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Oct 21, 2021

Leaf Peeping with Your Puppers: 5 tips for hiking with dogs this fall

Jan 01, 2021

Tips for getting fit with your pet

Feb 18, 2021

5 reasons for twice-yearly health checks, from a Vet

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Oct 25, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

5 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

These simple Halloween pet safety tips will ensure you won’t spook your pooch on the scariest night of the year.

Oct 21, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Leaf Peeping with Your Puppers: 5 tips for hiking with dogs this fall

With a little preparation and the right gear, you’ll make great memories hiking with your dog this fall.

Feb 18, 2021 8 Min Read Health & Nutrition

A guide for new & foster pet parents

Shelters across the country are looking for people to help foster a dog and provide them a loving home during this time.

Feb 18, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

5 tips for pet safety during a natural disaster

Protect your pet in the event of a natural disaster. Read our quick tips for keeping them safe during an emergency.

Nov 19, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Quick guide to making your holiday pawsome

While you’re trimming the tree, lighting the menorah, or engaging in other festive traditions, your best bud will be by your side and just as excited for the celebrations.

Aug 19, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

5 fire safety tips for your pet

Make your pet part of your emergency plan with these safety tips

Jul 01, 2020 5 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Tips for a safe road trip with your dog

How to make sure your copilot really enjoys the ride.

Jun 30, 2020 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

6 tips to keep your dog safe for july 4th

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and we want to make sure this never happens to your beloved pet by keeping these 6 tips in mind.

Apr 13, 2020 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Is your backyard safe for your pet?

Take a minute to check your summer hangout for these potentially pet-harming hazards.

Nov 01, 2019 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

4 tips for holiday travel with your pet

If your holiday adventures include taking your pet on any plane, train, or automobile, these 4 tips from your friends at Whistle will help reduce stress and anxiety for you and your pet.

Jun 21, 2021 5 Min Read Health & Nutrition

How to make sure your dog stays hydrated

Because your dog won’t always let you know when they’re parched.

May 26, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

4 tips to stay fit with your dog this summer

Your dog days of summer will be happy, refreshing, and active with these 4 helpful tips

Feb 24, 2021 4 Min Read Health & Nutrition

How much should you actually feed your dog?

Here’s how to know if you’re filling the bowl too much or not enough.

Feb 18, 2021 4 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Olympian lindsey jacobellis and her pup Gidget are living their healthiest life, together.

Lindsey Jacobellis, four-time Olympian and six-time World Champion, has been snowboarding since she was 11. Not only an accomplished athlete but Lindsey, along with her pup Gidget, are also Whistle customers!

Feb 18, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

8 tips for maintaining your pet’s weight

Help your best friend stay in peak shape with personalized fitness goals, activity tracking and more, so your pet can live their healthiest and longest life possible.

Jan 21, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

If you feed your dog the same amount all year round, read this

The Surprising Reason For Reassessing How Much You Feed Your Dog

Jan 01, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Tips for getting fit with your pet

Getting fit and being healthy doesn’t mean you need to push through loads of planks and push-ups all alone. Your best bud is eager to join in.

Jun 15, 2020 4 Min Read Health & Nutrition

How often should you feed your dog?

Avoid looking directly into your dog’s begging eyes and hear what a vet has to say.

May 04, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

5 summertime foods that are toxic for dogs

Don’t make eye contact with those puppy-dog eyes and avoid these foods

Apr 23, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

How we'll use filternet™ to anticipate dog health problems early on

Whistle Labs + Pet Insight use groundbreaking tech to shape the future of pet care.

Feb 22, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

What do dogs dream about?

We’re betting on a swimming pool filled with tennis balls, but let’s ask the experts.

Feb 22, 2021 5 Min Read Health & Nutrition

7 reasons why your dog is licking so much

Wondering why your dog’s tongue just won’t quit? We’ve got answers.

Feb 20, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

8 ways to lose weight and gain years

Use these tips from our VetInsightTM team to give your pet the longest, healthiest life possible.

Feb 19, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Everything you ever wanted to know about your dog’s sleep

If you have questions about your dog’s sleep Whistle has answers.

Feb 18, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

5 reasons for twice-yearly health checks, from a Vet

Health and wellness checkups are an essential part of your pet’s year. Veterinarian Dr. Joanna Gale gives us 5 great reasons for getting your pet to the vet twice a year.

Feb 12, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Solved! This is how much sleep your dog actually needs

Let’s see if your pup is getting more or less sleep than the average dog.

Feb 08, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Here’s why dogs get the zoomies

No, they aren’t possessed by a speed demon.

Feb 06, 2021 4 Min Read Health & Nutrition

What your dog’s sleeping position says about them

Does your pup snooze belly up or full-on croissant?

Jan 05, 2021 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

The top 5 athletic dog breeds

If you live with any of these power players, they’ll thank you for plenty of exercise and the outdoors.

Sep 14, 2020 4 Min Read Health & Nutrition

11 possible reasons why your dog is panting

How to tell if your dog’s panting is typical or worth a talk with your vet.

Jul 01, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition

See spot run - the top 6 reasons dogs run away

Address these measures around your home to keep your dog from running off.

Jan 30, 2020 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Why should you monitor your dog’s sleeping and drinking habits?

Subtle changes in these behaviors might point to early disease detection.

Feb 22, 2021 1 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Three new ways to watch your pet’s health

See even the subtlest changes with these colorful graphs.

Feb 18, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

The gift of smarter, more personalized pet care: Wisdom Panel + Whistle

“WISDOM PANEL removes the guesswork about your dog's breed and health background." – Kim and Scott Vargo

Feb 18, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Never forget your pet’s meds or appointments with whistle reminders

Keep your whole pack connected and in sync with your pet’s well-being. Create as many custom Reminders as you need following these simple steps.

Feb 18, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Get ready to celebrate canine bravery in 'Superpower Dogs'

Experience the all new IMAX film Superpower Dogs presented by Mars Petcare in partnership with Whistle. Superpower Dogs takes you on an adventure to witness some remarkable dogs who define what it means to be a four-legged superhero.

Feb 18, 2021 5 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Meet superpower duo Ian and Henry, the avalanche rescue dog team

An avalanche site the size of a football field would take a group of people hours to search; but, for Border Collie Henry it takes less than 30 minutes.

Feb 18, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Usher in the happiest of holidays with Whistle

In the midst of all the holiday to-dos and celebrations, we'll keep you and your BFF connected—giving you peace of mind in knowing where they are and what they need before they even bark (or meow) for it.

Feb 18, 2021 1 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Whistle just got smarter

Timeline offers a deeper dive into your pet’s 24-hour day, breaking up Daily Activity into timestamped segments we call Events.

Feb 03, 2021 2 Min Read Health & Nutrition

Meet whistle FIT for pet health, fitness, and nutrition

Set activity goals, know how much to feed them, and get alerted about potential health issues before they become problems.

Mar 13, 2020 5 Min Read Health & Nutrition

9 reasons to buy a dog GPS tracker

We pulled together all the great reasons to buy someone (or, ahem, yourself) a dog GPS tracker. Because this must-have pet parent gadget does a whole lot more than tell you where your fur baby ran off to (though it does that, too!)

Jan 01, 2020 3 Min Read Health & Nutrition