World Earth Day 2024
Every year on 22nd April the world unites to recognise the beauty of our planet and, most importantly, the increasing need to protect it. First held in 1970, Earth Day now includes 1 billion people in more than 193 countries!
Are Dogs Carnivores? THE PACK Addresses This Common Misconception
We often see comments on our social posts - "Dogs are carnivores", "Dogs need meet", "Not feeding a dog meat is animal abuse". We get it, there's a lot of misinformation out there and it's understandable people think dogs need meat after decades of marketing from the big meat based pet food brands. But the answer to "Are dogs carnivores" is very simple... No – Dogs are classified as omnivores, like you and me.
National Pet Day - Is It Right To Call Our Dogs, Pets?
This April 11th we celebrate National Pet Day, a time to acknowledge the joy that our furry companions bring us, from guinea pig to Great Dane. Over the past 50 years the number of animals kept as pets has grown enormously, especially during the pandemic, which brought greater flexibility in working arrangements and more need for companionship. But is ‘pet’ really the best word for the four-legged friends who share our homes?
Can Vegan Dog Food Prevent Cancer?
What we feed our dogs directly impacts their health. In fact, diet is a principal risk factor of chronic inflammation in both dogs and humans, and chronic inflammation can lead to inflammatory diseases such as cancer.
In humans, plant-based diets, particularly those that are high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, have been associated with reduced risk of certain types of cancer, such as colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer. This is likely because plant-based diets are often lower in fat and higher in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which could potentially reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.
The Role Of Vitamin D In Vegan Dog Food
When it comes to our canine companions, providing them with a well-balanced diet is essential for their overall health and vitality. One critical element in achieving the appropriate balance of vitamin D, which plays a role across the body including skeletal strength, immune function, and mood regulation.
How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?
When it comes to staying healthy, nothing beats a good diet and regular exercise. You’re able to hit the gym, join a boxing club, go for a jog around the block … but what about your fur child? How do you provide your pooch with the exercise he or she needs, and how much exercise does a dog need every day?
The Importance Of Gut Health For Dogs
As responsible dog pawrents, we already know that frequent exercise, proper nutrition, and annual vet visits are integral to maintaining your dog's overall wellness. One typically underemphasized aspect of wellness is gut health, a key component in everything from digestion to immunity. In this blog post, we will delve into the role of gut health for dogs, drawing parallels with the proven benefits of a robust microbiome in humans, and emphasizing the impact of plant-based foods in fostering good bacteria. Understanding The Canine Microbiome The gut microbiome, encompassing trillions of microorganisms, is a bustling community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes residing in the gastrointestinal...
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024: Our Favourite Female Founded B Corps
At THE PACK, we are so proud to be a female founded B Corp Certified Company. We join an inspiring group of women that have pushed ethical and sustainable business forward.
Despite, there being a lot of progress in recent years and decades, there is much room for improvement. Currently only 23% of B Corps in the UK are owned or led by women.
So, we want to bring some of our favourite women behind some of the worlds most iconic B-Corp brands to the forefront.
Celebrating B Corp Month
We're celebrating B Corp Month, which is an annual, global campaign taking place during March. B Lab and the global B Corp Community join together to celebrate everything it means to be a B Corp, raising awareness of the movement across the world.
Healthy Pet Food In High Demand
There's exciting news in the pet food industry this week as studies find that demand for healthy pet food is at a high level as pet parents continue to want “quality”, “nutritional” and “healthy” food for their fur children. This is music to our ears given THE PACK pride ourself on providing market leading quality, nutritional and healthy plant-powered food for dogs.
Home Remedies For Dogs With Itchy Skin
Scratching, biting, nibbling and licking are all signs of itchy skin. While it is normal for your fur child to be itchy occasionally, excessively and aggressively doing the above can indicate an underlying problem. In this blog we will go through the potential reasons why your dog may have itchy skin and offer some advice and safe home remedies to help soothe and calm your dog’s itchy skin.
Inflammatory Bowl Disease (IBD) In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Diet Tips
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (aka IBD) in dogs is a chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract, leading to inflammation and discomfort. While medical intervention is crucial, dietary management plays a pivotal role in alleviating symptoms and supporting overall canine health. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the complexities of IBD in dogs and explore the impact of diet on managing this condition.
Did You Know...
In this blog we discuss some fascinating facts about dogs and their health and touch upon some staggering facts about agriculture.
What Are The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Dogs?
As any dog parent knows, sometimes when your dog is doing something, like making noises in their sleep, you want to know why it is that he/she does that.
With the power of the internet at our fingertips we often turn to Google for things we don't know the answer to, and this of course, includes all our dog-related questions!
Lucky for you, we have done the homework for you and answered the most common dog queries searched on Google.
Veganuary 2024: How To Include Your Dog?
