Four-Legged Heroes: Pet Blood Banks and the Battle for Awareness
“People hear the words ‘blood bank’ or ‘blood transfusion’ for the first time when their pet is sick, but not often before that moment. Everyone knows…
Dogtopia Doggy Daycare: Daily Enrichment for Every Dog
Daycare at Dogtopia is kind of like school for dogs of all ages—participating in activities that engage their senses, fulfilling curiosity, burning ph…
Pet Photoshoot Tips
If you’re anything like us, your social feed is constantly flooded with hundreds of insta-cute pups. How do you set yourself apart to make sure your d…
Get Your Pet in Shape for Spring
Spring is on its way, and you may have noticed new, green grass pushing its way through the dirt on your daily walks with your pet already. If your wa…
Adventure Dogs: A Pet Parent’s “Doody” To the Great Outdoors
At KONG, we know that Dogs Need To Play, and a lot of times in Colorado this means playing in the great outdoors! Since our company’s home base is amo…
Understanding and Meeting Your Pet's Specific Enrichment Needs
Enrichment is a pretty “buzzy” word in the pet world, but what exactly does it mean for your pet? The fact is, many of the things you do with your p…
KONG® Stuffing Basics – With The Honest Kitchen®
A lot of people recognize the red rubber KONG® Classic as a play toy, but did you know stuffing a KONG provides dogs with multitude means of enrichmen…
Training Cats? Yes Really! (Part 1)
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), at of the end of 2018 there were 94.2 million cats in the United States. In fact, cats outn…
Cat Toys You Didn't Know You Needed
Choosing Toys for Your Cat’s Play Style Cats Need to Play® to live happy, healthy lives. Beyond just a fun activity, play provides mental and physical…
Etiquette Series: Dog Park Etiquette Explained
Allowing your dog to run freely off-leash with other dogs at a park can meet several of their needs: Socializing, spending energy, enrichment, and ins…
The Perks of Adopting a Senior Dog
Senior dogs are often forgotten about or traded in for a younger and “cuter” household member. Euthanasia rates for senior pets in shelters are signif…
KONG in a Shelter
There can be more to this enrichment than just a basic toy. Many types of KONG toys can be used in different ways in an animal shelter. Dogs in a shelt…
How to Keep Your Dog Enriched During the Holiday Chaos
The holidays can be truly magical, with the twinkling lights, fresh-baked cookies, and the sound of your dog gleefully shredding wrapping paper like i…
Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe During Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Other Loud Noises
For best results, start working with your pet ahead of time to help desensitize and countercondition them for these specific events and loud noises. D…
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Safe—and Hazardous—Holiday Foods for Dogs
Turkey It’s a main course on holiday tables from Thanksgiving to New Year’s—and a main ingredient in many commercial dog treats and prepared foods. C…
Start Smart: How to Introduce Your Dog to KONG
While people may know that a KONG can be key to hours of enriching, mentally stimulating fun that satisfies dogs’ instinctual needs, a dog who has nev…
7 Tips For Exercising Senior Dogs
Dr. Linda Simon, a member of the British Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, explains, “A lack of exercise can quickly lead to muscle atrophy and do…
Dog Dental Emergencies – Signs and Symptoms
As a dog owner, you know how important your pet’s dental health can be. However, you may not realize how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a dent…
Dog Instincts
Looking at your beloved dog it can sometimes be hard to imagine that all dogs, large and small are descended from wolves. While this is easier to visu…
Keep your dog entertained indoors this winter!
Winter days can be cold, dark —and boring! Especially if you’re a dog and “Netflix and chill” doesn’t really do it for you in terms of cozy entertainm…
Best Swim Toys for Dogs
At the bottom of the pool, there's a field of dog toys, all looking up to the surface. Wouldn't it be nice if somebody hadn't let them sink to the bot…
4 Signs Your Dog Isn’t Getting Enough Exercise
According to a recent study, about 56% of dogs in the United States are considered overweight or obese and the numbers keep rising. Luckily, there are…
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GDPR Privacy1. Introduction1.1 KONG Company Limited is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. 1.2 This privacy notice describes how we collect and use...
Outdoor Toys Your Dog Will Love
“What do you mean I can’t take Marvin Moose outside with me?” your dog asks. Or at least that's what you imagine they’re trying to ask you with those …
Dogs with Jobs: Sled Dogs
Before this experience, Rhonda had no exposure to sled dog racing. When she returned home to Colorado, she began her search to find a sled dog club to…
How can I get my cat to drink more water?
Historically, cats were by nature, desert-dwelling creatures who often could go months without a direct source of water. This was because their prima…
How Truffle Dog Trainers Use Dog Toys|
There's a moment in the field that says everything about what it means to train a working dog well. A dog slows, nose dropping toward the earth, tail …
No pets? No problem!
It seems odd that you’d be reading this blog on the KONG website of all places, right? Well, sort of right. We at KONG know the commitment it takes to…
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About KONG Who makes KONG toys? KONG toys are made by The KONG Company, founded in Colorado in 1976. What started as one rubber chew toy designed by a garage mechanic for his dog has grown into one...
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