FAQ

Most adult dogs do well with two meals a day; puppies need three to four. Adult cats prefer smaller, more frequent meals — twice daily is typical. Always follow the portion guidance on a complete-and-balanced food and adjust for weight and activity.

No. A microchip is a passive ID tag scanned by shelters and clinics; it has no battery or location signal. For live tracking, you need a separate GPS collar or tag. But a microchip is the most reliable way to prove ownership and reconnect after a pet is found.

Redirect, don't punish. Provide appealing scratchers (vertical and horizontal, sisal and cardboard), place them near the furniture they target, and reward use. Keep claws trimmed and consider nail caps. Never declaw — it's a painful, irreversible amputation.

Act fast: search nearby, call them, check shelters daily, post on local lost-pet groups and social media, and make sure your microchip contact info is current. The 2026 reunion cases on our Help Pets Home page all succeeded because of microchips.

It depends on breed, age, and health. Many dogs thrive on 30–60 minutes daily plus mental enrichment. Working and herding breeds need more; brachycephalic and senior dogs need gentler, shorter sessions. A tired dog is usually a well-behaved dog.

For most pets, no. Grain allergies are rare; whole grains like brown rice and oats are digestible energy sources. Grain-free diets are only necessary when a vet diagnoses a specific grain sensitivity. Talk to your veterinarian before switching.

Annually for healthy adults, twice yearly for seniors. Seek prompt care for vomiting/diarrhea lasting over a day, difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, unexplained weight loss, or sudden behavior changes. When in doubt, call your clinic.

Keep them at a healthy weight, feed complete nutrition, exercise body and mind, stay current on preventive care (vaccines, parasite control, dental), and build a strong bond through gentle, consistent interaction.