Veganuary is an exciting time to add variety into yours and your doggo's diet. In today's blog we discuss the best ways to involve your dog in Veganuary this year and how to add more plant-powered food into their diet.
Vegan Christmas Dinner Ins-paw-ration For Your Dog
It’s the howl-iday season and who better to spend it with than our four-legged companions! This Christmutts, treat your pooch to a feast that they'll remember come the new year.
What Do Dogs Think About Our New Plant-Based Dry Kibble?
Our pupstomers can't seem to get enough of our Oven Baked Crunchy Feast! Check out this blog to hear what they have to say about our drool-worthy kibble.
Eco Friendly Gifts for Your Dog This Woof-mas
Did you hear the news? Santa Paws is coming to town! Check out our suggestions for what eco-friendly gifts your pooch should put on their wish list to give Santa the heads up!
How To Stop Resource Guarding
There's nothing better than watching our pups enjoy their food! But what happens when they become overprotective of their No-Cluck Casserole or oven baked PACK breakfast? Behaviourists call this ‘resource guarding’: when your hound tries to keep you or someone else away from something they value, often by growling or barking, and sometimes progressing to a snap or bite.
THE PACK Is Barking Proud To Announce We’re Now A Certified B Corporation
THE PACK is delighted to announce it is now a Certified B Corp. It was so important for us to become a certified B Corp so that our customers know they can trust THE PACK, our ethics and values. Being a B Corp means that THE PACK is held to high environmental standards of verified social and environmental performance. So when we say, we are a mission driven company, or we care about the environment or have good governance, we can back this up through our B-Corp. To learn more about what being a B Corp is read on. It's...
World Vegan Day: A Year In Review & Giveaway
It's World Vegan Day, and this year, we're going over some pawsitive vegan news from the last 365 days, proving we're in the midst of a plant-based revolution. Plus, we're running an exciting giveaway with our friends at Pastan. Winner winner, plant-based dinner!
How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks
The most terrier-fying night of the year for our four-legged friends is around the corner. Read our advice on how to make your pooch as comfortable as pawssible, along with our take on a firework alternative
Making the Most of Winter Daylight
The dog days of summer are officially behind us, making it easy to trade up an outside adventure for extra hours in bed, burrowed under a cosy duvet. Despite temptations to go into hibernation during the autumn and winter, it’s important—for us and our four-legged companions—to make the most of winter daylight and embrace these chillier days, for our physical and mental wellbeing.
Tips To Keep Your Senior Dog Stimulated
Not sure how to keep your senior pooch physically and mentally stimulated? Do they seem increasingly bored? Check out our tips on keeping your wise hound as sharp as a Shar Pei!
Best Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets 2023
Are you and your pup excited to get into the spirit of Christmas? Visit one of the Christmas markets we've listed in this blog where you're both guaranteed to have a doggone jolly time. Read Our Best Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets 2023 blog and get planning your trip!
World Mental Health Day: The Impawtance of Keeping Your Dog’s Mind Healthy
The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. Last year, we highlighted the reasons to thank your pooch for being your very own oxytocin-releaser throughout the year. This time around, we’re focusing on the importance of prioritising your dog’s mental health, because, as the saying goes, Happy dog, happy life!
Could vegan dog food help save the planet?
A groundbreaking scientific paper has published in prestigious journal PLOS ONE, revealing the relative benefits for environmental sustainability of vegan diets for dogs, cats and people. In an exclusive interview, THE PACK pick the brains of Professor Andrew Knight on the importance of his findings and what this new data might mean for the future of plant-based dog food.
What Plants Are Poisonous To Dogs?
While we're all for plant-based dog food, not all plants are good for your pooch to nosh on. In fact, some greenery is downright deadly for our dogs. Growing these plants inside your home, or indeed in your garden, is a risky business when you share your space with four-legged friends. To help sift the nom from the noxious, we’ve created a list of the shrubs and blooms that green-fingered pawrents should avoid in order to keep their dogs from sneaking a potentially lethal lick.
PREBIOTICS AND POSTBIOTICS: HOW DO THEY HELP MY DOG'S HEALTH?
We understand that there’s a lot of scientific words bouncing around in the world of doggy digestive health. So, in this blog, we break down the impawtance of pre - pro - post biotics.
Breaking bad habits: How to get the best out of your dog
Is your terrier a troublemaker, chewing on anything they can get their paws on? Is your Shiba Inu an instigator, constantly marking the living room with their wee? In this blog, we’re going over the common causes of bad behaviour and tips on how to get the very best out of your four-legged friend.
THE PACK’S Super Powered Dried Food Ingredients
We hear you asking that question… Where do plant-based dogs get their protein? In THE PACK’s dried food, that’s where! We’ve packed in five sources of plant-powered protein, delivering essential amino acids and contributing to healthy coat and skin, muscle development and tissue repair. And that’s not all. Your dog will also be noshing down and an array of premium functional ingredients and superfoods.
