Natural Pet Blog

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.

Coming together to help the people (and animals) of Maui

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 ove...

The manufacturing team behind Blue Toby Pet Beds

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....

Choosing the right size bed for your dog

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 siz...

Celebrate National Pet Fire Safety Day by protecting your pet!

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 pe...

Is your older dog walking more slowly?

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 d...

How often should you wash your pet's bed?

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 t...

Blue Toby makes a home in North Carolina

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 ...

How to avoid losing your pet

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.