Live Well
The official Blog of Wellness Natural Pet Food

If you missed National Black Cat Day on October 27, you may have missed black cat lovers extolling the virtues of the most common type of cat, the sleek, elegant black cat. While all cats are savvy, quirky, and intuitive, these are exceptional. They are highly-evolved and are the subject of much history, mystery, and […]

More of us are working from home than ever before. As of January 2021, over half of American workers were “always” or “sometimes” working from home. While the convenience of working remotely may have seemed enjoyable at first—if you’re working from home with a dog, you probably noticed some challenges cropping up. If you’re on […]

A demonstration of the company’s firm commitment to best-in-class food safety and quality, this is WellPet’s third manufacturing facility to achieve high marks from the rigorous audit by the British Retail Consortium’s Global Standard for Food Safety WellPet, LLC, the largest North America-based independent branded premium natural pet food company, today announced that its Mishawaka, […]

It should come as no surprise that pets, like people, feel pain; however, unlike people, pets can’t articulate what hurts and where. They can’t say, “Wow, my paws are really hurting after that walk in the snow; I think I have frostbite!” or “My stomach has stabbing pain all of a sudden!” Instead, they tell […]

Ask anyone who has ever been a pet parent, and they will tell you that their pet was more than “just a pet;” their pet was a member of the family, and their loss was as heartbreaking an experience as any. People mourn their pets for years after they are gone, and while death is […]

Pet Sitter Education Month: What It Is and Why It Matters September is Pet Sitter Education Month; it was created by the Pet Sitter’s International (PSI) group to educate pet sitters and caretakers about providing safe and exceptional services to pets and to pet parents. Pet education month is a time when pet sitters and […]

First Time Dog Owner Guide There are few things more fun than being a first time dog owner (or first time dog parent, as we like to say). Of course, there are also few things more intimidating—how do you make sure the needs of a pet that doesn’t speak your language are being met? If […]

You’ve likely been there; you’ve been told your pet’s life-saving health care will cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. In that moment, you’ll be wishing there was some kind of alternative. With multiple accessible health insurance options, there are alternatives, but just because insurance options are there, does that mean pet insurance is worth it? What […]

Human foods dogs can eat You’ve seen it before: you’re munching on your snack, while your pup zeros in on you with wide eyes and a sweet, innocent face. It’s hard to say no! There are many human foods dogs can safely eat, but some human foods are toxic to dogs. Keep your dog happy and healthy by learning […]

Becoming a first-time dog parent is a fun and exciting experience, but it’s also one that gives you a lot to think about. After all, as you may already be aware, different dog breeds have different personalities. Different dog breeds have different activity levels, different engagement styles, different mature sizes, just to name a few. […]

If we learned anything from the story of the city mouse and the country mouse, it’s that these two living environments are as vastly different for animals as they are for humans. And, just like with humans, some dog breeds are much more adaptable for city life than their country-loving counterparts. By understanding what city […]

Dog bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus is a potentially deadly condition that occurs in upward of 60,000 dogs a year. Bloat is entirely manageable if dog owners know what to look out for and if they know to seek help upon first seeing signs of bloating in their dog. Learning the signs of bloating in dogs, […]