Cat Toys You Didn't Know You Needed
Posted onChoosing Toys for Your Cat’s Play Style Cats Need to Play® to live happy, healthy lives. Beyond just a fun activity, play provides mental an…
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The Best Toys for Pets Based on Their Zodiac Sign
Posted onBefore we dive in, you’ll need to determine your pet’s zodiac sign based on their birthdate. Don’t know their actual birthday? No pr…
Feline-Friendly Human Foods
Posted onCats may be interested in “human food,” but their dietary needs are different than ours, and not all foods we eat are feline-friendly. Kee…
DIY Pet-Themed Holiday Ornaments
Posted onMake your holiday a bit cozier with these pet-themed holiday ornaments: Wood-backed Photo Ornaments: Materials: Unfinished wood slices or coasters (a…
A Happier, Safer Home for the Holidays
Posted onPrevent begging at the table Think about how the mouthwatering smells of roasting turkey and baking pie can draw you straight to the kitchen. Then, im…
When Disaster Strikes: How Colorado Pet Pantry, American Red Cross, and KONG Help Pets in Need
Posted onDisasters force families into difficult situations, filled with overwhelming stress and grief. Their pets feel it, too—facing hunger, displaceme…
Introducing Cats to Kitty KONG®
Posted onKitty KONG, made from our durable rubber formula, is more than just an entertaining toy—it’s a tool that sparks play and provides an outle…
RedRover’s Mission
Posted onRedRover’s mission is to help bring animals out of crisis through emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and educ…
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Pet's Birthday
Posted on1. Throw a Pawty It’s time to use those party hats and get ready for a celebration to remember! Stuff a KONG or two (or three, or four!) and inv…
KONG® Stuffing Basics – With The Honest Kitchen®
Posted onA lot of people recognize the red rubber KONG® Classic as a play toy, but did you know stuffing a KONG provides dogs…
Four-Legged Heroes: Pet Blood Banks and the Battle for Awareness
Posted on“People hear the words ‘blood bank’ or ‘blood transfusion’ for the first time when their pet is sick, but not often befo…
Top 5 Benefits of Plush Toys for Dogs & Cats
Posted on1. Comfort and Security Just like a child might have a favorite stuffed animal, dogs and cats can also form attachments to soft toys. For dogs, …
Feline Wisdom: The Importance of Licking and Sniffing for Cats
Posted onThe Grooming Ritual: Licking Licking is a quintessential behavior in the feline world. If you were to think of a cat just now, you may likely imagine …
Pet Dental Health
Posted onHealthy gums and teeth can make a pet’s life much more enjoyable and can even extend their lifespan. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some sort …
Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe During Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Other Loud Noises
Posted onFor best results, start working with your pet ahead of time to help desensitize and countercondition them for these specific events and loud noises. D…
Decoding Cats: How to Read Your Cat’s Body Language
Posted onYou can find articles about cat body language, behavior, and quirks on the internet, including this quick watch from Georgia Duncan. We’ve put a…
Living With Pets in Small Spaces
Posted onWe recently downsized from a 1200-square-foot apartment to live in a tiny house of about 250 square feet. It was a big change for our family of two hu…
No pets? No problem!
Posted onIt 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 ta…
How can I get my cat to drink more water?
Posted onHistorically, cats were by nature, desert-dwelling creatures who often could go months without a direct source of water. This was because their …
Get Your Pet in Shape for Spring
Posted onSpring 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…
8 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Your Pet
Posted on1. Spend time and splurge on their favorite thing Often life makes us limit time at the dog park, visiting friends with canine pals or fetching with y…
Wait, black cats bring GOOD luck?
Posted onHow black cats got a bad reputation You can trace the origins of that frightening black cat Halloween lawn inflatable all the way back to the year 123…
Cat Fostering 101 - Guide to Fostering Basics
Posted onTaking in a foster kitty in need is one of the most rewarding, and stressful, things you can do. By stepping up to volunteer, you’re not only he…
Springtime Safety - Pet Friendly Plants
Posted onAs the weather starts warming up, the colors of the landscape become more vibrant, we all know that feeling that spring has sprung upon us! With this …