Introducing - THE PACK's Oven Baked Crunchy Feast
Unlike the majority of dry dog food producers, we oven bake our ingredients rather than extruding them. We have also packed our dry food with premium, functional ingredients, plus pre & post biotics to help your dogs gut microbiome to thrive.
International Dog Day 2023 — Appreciating our pooches every day of the year
Today may be National Dog Day, but we've come up with a a list of ways to show your pooch you appreciate them and are giving them the fullest life paw-ssible throughout the year.
DOG BREEDS MOST PRONE TO ALLERGIES – AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!
Is something itching your Alsatian? Does your spaniel seem extra scratchy? Is your Boxer bothered by beef? Are fleas flooring your Bichon Frise? Is soy making your Staffie sore?
When we pawrents get allergies, we tend to sniff, sneeze and rub our eyes but with dogs, it’s a little different...
TIPS FOR CAPTURING YOUR DOG’S PAWTRAIT THIS WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
This Saturday is World Photography Day, celebrating the art, science and history of photography. Immortalising your hound in a professional photoshoot is a wonderful way to celebrate the unique role they play in your life, but just an hour or two with a pet pawtographer can be expensive. So, in honour of World Photography Day, we’ve gathered some trade secrets for capturing your canine on camera yourself!
HOW TO GET YOUR DOG TO TAKE THEIR MEDICATION
It can be hard getting your fur child to take their vitamins or veterinary-prescribed medication. Pooches who’ll happily nosh down on random foods they find on their walks, cow poo or anything you drop while eating, suddenly become the most discerning of dogs when presented with a tiny pill. So how do we convince (or dare we say, trick!) our canine pals into eating their meds?
Why Are Functional Ingredients In Dog Food So Impawtant?
THE PACK’s wet food isn’t just drool-inducingly delicious. It’s packed with functional ingredients that provide nutrients with specific health benefits for your dog. These nutrients are bioavailable: your pooch absorbs and uses them in his or her body so they have an active effect on their health. So here’s a comprehensive list of each ingredient that goes into THE PACK’s wet food, along with the specific functions each one provides for your hound’s health.
What Causes Dog Tear Stains & Gunky Eyes? Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Is your pooch suffering from tear stains or a case of gooey or crusty eye boogers? Are you wondering, what causes tear stains? In this blog, we're tackling everything 'eye gunk' related to have those puppy eyes sparkling again.
What Our Customers Think About THE PACK - Q2
Find out what our pawrent customers and pupstomers think of THE PACK and what's to come in our second survey of the year!
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH CULTIVATED MEAT FOR DOGS?
We know that all our PACK-feeding pawrents care deeply about what your dogs eat, and that includes the impact their food has on the planet and on other animals. We wanted to show the world that dogs can thrive on delicious, nutritious dinners without a sniff of animal meat.
But what if that meat was grown in a lab rather than coming from a slaughtered animal?
OUR TIPS FOR INTRODUCING AN ADDITIONAL DOG INTO YOUR HOME
When you discover the magic of life with a dog, the logical next step is to adopt or buy another furry pal - the more the merrier, right? Maybe you’ve fallen in love with another rescue dog in need, or perhaps your existing dog loves pup-on-pup play so much that you want to give them a furry friend. There might be a local litter of puppies looking for homes or maybe it's simply your lifelong dream to have a house full of happy hounds (we empathise!) However, there are several things to consider before introducing a second dog into your...
What Human Foods Are Toxic For Dogs?
Not certain of what foods your pooch can snack on? Check out our doggie 'do's & don'ts' list of what your pup can and can't enjoy as a treat.
FLEA AND WORMING TREATMENTS FOR YOUR DOG
Our PACK pawrents are a community of animal lovers: obviously we care deeply for our dogs but we also extend that compassion to farmed animals by choosing to feed plant-based pet food over meat. Many of us also reject insect-based dog food because we worry that crickets, mealworm and flies might be sentient, but what is the standpoint when it comes to fleas, worms and other parasites that can cause harm to your fur child?
NO CLUCK, NO MUCK: WHY YOU WON’T FIND CONTAMINATED CHICKENS IN OUR PET FOOD!
We were alarmed to hear leading UK supermarket supplier’s chickens are given antibiotics critical for humans. The news broke after the Bureau of Investigative Journalism discovered that Polish meat company SuperDrob has been supplying birds dosed with fluoroquinolone antibiotics, often used to treat serious salmonella infections in humans. Read why this makes us whimper in today's blog!
International Day of Yoga
Thinking of celebrating this International Day of Yoga by doing a downward dog without your pooch?! You must be barking! Check out this blog on how to incorporate stretching, massages and 'doga' with your pooch every day of the year.
Happy Fathers Day!
