The Companion Field Guide
Notes on living well with a dog or a cat — what we use, what we learned, and what our customers taught us.
Why water fountains are replacing the bowl
Moving water gets some cats to drink more than a still bowl ever does. Here's why that matters and how to tell if it will work for yours.
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Mental enrichment: the new default for dog owners
A tired dog isn't just a walked dog anymore. Here's what mental enrichment actually means, and three easy ways to add it to a normal week.
Read →Why more people are choosing a cat over a dog
Cat households have been growing while dog households shrink, especially among renters and remote workers. The reasons are mostly practical, not sentimental.
Read →Personalizing your pet's everyday things — worth it or not?
An embroidered name isn't just decoration. Here's what it's actually useful for, and where personalization stops making sense.
Read →Back-to-school season is hard on dogs too
A full house all summer, then suddenly empty most of the day. Here's why that transition is harder on a dog than it looks, and what actually helps.
Read →National Dog Day, August 26 — where it came from and what to actually do
An unofficial holiday with a real, practical use: a fixed day to check the things that are easy to keep putting off.
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