It wasn’t so long ago that going out for a beer with friends meant leaving your best furry friend at home. Not anymore. More bars and restaurants are starting to welcome dogs. Usually, dogs are limited to an outdoor patio, but many bars now allow dogs inside too. And even more exciting, some establishments cater… Read More

Do you have a rescue or shelter dog whose birthday is unknown? Then we want to wish them a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! In honor of DOGust, it’s time to celebrate the birthdays of all the rescue dogs out there. What is DOGust? DOGust, whose official date is August 1st, is designated as the universal birthday… Read More

As a pet parent, you probably know that dogs and cats absolutely should not consume alcohol, as it is toxic to them. So how can you involve your furry friends in National Drink Wine Day today? If you really want to be able to clink a glass of wine with your pet (if your pet… Read More

We welcome the turn of the new year with optimism and excitement. But before we fully dive into 2021, we’re taking a peek back at 2020 to answer the curious question: which pet names were the most popular in 2020? We reviewed our data for pets that were newly enrolled during the 2020 calendar year… Read More

Whether we call them mixed-breed, mutts, or Heinz 57 hounds, Healthy Paws pet parents love their dogs of uncertain ancestry, based on the responses to a social media post asking them to share results of their DNA tests on their dogs. Deoxyribonucleic acid, better known as DNA, is a material present in nearly all living… Read More

2020 has definitely been a year of growth and new experiences as we all have been faced with the task of learning to be flexible and adapt to the unexpected. Though it has had its challenges, we are reflecting back on the positives of this year. We’ve analyzed our blog and social channels to reveal… Read More

What is it about cats and Christmas? We humans labor to make everything perfect and beautiful – especially this year when most people are spending more time at home –  just to have our furry felines come in and wreck it all. The combination of a tree in the house, delicate shiny objects, and soft… Read More

What adventures are you and your dog up to this summer? If you’re strapped for ideas, take this quiz to see what activity would best suit you and your canine friend! (Keep in mind that, due to COVID-19, it is possible that some of these activities may not be available in your area. Please abide… Read More

Dogs have been part of human history for at least 15,000 years, since the domestic dog split from its wolf ancestors and started living close to people, who provided some protection in exchange for help with hunting. As the relationship between dogs and people became more intertwined, and the dogs became actual companions rather than… Read More

If you appreciate poetry but find it intimidating and beyond your creative reach to pull off, limericks were made for you. Limericks are poems, but they are short, easy to write, and intended to be kooky, so you can let your imagination run wild and not worry about trying to sound like Emily Dickinson. Edward… Read More

Life with a cat isn’t all snuggles and dangling feather toys. Experienced cat owners can attest to the scratching, random darting across the room, and the cat hair (oh, the cat hair!). Fortunately, thanks to the internet, innovative ideas are quickly spreading to help make cat parenthood easier. Whether you’re bored, on a budget, or… Read More