This Father's Day, we’re highlighting some pawesome dog dads—from the past to the present—whose fur children shaped their lives in remarkable ways.
INTRODUCING YOUR NEWBORN BABY TO YOUR DOG
THE PACK are delighted to let you know that our founders, Judy and Damien, welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their lives earlier this week. The excitement doesn't stop there... Baby fever is clearly rife at THE PACK, as our writer Alice, had her baby in recent weeks.
To celebrate, we have an extra special blog to discuss how to introduce a new born baby to your fur-child.
HOW OUR PREMIUM INGREDIENTS HELP YOUR DOG’S HEALTH
Despite the increasing amount of scientific research suggesting that plant-based dog food is inherently healthier for your hound, many companies continue to insist that ‘premium’ pet food means meat, meat and more meat. Here at THE PACK, we think that’s barking mad! We know that ‘premium’ pet food means premium ingredients: ingredients that don’t include dodgy meat by-products, fattening offal or greasy chicken digest…Instead, we pack our meals with plant-based superfoods, every bite bursting with nutrients that have specific health benefits for your pooch.
Global Wellness Day 2023
Celebrate this Global Wellness Day with the pawsitive tips in this blog and a surprise from our friends at Grubby!
What Are Our Customers Saying About THE PACK?
As a mission driven and ethical company, striving to do more for our pups, the planet and all of animal kind that call our planet home, we want to be transparent with our community and want to truly understand what our customers think of our company and food.
Why Is Vegan Dog Food More Expensive Than Meat Based Dog Food?
It’s one of life’s daily frustrations: your oat milk latte costs more than the dairy version. Your cashew-based camembert is three times the price of the cow’s cheese equivalent! And now that plant-based dog food is a thing, we’re experiencing déjà vu – how is it that taking out an ingredient makes something more expensive?
Plant-Powered Pawrents & Puptivists - Thank YOU
In this blog, we want to thank you for being part of THE PACK and the plant-powered community of pawrents & climate pup-tivists. Whether your pooch has been munching on THE PACK since September 2021 or they just finished their first taste, you and your pooch are driving the plant-based movement forward, one foot and paw at a time.
Feeding Your Dog A Mixed & Varied Diet
When it comes to choosing the best diet for your pooch, the options themselves can be consuming! Check out our recommendations for the paw-fect mixed diet for your four-legged friend.
Summer Heat—Keeping Your Pooch Cool and Safe
With June around the corner and temperatures rising in the UK, it’s important that we keep an extra eye on (and extra frozen treats ready for) our four-legged friends. Unlike humans, our pups wear a fur coat year-round that they can’t store away when summer starts. In this blog, we discuss how to keep your dog cool and safe in the sun.
RECOGNISING SIGNS OF PAIN IN OUR DOGS
When we're children, if we feel under the weather or we hurt ourselves, the first thing we do is tell our parents and ask for help. But when our fur children are in pain, they can't simply come up and tell us. That means that as pawrents, it's our responsibility to actively notice when our dogs are hurting and to seek veterinary help on their behalf.
HELPING YOUR DOG COPE WITH ANXIETY
In last week's blog we covered Separation Anxiety and we will in this blog delve further into anxiety on a broader level. Your dog is relying on you, their pawrent, to help them navigate this strange and scary human world, whether that be coping with fireworks, the malevolent vacuum cleaner or the neighbour’s scary Shih Tzu. Let’s take their fears seriously and who knows? Maybe they’ll chase away those terrifying spiders for us!
Tackling Separation Anxiety In Your Dog
In this blog, we will delve into a particular kind of fear in our dogs: separation anxiety. Separation anxiety manifests itself as a fear of being left alone and often your dog may exhibit this by engaging in destructive behaviours while you’re out, having accidents in the house, or howling and crying until you return.
Managing Dog Confrontation & Dealing With A Dog-On-Dog Attack
This blog discusses our top tips on avoiding the dog confrontation and what to do if your pup does find themselves on the receiving end of a dog attack.
HOW THE PACK ARE REDUCING OUR CARBON PAWPRINT THIS EARTH DAY – AND EVERY DAY!
Every year on 22nd April the world unites to recognise the beauty of our planet and, most importantly, the increasing need to protect it. At THE PACK, we know that it’s not only people that can help save the earth, just as it’s not only people who have an environmental footprint. Our four-legged friends have a huge role to play too
Maintaining Good Gut Health For Your Dog
Have a gut feeling your pooch's tummy isn't as healthy as it should be? Read on to find out how to strengthen your dog's gut microbiome (and make less stinky poos!).
ON NATIONAL PET DAY WE ASK “WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORD ‘PET’?”
This April 11th we celebrate National Pet Day, a time to acknowledge the joy that our furry companions bring us, from guinea pig to Great Dane. But is ‘pet’ really the best word for the four-legged friends who share our homes?
