Deciphering the Code: Understanding Pet Food Labels

Navigating the world of pet food labels can feel akin to cracking an ancient code. With their distinct layout, these labels diverge significantly from the familiar nutrition labels on human foods, packing a wealth of information into a compact space. This can leave many pet parents scratching their heads, wondering how to choose the best…

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Winter Pet Care: Essentials and Tips

As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, it’s important to remember that our furry friends need a little extra care during the winter months. Winter pet care is crucial to ensure your pets stay safe, warm, and healthy. In this blog, we’ll explore some winter pet care essentials and tips to help…

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Mysterious Illness Affecting Dogs in the North East: What You Need to Know

We understand that your furry companions are an integral part of your lives, and their well-being is of utmost importance to you. We want to keep you informed about a concerning situation that has been affecting dogs in the North East and beyond. A mysterious respiratory illness has been sickening dogs across several states in…

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November is National Senior Pet Month!

As our beloved pets enter their golden years, their needs evolve like ours. Senior pets are generally considered dogs and cats over the age of 7, requiring more attention and specialized care to live comfortably and healthily. Here are some tips, product recommendations, and care advice to ensure our aging furry friends stay happy and…

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Nutrition for Pets: Fall Edition

As we transition into the cooler months of autumn, the change in season often brings a shift in our diets. Pumpkin spice lattes and apple pies started appearing on our tables, but what about our furry friends? In this blog, we’ll dive into some nutritional tips for your pets this fall season. Seasonal foods are…

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Looking for dog-friendly spots around? Here are our faves!

Summer fun awaits you and your furry friend in Boston and beyond! Check out these pet-friendly hotspots for an unforgettable adventure: Looking for a drink or dessert? Effective June 1, the City of Boston has a special variance in place for approved businesses to welcome leashed dogs in outdoor spaces. Boston area restaurants and beer…

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Frequent Buyer Programs in Hungry Tails

What’s a Frequent Buyer Program? Powered by Astro Loyalty, Frequent Buyer Programs are a way for our favorite brands to reward your loyalty. It’s only offered in small, independent stores like Hungry Tails. It doesn’t require for you to multiple carry cards in your wallet! How does it work? You’ll need to enroll in our…

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Are bones good for your dog?

Giving your dog a bone seems an easy decision, but do you know if bones are good for your dog? And, more importantly, are you picking the right one? Let’s start with chewing. Chewing has very important benefits for your dog: it mentally stimulates them, and reduces anxiety (linked to high blood pressure and heart disease).…

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Training your dog? Watch out for calories in treats

Treats are a vital part of positive reinforcement, rewards-based training but do you know how many calories are in training treats? Giving too many treats will not only spoil their appetite for actual nutritious meals but also may create an obesity problem. The regular rule of thumb is that treats should make up about 10%…

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