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 Plant-Based Diet For Our Senior Pooches
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'.
Best Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets
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 blog and get planning your trip!
How Our Premium Ingredients Help Your Dog’s Health
Learn how we pack our meals with plant-based superfoods. With every bite bursting with nutrients that have specific health benefits for your pooch
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.
THE PACK Answers Your Questions About Vegan Dog Food!
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?
Calming Doggie Jitters This Bonfire Night
Your pooch got their tail tucked between their legs thinking about Bonfire Night? Follow these tips to help make your dog feel as comfortable as possible on the scariest night of the year.
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.
Why Is Vegan Dog Food More Expensive Than Meat Dog Products?
If you have been wondering how taking out an ingredient makes something more expensive this article is for you. Find out why even though meat products may currently be cheaper than most plant-based products you'll be paying an extra price elsewhere.
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.