NEW RESEARCH FURTHER SUPPORTS THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VEGAN DOG FOOD!
Following hot on the paws of supportive research about vegan dog food last year, a new study has just published in Oxford University’s Journal of Animal Science demonstrating the superior digestibility and health benefits of plant-based doggy dinners!
Facts Not Fools!
This April Fool's Day, we're not puppy playing around about these facts that make plant-based dog food the best choice—for our pups, our other animal friends and our planet.
Best Dog Friendly Hotels and B&Bs In The UK
Itching for a holiday but don't want to leave your four-legged friend behind? Check out these dog- (and plant-based) friendly accommodations that will make for the most pawesome getaway for the two of you!
A History Of Commercial Dog Food
Commercial dog food has been the norm for the last 150+ years—but is it healthy for our pooches? In this blog, we've got a bone to pick with the traditional dog food industry.
CELEBRATING OUR FAVOURITE DOG MUMS!
Mother’s Day isn’t just a day to celebrate human mammas; it’s also a time to raise a glass of pawsecco to all the hardworking, caring dog mothers out there!
WHY IS B CORP CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT TO THE PACK?
As THE PACK reach the final stages of our application to become a B Corp, we wanted to share why this means so much to us, and why it might matter to our community of pawrents too!
How To Keep Stinky Dog Breath Away
Are your pooch's kisses starting to get a little stinky? Follow our tips on how to naturally keep that mouth smelling so fresh you'll be thinking 'bring on the kiss attack!'
International Women’s Day
This 8th of March, we're highlighting 8 pawesome women who paved the way for a more compassionate, plant-based friendly world.
HELPING ANIMALS & PAWRENTS IN DISASTERS: UKRAINE, SYRIA & TURKEY
Ukraine Update - 1 Year On In March 2022, when war broke out in Ukraine, THE PACK shared links and resources for those looking to help the people and animals whose lives had been turned upside down. Since then, the work of charities and individuals in the region and abroad hasn’t stopped. Our charity partner Underdog International have so far sent 18 trucks full of food, medical, baby and bedding supplies, including over 1,500 animal crates which have been given to families with pets or to shelters with Ukrainian rescue dogs. While Ukraine is in the news less today, people...
(Re)Introducing Your Dog into the Workplace
Your pooch having those 'first day of work' jitters? Read our blog on how to best (re)introduce your dog to the workplace (warning: expect them to be sleeping on the job!).
‘WFH’ – How To Give A Good Structure To Your Dog’s Daily Life
In this blog, we're explaining the importance of structure in your pup's daily life and providing some recommendations on how to set up a great WFH (Woof From Home) routine.
THIS ‘LOVE YOUR PET DAY’, LOVE YOUR DOG FOR BEING A DOG
There’s no better time than Love Your Pet Day to acknowledge that our dogs aren't just dogs. To pawrents in THE PACK community, dogs are members of our family, as deserving of love, spoiling and attention as our two-legged children. But when does treating our fur babies like, well, babies go too far?
Grain Free Update
We discuss more about grain free dog food and the recent pupdates around unfounded links to DCM.
Benefits Of A Vegan Diet For Our Older Dogs
This blog on the benefits of plant-based diets for senior pups will have you feeling as though you've found a fountain of youth to keep your pooch a furever puppy!
What Has World Cancer Day Got To Do With Dogs?
This Saturday, 4th February, people all over the globe are marking World Cancer Day. Discover how your pooch can be affected and how you can take precautions to minimise their risks of getting cancer.
2023 Brings A Double Shot Of Good News For Vegan Dog Food!
This January we’re more excited than ever because of two news items, both adding support to the safety and benefits of a ‘vegan’ diet for your dogs.
Dine With Your Dog
Don't get your tail tucked between your legs at the thought of leaving your pooch home alone this Veganuary, because for the second year in a row, we're partnering with restaurants where you can dine with your dog. Can we hear a woof-woof?!
Ten Quick and Easy Vegan Recipes to Try This Veganuary
Feeling like you don't have time to try out a new recipe this Veganuary? Check out these 10 quick and easy plant-based recipes that don't skip out on taste!
Veganuary Events to Look Out For
Feeling like you're not making the most of this Veganuary? Check out these events that will turn you into a plant-based aficionado!
Why Is Veganuary Important?
The benefits of a month without meat, eggs and dairy have long been touted by Veganuary enthusiasts, who speak of their extra energy, better mood, healthy weight loss and glowing skin, as well as longer term health benefits like lower cholesterol, reduced risk of certain cancers and management of diabetes. Discover more in this blog about the countless benefits Veganuary can bring to you, your dog and our planet.
How To Do Veganuary With Your Dog
Veganuary saw over 620,000 participants in 2022 and for 2023 there's so many reasons why pet parents should include their dogs as part of their Veganuary journey. The benefits for your dog – as well as for the environment and other animals – are just as big as the benefits for yourself!
