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

Forget Charlie, Cooper, Luna, and Oliver – the most popular pet names of 2019, according to Healthy Paws data. Some pet parents look to comic books, movies, games, sports, or exotic foods to come up with wacky, fun or thought-provoking dog and cat names that reflect their pet’s unique personalities. Here are a few we… Read More

Do you know what foods are poisonous to pets? Though some may be common knowledge, others just might surprise you. Test your knowledge with this quiz and see if you learn something new!… Read More

National Pet Day is April 11, and though you can’t throw a party with all your pet’s favorite friends (both two- and four-legged) this year because of responsible social distancing, you can celebrate them at home. Throw a safe, socially distanced Pet Day celebration by putting on your pet’s party hat, giving them love and… Read More