Dog Products
Summer Heat Tips for Dogs (+ A DIY Frozen Treat Recipe)
Come summertime, you want to take your dog with you on all your adventures: the beach, a hike, the park, maybe even a road trip. But while you can sweat it out and sip some water when you feel yourself getting too hot, your dog has a harder time communicating when they’re overheating. We’ve put ...
Editor’s Picks: Our Favorite Products in September
As Thrive Market employees, we know a lot about our products. We swap recommendations, we sample from the “free table” at Thrive Market HQ, and we’re the first to add newly-launched items to our orders. Editor’s Picks is a monthly column rounding up the top three products our blog editors are loving.
How to Prep for a New Dog or Cat
What is the best puppy food? What supplies do I need for a new dog? What is the best canned kitten food? If you’re welcoming a new pet to your home, these questions (and more) are likely on your mind. Don’t wade through the sea of queries and products alone—let our trusty guide provide some ...
Why GAP-Certified Pet Food Is Better for Your Pet—and the Planet
Pet parents know how quickly hypoallergenic shampoo, eco-friendly toys, and tasty treats become non-negotiable necessities in the quest to keep your four-legged friend happy and healthy. But being a responsible owner doesn’t stop there. Today, we’re sharing one more step you can take to make an even bigger impact on the wellbeing of all animals: ...
How to Improve Your Dog’s Diet, According to a Holistic Vet
We spend a lot of time tweaking our diets and lifestyles to achieve a steady state of feeling good. The same idea holds true for your dog: you could potentially improve its health by adjusting or eliminating certain foods from its diet, resulting in a more at-ease, more able companion. All you have to do ...
How Halo® Is Bringing Sustainable Agriculture to Pet Food
Can a pet food company help the industry move away from industrialized agriculture? Halo is committed to making it happen. We talked with the team—including the CEO and a natural rancher—to find out how the brand’s value trio of being “Holistic. Whole. Humane.® ” creates better food for your beloved pet while caring for the ...
22 Best Dog Products: From Food to Shampoo
At Thrive Market, we understand your pet pals deserve the same quality food, wellness, and care picks that fuel your own lifestyle. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite pet products to keep your furry friends looking and feeling their best, bringing you the best dog products from grooming go-tos to kibble, treats, and toys.
Raw Pupcakes Recipe
[schema description]Treat your four-legged friend to raw “pupcakes,” a perfectly woof-worthy snack! Sweet potato, milk, and peanut butter help bind the cakes, and Fido will lick up the yogurt frosting faster than you can say “sit.” (We know this thanks to some furry and eager Thrive Market taste-testers!) Even though these morsels are made with ...
Doggie Donuts Recipe
[schema description]Ruff day? If your four-legged friends could use a treat, they’ll roll over for canine-approved donuts! (Test donuts were eagerly devoured by dogs at Thrive HQ.) The batter whizzes up in the food processor and mixes I and Love and You dog food with peanut butter, pumpkin, and almond flour. For the frosting, just ...
Your Dog Will Sit, Beg, and Roll Over For These Wholesome DIY Treats
With a name like Wellness Mama, you know this popular lifestyle website is all about taking good care of families—four-legged members included! Katie, the woman behind the site, loves making canine-approved treats packed with great ingredients like sweet potato and coconut oil. This recipe has been taste-tested by Katie’s pup, Daisy, as well as a ...
Yes, Pet Health Insurance Is a Real Thing
Most pet parents love to think of their dogs or cats as furry little members of the family. After all, we buy our pets Halloween costumes and t-shirts, only the best toys, and treat them just like the human members of the family. Slippers are no longer just a cat—she’s your fur baby and likes ...
Should Your Pet Be Popping Probiotics?
Pet owners are a pretty dedicated bunch. From rain boots to doggie toothbrushes, they’ll invest in some pretty wacky products for the promise of a healthier, happier pet. But what about vitamins or probiotics?! Ostensibly, if owners rely on these daily remedies for optimal health, it’s not so crazy to think that they could work for ...
Making Your Pup Smarter: Is It Even Possible?
All parents have an opinion on their kids’ intelligence—especially dog parents. But for those who scoop up and take home a not-so-bright puppy, is there any hope that their canine can grow up to be a doggy genius?
Finally, A Treat You Can Share With Your Dog (Really!)
The way your dog is desperately eyeballing that chocolate chip cookie you’re noshing on is heartbreaking. Sorry pup, no can do. Well, guess what? We’ve got a recipe that’ll let you share dessert with your favorite canine companion. And it actually tastes good—promise.
How Often Do Dogs And Cats Really Need Baths?
Going for a walk or playing in the park with your dog can be an adventure—or a disaster. Because inevitably, it happens: Your furry friend finds something awesomely gross and decides to roll around in it.
Why Ditching Grains Could Improve Your Pet’s Health
It’s hard to believe, but that fur baby taking up half the bed is a descendant of the big, bad wolf. Once upon a time, when packaged kibble and canned wet food weren’t on the dinner menu, carnivorous pets were on the prowl for raw, protein-rich prey—not wild rice and wheat.
Pets Can Go Paleo Too—Here’s How!
Like its oldest and closest ancestor, the African wildcat, domestic felines are natural born hunters. Tom and Jerry, Itchy and Scratchy—cats’ obsession with catching and eating mice is iconic for a reason.
Forget Fillers And Chemicals—Your Pet Deserves Healthy, Wholesome Food
Ever see resemblances between humans and their pets? It’s a thing. Clearly our pets are a reflection of us, and the way we eat is no exception. As a nation, we’re gulping down alarming amounts of processed foods packed with chemicals and preservatives. And tragically, we’re giving the exact same stuff to our furry friends.
Most Pet Owners Ignore This Issue—Is Your Dog or Cat at Risk?
He’s loving, oh-so-faithful, and you can’t stop looking at that cute face of his. He’s the dreamiest date for your Saturday movie night. And boy, can he kiss—only his breath…is downright vile.
9 Cool Tips to Help Your Dog Beat the Heat
That lolling tongue, those sweet brown eyes, that constantly wagging tail—when you hit the beach, stroll the park, or explore hiking trails , it’s natural to want your best buddy, your faithful friend—your dog—by your side.