Raising a Happy, Healthy, Plant-based Dog – A FREE eBook!
To celebrate Veganuary 2023, THE PACK has launched the world’s first eBook on raising a plant-based dog in collaboration with Plant Based News. Download today and access our exclusive 30% off code within.
Welcome 2023 & Happy Veganuary
We hope all you pawrents and pooches had a lovely festive break and feel ready to take on 2023. THE PACK team had a brilliant break and we can’t wait to reveal what we have planned for this year.
Why Digestibility Matters To THE PACK - And To Your Dog
It’s all very well that we pack our doggy dinners full of nutritious ingredients, but those nutrients are no good to any dog if they can’t be digested: absorbed by the canine body and put to their optimum use. In this blog, we talk more about digestibility.
Best Winter Dog Walks in the UK
A little frost never hurt no puppy! Bundle yourselves up because in this blog, we're listing the best winter dog walks in the UK that will make getting out from under the covers paws-itively worth it!
Eco-Friendly Presents For Your Dog
Unsure what to get your pooch this holiday season? Check out our list of 10 eco-friendly goodies that will have both your pup and the Earth saying 'thank you'.
THE PACK FRIDAY
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday we’re doing something aligned with our values, rather than taking part in the overconsumption driven by Black Friday deals. From Friday 25th to Monday 28th, we will be donating 20% of every purchase to our charity partner Underdog International.
What Are The Most Common Allergens in Dog Food?
Is your pooch suddenly suffering from a bad case of the itchies or stinkies? They may be allergic to something they're eating! Check out this blog to learn what ingredients commonly trigger allergies in our four-legged friends and what to feed them as an alternative.
The Importance Of Dog Play
Nothing gets a tail wagging like a romp with your best pal! That’s why it's our job as pawrents to give our pups that time, and nurture safe, consensual playtime with pals.
Healthy Treats To Fuel Your Pooch
Is your pooch a fan of a tasty treat? Who isn't! In this blog, we’re listing guilt-free snacks that will make for satisfied taste buds and tummies for our beloved pups.
The Impawtance Of Insuring Your Dog
Looking after a four-legged friend can be expensive. That’s why it makes financial sense to add a small sum to those monthly outgoings to save a big amount later down the line. Yep, we are talking about pet insurance.
Vegan Dog Food - THE PACK Answers Your Questions
We’ve answered the most-asked questions on Google related to plant-based pet feeding... Can Dogs Be Vegan? Is It Healthy For Dogs To Be Vegan? Should Dogs Eat Vegetables Every Day? Is Vegan Dog Food Ethical? Is Vegan Dog Food Expensive? Would Vets Recommend Vegan Dog Food? What’s The Best Vegan Dog Food In The UK?
Celebrating World Vegan Day With Your Plant-Based Pooch
Read our tips on how you can celebrate World Vegan Day with your Plant-Based pooch. Plus, enter our incredible WVD Giveaway worth over £750!
The Best City Joints To Dine Out With Your Dog
We’ve picked out some of our favourite dog-friendly eateries in some of the UK and Ireland’s major cities. Of course, there are many more – but hopefully these will whet your ap-paw-tites!
Tail Talk: How To Communicate With Your Dog
How many times have you wondered exactly what your dog is thinking? The crazy thing is, in many ways, our dogs are already talking: we just need to learn to listen. Our dogs are giving us signals to read all the time but all too often we miss them or, worse, misinterpret them.
Fighting Dog Obesity One Meal At A Time
Stats show that dog and cat obesity is getting dangerously out of control, vets confirming that 51% of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese. Here's what you can do to help you dog live a happy healthy life.
10 Dog Facts That Will Make Your Head Tilt!
Think you know everything about your pooch? You must be barking! In this blog, we go over ten facts that you probably didn't know about your four-legged best friend.
Reasons To Thank Your Dog This World Mental Health Day
In honour of World Mental Health Day, we have listed some ways in which your pooch is the best helper when it comes to your brain's health.
Help Your Dog Break Up With Beef And Try Vegetarian Meals
Earlier this week, the first day of October marked World Vegetarian Day, an annual celebration to promote the wag-inducing, life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. Something we’ve been barking on about at THE PACK for dog years!
THE PACK Turns One
Happy Birthday to us! Founders Judy & Damien take a look over the past year of how creating the future of pet food with plant-based dog food has been.
HOW TO GIVE YOUR DOG A MASSAGE
We all know how good a spa day can be, helping us feel more relaxed, invigorating us as our blood flows more freely, loosening tired or stressed muscles and bringing a general sense of wellbeing. So why not treat your pup to his or her own at-home spa treatment, namely, a calming massage?
