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To cuddle or not to cuddle? The science of co-sleeping with your pets

Overview While research shows that pet owners feel more comforted co-sleeping with their pets, clinical data reveals that co-sleeping reduces sleep quality due to mismatched circadian rhythms and a...

Understanding cat behavior: Why is feline communication so mysterious?

Why is understanding cats so difficult? Explore the evolution of cat communication and see how recent science is helping us decode our feline friends.

The myth of the "indestructible" dog bed

Beware of claims that dog beds are indestructible. Supportive and comfortable dog beds are made from soft materials that are, by their nature, destructible. Instead, look for a bed that is made fro...

Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue receives donation of blankets

Blue Toby Sustainable Pet Products is proud to announce our 2025 donation of over 30 warm blankets to Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue.

Bird Flu and Your Pets: What You Need to Know

The recent news about bird flu affecting dairy herds and causing some human infections has understandably raised concerns. While experts emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low, i...

The importance of the social environment to dogs' health

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...

Understanding the wagging tail of our dogs

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...

Pets can improve our brain health as we age

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...

The science of dog sleep - separating fact from fiction

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.

Understanding dog facial expressions

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.