be mindful of. Many of these potential hazards are fairly obvious, and are similar to what you would be concerned about if you had a small child in the house. Many common domestic items are specifically dangerous to your furry friends. Whether it's food, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals, keep an eye out for these top household hazards for your pets. Read Article
  • Holiday Prep for Your Pets

    Holiday Prep for Your Pets

    The holidays are upon us, and so is the chillier weather. As you bundle up and get cozy with your cocoa, Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has some tips and tricks on how to ensure your pet has a healthy and happy holiday season. Read Article
  • Pets Improve Your Health & Reduce Anxiety and Depression

    Pets Improve Your Health & Reduce Anxiety and Depression

    In decades past, pet parents only looked to dogs for basic companionship for their kids, security and guard watch over their homes or occasional strolls in the park on a beautiful sunny day. Now, however, many pet parents have included these furry four-legged friends into their homes for overall health and wellness and to reduce anxiety and mood disorders. Yes, a pet a day will keep the doctor away! Pets are proving to be just the medicine we need to combat those ailments that could once only be healed through traditional medicine. Read Article