During a week where the world is focused on perfect standards for dogs at the largest dog show in the country, Freshpet wants to shine a spotlight on the pets that don’t come with a pedigree, but who make their way into our homes via shelters. We’re calling all pet parents to share your fresh-faced shelter and ...
June 4th is National Hug Your Cat Day, but do cats really like to be hugged? The short answer is maybe, but the long answer is that this may not always be the best way to show your cat affection. Do all cats like to be hugged? It would be unfair to give a blanket statement and say that all cats either do or do ...
The artist who brought the “Doggy Bags” installation to the Garment District last September is back with a sculpture that will help us shed a light on kibble, the over-processed ingredients that go into it, and the high-heat cooking methods that give us a less natural meal. We’ve commissioned artist, Will Kurtz, to ...
Many of us know what it’s like to struggle with allergies as the seasons change, but what you may not know is that these seasonal allergies also frequently occur among our pets. This is a rather unknown topic for many pet parents, which is why we’ve asked our Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to give some insight on what to ...
May 2nd to 8th is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, an event dedicated to bringing attention to the emotional wellbeing of your four-legged companion. Both dogs and cats can experience generalized or situation-specific anxiety, but since they can’t talk, it can take some time to figure out what is causing them stress. The ...
When it comes to allergies in dogs, food allergies are in the top five. Despite being so common, food allergies can be difficult to get to the bottom of, partially due to the wide range of symptoms dogs can display. A dog with a food allergy usually develops itchy skin or digestive problems, but they can experience ...
The World Veterinary Association has set every last Saturday of April as World Veterinary Day to praise the veterinary community. In honor of this important day, we’ve asked Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to share her top tips for both seasoned and first-time pet parents, as well as answer some of our biggest questions ...
You’re likely familiar with charcuterie boards – beautifully arranged meats, cheese, fruits and vegetables usually served on a wooden cutting board – but have you heard of barkuterie boards? These pet-friendly snack boards are gaining popularity with pet parents across the country. The American Pet Products ...
Our cats are important parts of our families, and it makes sense that we want to do everything we can to give them the best lives possible. As cat have unique dietary requirements compared to other common household pets, a well-rounded diet is commonly emphasized by experts as the most important way to ...
Spring is a coming, and with it comes warmer temperatures. While most of us will be excited to share in the more temperate weather with our furry friends, pet parents should be aware that there are some preparations we must make to properly keep our dogs safe through the change of season. Luckily, many of these ...
To celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23rd, we’ve put together our best tips to help new pet parents get through the first few weeks of puppy parenthood! Research puppy food before you bring them home To avoid a last-minute trip to the store once your puppy has arrived home, we suggest researching food and ...
We know how challenging it’s been for many of you to find Freshpet in the early months of 2021, so our Co-Founder has been sharing regular updates to keep pet parents informed on our progress. We’re working hard to get more food into your hands as quickly as possible, but for more detail please see Scott’s updates ...