How Different Environments Stimulate Your Dog
Get ready for some adventure! In this blog, we talk all about ways to broaden the canine horizon by exploring new environments.
Top 10 Ways To Reduce Your Dog's Environmental Pawprint
So, you and your dog are die-hard puptivists, campaigning to save the planet together! But what if your pup’s pawprint is part of the problem? We’ve picked out 10 simple ways that we can all reduce the environmental impact of our pooches.
Flexidogian: Reducing Your Dog's Pawprint
In this article we explore what a flexidogian diet actually is, and why it might have a greater environmental impact than you think.
Grain-Free Dog Food. What's The Deal?
Grain-free is the buzzword in premium dog food. In this blog we explore the pros and cons of grain and grain-free dog food.
How To Keep Your Dog Safe On Different Walks
All of us pet parents like to be armed to the max with how best to look after our furry companions. In this blog we explore how to keep our pooches safe on different walkies and adventures.
Appreciating Our Furry Friends This International Dog Day
Happy International Dog Day to pooches around the world. Today we reflect on all the incredible things that our dogs do for us humans.
Five Ways To Feed THE PACK
Not only is our wet food drool-inducing it is also super versatile. Here are five ways you can make meal times for your pooch fun using our plant powered food.
Top 10 Things To Do With Your Dog In The UK
Vivian shares her favourite things to do and places to explore in the UK with your pooch. Get ready for some fun filled adventures!
How We Make Our Dog Food Cruelty Free
Learn more about what cruelty free dog food actually means and how we as an ethical company ensure all of our plant-based dog food has the nutrients your dog needs to thrive.
Lifting The Lid On An Industry In Crisis
The animal-based food system, which includes meaty dog food, is becoming increasingly vulnerable. In this blog we explore why our existing food system is no longer sustainable.
THE PACK’S Top 5 Tips For Travelling With Your Dog
Jess shares her top tips for travelling with your dog so that you can explore the world with your furry companion by your side.
Five Inflation Busting Tips For Pet Parents
With soaring rates of inflation we’ve put together some top tips for managing the costs of your beloved pooch during this challenging year.
Is The British Veterinary Association Finally Accepting Vegan Dog Food?
It has been a source of bemusement and frustration for advocates of vegan dog food that the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has refused to support plant-based dog diets but the good news is the tide is turning!
Is It Safe To Feed A Homemade Diet To Your Dog?
All us pawrents love making our dogs happy especially when it comes to food. The idea of cooking your pooch a delicious meal from scratch might sound lovely but in this article we explore the bark side behind homemade meals.
Keeping Your Dog Cool In The Heatwave
Read our top tips for keeping your pooches safe during these dog days of summer.
Ten Ways To Give Your Dog a Happy Life
Nothing makes a pawrent happier than seeing their furry friend thrive so we’ve picked 10 things you can do to help give your dog a happy and fun life.
Five Ways To Give Your Dog Choices
We have put together a list of five ways on how our dogs can make their own choices that could make a hugely positive impact on their life.
THE PACK’S Top Five Facts About Dog Food
In the noisy world of pet food trends we’ve dived in nose first and sniffed out five of the most impactful – and science-based – facts about dog food.
Six Ways To Celebrate Earth Day With Your Dog
We've created a list of ways you can celebrate Earth Day with your furry companion. You can create positive impact on the planet and have fun at the same time. Winner winner plant-based dinner!
Plant-Based Dog Food Pact On Earth Day
This Earth Day, we’re asking dogs around the world to add more plants into their bowl. Lower your pups environmental pawprint and be part of the pawsitive change by signing THE PACK Plant Pact.
Insect Dog Food: Should You Believe The Buzz?
Insect dog food is a hot trend with it being marketed as sustainable option for eco conscious pet parents. But is insect-based dog food actually a good option? Do more legs really equal less problems? Find out in this article.
Vegan Diets For Dogs Are Healthier
The largest study to date finds that nutritionally complete vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs than conventional meat-based diets. Read more about the findings in this article.
Is Raw Feeding All It's Un(Cooked) Up To Be?
Raw meat feeding is one of the loudest trends in dog food. Pawrents who feed raw swear that wet, uncooked meat is the best thing ever for their ‘tiny wolves’. But find out why the experts disagree.
Facts Not Fools This April Fool's Day
This April Fool's Day instead of being duped by a silly marketing tactic join us in having your eyes wide open and check out some environmental facts that won't make only your dog whimper. Say Facts Not Fools today!
Business As A Force For Good: THE PACK Is A Pending B Corp
We are so proud to share with our community that THE PACK are a Pending B Corp. In this blog we reveal why joining this global movement of people and companies using business as a force for good is so important to us.
The Spectacularly Stinky World Of Dogs
Us humans aren't the only ones receiving and reading emails. Our furry friends also send and receive pee mails. In this article we explore the sensory world of dogs.
