by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 8, 2026 | Pack Health & Wellness
The first warm weekend of spring brings an irresistible urge to hit the trail. Many dogs are ready for it emotionally, but not always physically. After months of shorter walks and more couch time, a sudden jump to long hikes or hours of fetch can leave dogs sore or...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 7, 2026 | Pets
When the ground thaws, many of us head outside to plant, mulch and tidy up. Dogs and cats tend to follow, sniffing, digging and tasting along the way. Most garden time is perfectly safe, but a few common products and plants deserve caution. Fertilizers, weed killers...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 6, 2026 | Pack Health & Wellness
People with seasonal allergies tend to sneeze and get watery eyes. Dogs with environmental allergies more often itch. As trees, grasses and weeds release pollen in spring, some dogs start licking their paws, scratching their ears and rubbing their faces on the carpet....
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 6, 2026 | Pack Health & Wellness
If tumbleweeds of fur are rolling across your floors, you are not imagining it. Many dogs and cats shed more heavily in spring as they lose the thicker coat that kept them warm in winter. Owners of double-coated breeds sometimes call this the coat blow. A little...
by Ecosystem Intelligence Desk | Mar 5, 2026 | Pet Health
Allergies in cats are less talked about than in dogs, but they do occur. Cats can react to environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites and mold, as well as to flea bites and certain food ingredients. Signs can be subtle or look like other conditions, so careful...
