Natural Pet Blog

Blue Toby CEO Linda Brent, PhD was consulted by U.S. News and World Report journalist Dierdre Mundorf about how to choose an orthopedic dog bed. The article was published on October 1, 2024. Here is an exce...

We all recognize that dogs are intensely social, with their human family, dogs, and even other pets. But how does the social environment affect dog's health? In a recent study, researchers from the Dog Aging...

Here we continue our exploration of endangered species with a look at those closely related to domestic dogs - the canids. As we saw in Part I endangered cat species, or felids, there are also quite a few do...

May 17th is Endangered Species Day! It's a great time to learn more about the amazing wildlife that we share the planet with and especially those species that are struggling to survive. We'll start with feli...

Not sure how to meet a cat? You might be a new cat parent, want to know how to get along with your friend’s cat, or maybe you are a “dog person” who just doesn’t "get" cats. There are some pointers to consid...

All dog-lovers know the happy feeling of seeing their dog approach with a bouncing step and a wagging tail! No matter how long you were gone, your dog always greets you with exuberance and joy when you come ...

Dogs, cats, and other pets are a great source of social and emotional support. And now there is proof that pets can even help our brain health as we age! A new study found that having a pet reduced cognitive...

Researchers have announced a new and effective method of long-lasting contraception for female cats. It doesn’t require surgery or pills and works with just a single shot. This breakthrough could be a game-c...

The wait is over - the new Blue Toby Cuddle Blankets are here! Linda and the Blue Toby team have been working on designs for ultra-cozy pet blankets for several months. We've reviewed and tested many differe...

Creating a more sustainable future At Blue Toby, sustainability is part of our business model. We have adopted a number of sustainble practices to protect the planet. For example, we use recycled plastic to ...

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.

Dogs communicate in many ways, including facial expressions. Researchers found that dogs with fewer markings on their face were more expressive and better understood by humans.

The wildfires that scorched Maui have left an unimaginable scar on the beautiful island and its inhabitants. Our hearts go out to the communities affected. From the mainland, it is easy to feel overwhelmed a...

Blue Toby's sustainability mission As a sustainable pet bed company, Blue Toby seeks to reduce our carbon footprint. One way to do this is to source contractors and suppliers from the local region. This help...

Finding the perfect bed for your dog should be simple. Big dogs need a bigger bed, and small dogs need a smaller bed. That is a start, but there are a number of considerations when choosing the size of your ...

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment today to be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your pet if there is a house fire. Learn the steps you can take to keep your pets safe. P...

It could be a sign of dog dementia As we age, we slow down. Dogs are no different. A new study found that in dogs – just as in humans – a slower walking speed was related to cognitive decline and dementia. B...

I couldn't pass up a quiz asking how often you should clean common items in your house. I was not doing very well guessing the answers (who knew you had to clean out your dishwasher?). Then I got to the ques...

The last few months have been so busy here at Blue Toby, with lots of progress to show! First a bit of background to set the stage. We moved to beautiful North Carolina in January of 2022 and live just outsi...

Here are the six things to do to avoid losing your pet this summer: Identification, Using a Leash, Training to "come", Security of your yard, Travel Preparation, and Monitoring Behavior and Location.

Eating grass is very common in both dogs and cats as well as their wild relatives. It may be an adaptive behavior to reduce internal parasites.

A new study on 11,000 dogs reported that while the breed of the dog was the most important factor related to personality, there was a broad range of personalities across individuals in each breed. Thus, personality may be related to the genetic background of the dog but life experiences also play an important role.

The last few months have been incredibly busy at Blue Toby as we prepare to make our first pet beds available. There may have been easier ways to start a pet product business, but our goals are much more ambitious than most: to make better pet beds with a focus on people, pets, and the planet.

It was a celebration of dogs and could not have been more fun! Local pet parents brought their dogs to be photographed on a Blue Toby Pet Bed and to be featured on our website and social media.