Helping Animals & Pawrents In Ukraine
The animals and their pawrents in Ukraine need our help so we have put together a quick list of ways we can all lend our support.
Top Five Misconceptions About Dog Food
We want to give our four-legged friends the very best in life, and that includes what we put in their bowls every day. But how’s a pawrent supposed to know what the best food is when we’re bombarded with mixed messages about dog diets? In this article we debunk five common myths about dog food.
Reasons To Try Veganuary With Your Dog
This Veganuary, all over the country pet parents are buying or cooking healthy, tasty meat-free meals. In this article we highlight why you should think about taking the meat out of your dogs food this January.
Make My Dog Healthier: Five Canine Complaints THE PACK Can Help With
Has your Spaniel lost his spring? Your Frenchie lost her joie de vivre? Is your Poodle pooped? Don’t worry, THE PACK are here to help! Here are five dog ailments where THE PACK’s vegan dog food can lend a helping paw.
Calling All Dogs - Sniff Out Our Doggy Adverts Across London
Have you ever wondered what ads aimed at dogs would look like? No? Well, we did, so we made them. We thought long and hard about what we wanted to do to for Veganuary, and then it dawned on us. We’re a company that puts dogs first, so why not aim our ads at them? Sniff out the locations of where these ads are here.
How To Enjoy Veganuary With Your Furry Best Friend
If you are doing Veganuary and want some company why not get your dog involved too! Here is a list of ways you can both enjoy Veganuary together.
Would Vets Recommend Vegan Dog Food?
We all know how many conflicting opinions there are when it comes to what our dogs need so how are we supposed to know how best to feed our pups? In this article find out what vets really think of vegan dog food.
How To Transition Your Dog To Vegan Dog Food
Vegan dog food is drool-inducingly delicious, so it can be tempting to give it to your pup all at once, but we don’t advise this. Transitioning your dog slowly when introducing a new food is super important as it gives their tums time to adjust to their delicious new diet. Follow our advice on how transition your dog onto vegan food.
Dine With Your Dog This Veganuary
This Veganuary THE PACK is on the menu at your favourite vegan restaurants up and down the country, enabling dogs and their parents to enjoy tasty vegan food together.
Happy New Year & Happy Veganuary!
After a well-deserved break, all of the team here at THE PACK feel refreshed and we are raring to go for 2022. First up on our agenda this year, Veganuary!
What Are The Health Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet For Dogs?
Dogs are in the middle of a health crisis. Find out what the health benefits are when switching to vegan dog food.
Sustainable Festive Gift Guide
With Christmas just around the corner we thought we would let you know our favourite eco-friendly and sustainable gift ideas.
Black Friday? You Must Be Barking!
This Black Friday we’re not doing discounts, dodgy deals or silly sales, oh no. We’re joining forces with our charity partner Underdog International to feed dogs in need all over the world.
Why Sustainable Packaging Is Important To Us
Here at THE PACK, we like to do things a little differently. It’s this ethos that led us to be one of the first UK companies to offer a plant-based alternative to traditional wet dog food, and we proudly extend this thinking into every aspect of our business, including our packaging!
How To Calm Dogs During Fireworks
Bonfire night can be a stressful time for our furry best friends, so we've put together some top tips to help make it a stress-free night. We've also made a playlist on Spotify, specially designed to calm down worried pooches with music dogs love (yes, there is such a thing!).
Happy World Vegan Day!
Our goal is to get as many pet-parents trying vegan dog food and to celebrate World Vegan Month we're offering 30% off your first order of THE PACK, plant-based wet food for dogs. Simply head to our shop and use the code PLANTPUP30 at the checkout.
We Can’t Fetch Another Planet COP26
COP26 has missed an important topic as part of their environmental agenda - meat based pet food is fuelling the climate crisis. Find out how your furry companion can lower their pawprint and be part of the positive solution to tackling the climate crisis.
A Plant-Based Diet For Dogs Is NOT In Breach Of The Animal Welfare Act
We are exposing the fake news, diving into the research and want to reassure all the pawrents out there that feeding your dog a plant-based diet is not in breach of the Animal Welfare Act.
Plant-Based Dog Diets And The Planet
So, you’re a dog person but you’re also a planet person. After all, what self-respecting mutt wants to live in a world without trees to wee on? But it turns out that the food we’re currently feeding our pups is giving our planet indigestion. Learn about how vegan dog food can have a positive impact on the planet.
Is It Safe To Feed Vegan Dog Food? Will My Dog Be Healthy?
Think dogs are carnivores? You must be barking! In this article we explore the topic of vegan dog food and how dogs can thrive on a nutritionally complete and balanced plant-based diet.
Plant-Based Dog Food Startup THE PACK Attracts Leading Investors
Read about our plans to disrupt the pet food industry, having successfully closed a pre-seed investment round for our new range of vegan dog food.