Natural Pet Blog

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...

Endangered relatives of cats and dogs - Part II. Canids

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 quit...

Endangered relatives of cats and dogs- Part I. Felids

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...

Cat etiquette - Meeting and greeting a cat

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...

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...

Cat contraception in a shot

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 b...

Announcing the latest creation from Blue Toby - Cuddle Blankets

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 ma...

Sustainable textiles made from recycled plastic

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 p...

The science of dog sleep - separating fact from fiction

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.