Today’s Lineup…
🩺 Featured Tip
🐾 Tuesday’s featured deal
🤔 Our Barkworthy picks
🐕️ Tasty Tidbit
👓 More good reads
📊 Poll
Featured Tip: Don't Overlook Subtle Changes in Your Pet's Routine
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, your dog might be slowing down a bit, but don't automatically blame the season!
Pay attention to changes in your dog's activity, sleep patterns, and overall energy levels, especially if they're behaving differently than usual.
A little extra lounging isn't necessarily cause for concern, but persistent changes could be an early sign that something isn't quite right.
Keeping track of your dog's normal habits (whether through a simple journal or a smart health monitor) can help you spot subtle changes and give your vet a clearer picture of what's going on.
Tuesday’s Featured Deal
PetPace Smart Collar ($100 off)
Give yourself a little extra peace of mind when it comes to your dog's health! The PetPace Smart Collar tracks vital signs, activity, sleep, and other health trends around the clock, helping you spot subtle changes that might otherwise go unnoticed. For a limited time, save $100 with their special holiday offer!
Why You'll Love It: PetPace helps you understand what's normal for your dog and recognize changes worth discussing with your vet, especially helpful for senior dogs and those managing chronic health conditions.
Barkworthy Picks
Here are a few resources to help you keep your dogs in top-top shape:
🦴 Save 25% storewide on Native Pet with EARLYDOG25 in the “Oops, Dan hit Sends Sale” (Get Discount)
🐾 Lost in Yellowstone for a month! Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell, was finally rescued after a volunteer lured her into a trap using her family's T-shirt. Traveling with your pup? A simple "Pet Inside" sign on your hotel door could help prevent an accidental escape. (Full Story)
💤 Good news if your dog hogs the bed! A new study found that sharing your bed with your pup doesn't seem to hurt your sleep quality. Even better, many participants said having their dogs nearby helped them feel safer! (Read More)
💸 Ouch! Vet bills are getting even more expensive. Veterinary prices have jumped about 67% since 2017, nearly twice the rate of overall inflation! Want to save a little? Compare prices for routine care at a few local clinics and check with shelters for low-cost vaccines and wellness exams.
⚠️ Screwworm Alert: New Mexico has reported the first U.S. case in a pet cat, along with three more dogs. The risk isn't widespread, but it's a good reminder to check your pets for unusual wounds and call your vet if anything looks suspicious. (Read the full story)
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Myth Buster: Short-Haired Dogs Don't Shed Much
Busted! Short coats don't necessarily mean less shedding. Some short-haired dogs leave an astonishing amount of fur behind while certain longer-haired breeds shed relatively little. It all comes down to coat type, genetics, and individual shedding patterns (not how long the hair is).
Speaking of all that fur...
Neakasa S1 Pro Grooming Kit ($40 Off)
The Neakasa S1 Pro 7-in-1 Pet Grooming Vacuum Kit helps you tackle shedding before all that loose fur ends up on your furniture, floors, and favorite black pants. It combines grooming tools with a vacuum that collects loose hair as you brush, making at-home grooming a whole lot less messy. Plus, you can save $40 right now!
Tasty Tidbit: There's More Than One Way to Fill a Dog Bowl!
From kibble and canned food to fresh and raw meals, dogs have more menu options than ever! The best choice depends on your dog's nutritional needs, preferences, and your lifestyle. Whatever you're feeding, the important thing is choosing a complete, balanced diet that's appropriate for your dog (and following proper food safety practices, especially with raw meals).
Speaking of different ways to fill that bowl...
Maev Raw Dog Food (30% Off)
Maev offers frozen raw dog food made with real meat and vegetables, delivered right to your door.
It's another option for pet parents exploring different feeding styles, with 30% off your first purchase using code PETPARENT30
Keep Reading
How Health Monitoring Helps You Care for Senior Dogs and Dogs with Chronic Conditions
By: Nicole Etolen
Get Almost 2 More Years With Your Dog: What a 14-Year Study Says About Portion Control
By: Jamey Ekins
Today’s Contributors…
Nicole is a writer and editor whose pack has included a German Shepherd, Lab/Collie mix, Pharaoh Hound, and mystery mix over the years. She combines her lifelong passion for writing with her love of dogs.
Gary and Ryan run VetNaturals and Pawzitivity Pets and have a deep love for animals. They’re on a mission to improve the quality of life for as many pets as possible.
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