I wish I had understood routine senior bloodwork earlier, because this is one of the few tools that can catch problems before a dog is obviously sick. If you?re asking what does a senior dog blood test show, the short answer is this: it can reveal early changes in kidney function, liver health, blood sugar, […]

Missoula Pet Fest 2026: Pet Care Trends Shaping Healthier, Happier Companions I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important. Pet owners are approaching care with more intention than ever, and that

Interzoo 2026: Pet Care Trends and Product Shifts Dog Owners Should Watch Every two years, the pet industry gathers in Nuremberg to preview what’s coming next, and this year’s Interzoo 2026 (May 12-15) is bringing shifts I wish had been available when Cooper was still here. After losing my golden at 9 to oral melanoma

Best Friends National Conference: Guide for May 7-9, 2026 I’ve been watching Best Friends Animal Society for years — ever since I started researching everything I could about dog health after losing Cooper. When I heard they’re hosting their National Conference in Salt Lake City this May, I knew I had to put together a

The short version: Global Pet Expo matters because it is where a lot of the year’s dog-health marketing ideas, supplement launches, and wellness trends start getting commercial traction. You do not need to attend, but you do want to know which product categories are about to get pushed hardest. Every March, the pet industry converges