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12/27/2024

Happy Hanukkah to all our paw-some friends! 🕎 Wishing you eight nights filled with light, love, and plenty of fluffy cuddles with your pets ✨🐾

12/25/2024

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday from our Basepaws family to yours! ❤️

Have a safe & happy holiday with your loved ones!

12/24/2024

When it's Christmas Eve and the holiday spirit hasn't hit you yet 👀

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12/22/2024

Don't want your pup to miss out on the holiday treats?

Try this delicious dog-friendly recipe on the Zoetis Petcare blog 😋

Santa isn’t the only one who can enjoy cookies them this Christmas! This dog-safe Christmas cookie recipe is sure to be a hit.

12/21/2024

O'Malley just couldn't wait until Christmas to open his DNA test!

If you missed our website order deadline, you can still shop our Amazon storefront to get your kit by Christmas!

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12/20/2024

Keep your furry friends safe this winter! ❄️ From reducing their stress levels to paw protection, discover essential tips on our blog to help pets stay warm and healthy all season long 🙌

Ensure a joyful and safe winter holiday season for your pets with our comprehensive guide. Discover crucial tips and precautions to safeguard your fu

12/18/2024

It's no secret that cats find the holidays the most wonderful time of year ✨

With gifts for unwrapping & ornaments for smacking, some kitties find mischief in the holiday spirit 🔎 But when they're not exploring the new decorations or testing how cat-proof your wrapping & crafting skills are, Santa is sure to notice all of the sweet ways they're spreading holiday cheer to their humans ❤️

Whether your cat is getting extra snuggly with you in the winter cold, helping you wrap your gifts by keeping gift boxes warm, or making you smile in their best Santa Paws hats & bandanas, the love they show you year-round guarantees them a spot on the nice list 🎅

What's your cat's favorite part of the holiday season?

12/16/2024

How many gifts do you buy your pets for the holidays? 🎁

OneVet surveyed 1,036 pet parents across the country, asking how many presents they buy for their pet during Christmas and the other winter holidays 😻🐶

Click to reveal the results on the Daily Paws blog! ⬇️

The right number of presents to buy your pet depends on each person, but OneVet asked more than 1,000 Americans how many presents they buy their pets for the holidays.

12/14/2024

snuggling with my cat > doing literally anything else this holiday season 😻

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12/14/2024

A new study led by a University of Arizona researcher identified that people and the ancestors of today’s dogs began their close relationship as early as 12,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought 👀

Read all about it on the BBC Science Focus Magazine blog ⬇️

12/13/2024

Keep your holidays merry and your pets safe! 🚫🌿 While winter plants bring festive vibes, some can pose serious risks to your furry friends 🐾

Avoid highly toxic plants like mistletoe, holly, lilies, and Christmas rose ❌ Mistletoe, in particular, is a no-go as its leaves and berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, or worse if ingested! Artificial or silk alternatives can give you a festive look without the worry! 🎄✨

Even milder plants, like poinsettias and Christmas cacti, can upset your pet’s stomach. When in doubt, it’s always better to err on the side of caution ⚠️ Artificial plants or pet-safe greenery are perfect for creating a cozy holiday atmosphere without risking your pet's health 🙌

Before adding plants to your decor or gifting them to a fellow pet parent, do your research or check trusted resources like 's toxic plant guide🪴 Keeping your pets safe ensures everyone can enjoy a stress-free holiday season! ❤️

Share this post with friends and spread the word about dangerous holiday plants 💯

12/12/2024

"Melanocytes from orange cats, they found, made 13 times as much RNA from a gene called Arhgap36. The gene is located on the X chromosome, which led the team to think they had the key to orange color." 🐈

Learn more about this fascinating new gene discovery on the Science blog 🧬

After 60 years, scientists know why gingers, calicos, and tortoiseshells look the way they do

12/10/2024

Dog parents know that our pups are pros at communicating through barks and tail wags, but did you know their ears also speak volumes? 🐶👂

Fun Fact: Dogs have about 18 muscles in their ears, allowing them to move them in all sorts of ways to express emotions and pick up sounds - even ones we can’t hear! 🎵✨

Understanding your dog's ear positions can help you meet their emotional needs and strengthen your bond 🐾 Ears that are forward and alert often signal curiosity or excitement, while pinned back ears can mean they’re feeling nervous or unsure. If you notice relaxed, floppy ears, your pup is likely calm and content 😊

Some dogs mix it up, with ears changing positions quickly depending on their mood or environment, so keep an eye out for their unique signals! 🕵️‍♀️ Of course, every dog is different, and no one knows your furry friend better than you.

What are your pup's ears telling you? 🗣️

12/09/2024

*cat heavy breathing* it's time to steal Christmas 🎄😼

12/09/2024

All of this... for me?! 😻

Thank you guys!!!
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12/07/2024

Has your cat ever slipped through an incredibly small space that seemed to defy the laws of physics? ⚛️

In an effort to understand this perplexing behavior, Péter Pongrácz performed a small study in Budapest, Hungary to discover if cats showed what he called “body size awareness” when passing through narrow spaces. His results showed what many cat owners already know 👀

For more on the testing process and his findings, read the full article ⬇️

Pet felines seem much less aware of their bodies when it comes to vertical squeezes

12/06/2024

Chewy Claus is comin' to town! 🎅

This amazing campaign debuted in 2022 and has returned this year to deliver holiday cheer to pets across the country 🤩 Pets, through their parents, can submit their wishes now through Dec. 20 on Chewy's website where they can choose from a list of gift options as well as write out any "special wishes" they may have 🎁

Get all the necessary details on the USA TODAY blog ⬇️

Pets can submit their wishes now through Dec. 20 on Chewy's website where they can choose from gift options and write out any "special wishes."

12/05/2024

"Vito the Pug was named “Best in Show” at the 2024 National Dog Show, becoming the first pug to win the honor in the two decades since the contest first began airing on TV 🏆 Vito surpassed 1,940 other dogs vying for the title at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania!" 🙌

Vito is the first pug to win the honor in the two decades since the contest first began airing on TV.