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Welcome to Petgood's blog! Here you'll find up-to-date articles on health, food and practical tips that make life with your best friend more fun, safer and more sustainable.

Våra bästa sommartips för hunden

Our best summer tips for your dog

Summer means sun, swimming and long days together - but the heat also places new demands on your dog. Here...

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Den första hunden – vilken ras passar bäst?

The first dog - which breed suits best?

Deciding to get a dog for the first time is a big and exciting decision. And once that decision is...

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De 8 smartaste hundraserna – är din med?

The 8 smartest dog breeds - is yours on the list?

A dog's intelligence is a fascinating area that shows itself in different ways depending on the breed. Ranking dogs by...

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Vad ska man veta innan man adopterar en hund?

What should you know before adopting a dog?

Adopting is a wonderful opportunity to give a homeless dog a loving and secure life, while you get a loyal...

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Kan jag ge Petgood till min kastrerade hund?

Can I give Petgood to my neutered dog?

A question we sometimes get is whether neutered dogs, both males and females, can eat our food. The short answer...

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Guide till en trygg julafton för de fyrbenta

Guide to a safe Christmas for your four-legged friends

Christmas is a holiday with experiences for all the senses: lots of good food, sweets and exciting presents. But some...

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Mother cat with kittens

How long is a female cat pregnant?

Seeing a litter of kittens come into the world is a magical experience. Small, wriggling balls of fur peek out...

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Förstoppning hos hund - orsaker, symtom och behandling

Constipation in dogs - causes, symptoms and treatment

Just like humans, dogs can also suffer from constipation. For some it happens on a single occasion and they recover...

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Träna på hundmöten - en övning i impulskontroll

Training to pass other dogs - an exercise in impulse control

For many dog owners, meeting other dogs on the walk is a big challenge and a stressful moment. The dog...

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Homemade dog treats

Homemade dog popsicles!

Summer is finally here and now it is time to treat your furry friend to homemade ice cream! What is...

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Våra bästa tips för en härlig sommar med hund!

Our best tips for a lovely summer with your dog!

Bring your four-legged friend on a Swedish holiday! The best time of the year is here: balmy long summer evenings,...

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Litter of puppies

Getting a puppy? Read our checklist for a safe start

New puppy in the family? How exciting! To make the preparations easier, we answer the 7 most common questions about...

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Litter of kittens

Getting a kitten? Here is everything you need to know

Have you finally decided to grow the family with a little kitten? You have a wonderful time ahead of you,...

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Vilket hundfoder passar en hund med känslig hud?

Which dog food suits a dog with sensitive skin?

When it comes to sensitive skin, we have to start with the basics - there is no real diagnosis called...

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Så håller du din katts tänder friska

How to keep your cat's teeth healthy

Healthy teeth give the right conditions for a healthy and happy cat. A cat with good oral health can even...

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Dog age in human years

Your dog's age in human years?

Our dogs are becoming an increasingly natural part of the family, and it is common for us as pet owners...

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Övervikt hos katt och hund

Overweight in cats and dogs

Overweight and obesity are very common among our pets - it is estimated that around 30 % of all dogs...

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4 tips för ett långt och friskt liv för ditt husdjur

4 tips for a long and healthy life for your pet

Sharing your life with a pet is amazing. The joy in all the wonderful moments that animals bring to our...

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Hur mycket sover en katt?

How much does a cat sleep?

An adult cat sleeps on average 16 hours a day. A small kitten can sleep even more, dozing away up...

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Hur många tänder har en hund?

How many teeth does a dog have?

A full set of teeth in an adult dog consists of 42 teeth - 20 in the upper jaw and...

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När blir en valp rumsren?

When does a puppy become house-trained?

(This article is published in collaboration with Hundprat.se.) How long does it take before the puppy becomes house-trained? It is...

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Varför äter hundar gräs?

Why do dogs eat grass?

Eating grass is a common behaviour in our dogs, and many dogs simply do it because they think it tastes...

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cat urinary tract infection prevent

Can urinary tract infection in cats be prevented?

One of the cat's most common health problems is linked to the urinary tract. Studies have shown that approximately one...

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Hur länge är en hund dräktig?

How long is a dog pregnant?

Getting to see a litter of puppies come into the world is one of the most magical things you can...

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Body Condition Score - så avgör du om din hund har ett hälsosamt hull

Body Condition Score - how to tell if your dog is at a healthy weight

Keeping a happy and healthy dog takes some attention and a certain responsibility from you as a pet owner. First...

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Why do cats purr?

Why do cats purr?

There is probably nothing cosier or more soothing than having a purring cat vibrating on your lap, with an increasing...

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How long is a dog in heat?

How long is a dog in heat?

Puppyhood flies by - all of a sudden the little one passes six months. Your dog is approaching adulthood, and...

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How old does a cat get

How old do cats get?

The oldest cat in the world so far reached the impressive age of 38 years. This kitty, who truly had...

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Cat Body Condtion Score BCS

Body Condition Score - how to tell if your cat is at a healthy weight

Keeping a happy and healthy cat takes some attention and responsibility from you as a pet owner. First and foremost,...

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Allergy food for cats

Allergy food & insect protein for cats

We get many questions about whether our food can be used as an allergy food. Here we explain some concepts...

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Cat food for sensitive stomach

Cat food for a sensitive stomach

Just like people, cats can also suffer from diarrhoea, vomiting or an upset stomach. Some cats have problems with this...

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Can cats eat dog food

Can cats eat dog food?

From time to time we get questions about whether it is possible to give our insect-based dog food to cats...

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Can dogs eat cat food?

Can dogs eat cat food?

Most people have probably heard that cats should not eat dog food, because cats have a higher need for certain...

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dental stick petgood

Do dental sticks really work?

For a really clean and healthy dog mouth, we recommend tooth brushing and a dental stick a day. But what...

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Puppy chewing

Gnawing, chewing, nipping ... the puppy's teeth

Bringing a puppy home means a lot of new and exciting things. Fun play moments, a soft puppy belly to...

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dog tooth brushing

How do I brush my dog's teeth?

8 out of 10 dogs over three years old are at risk of dental disease, and the most effective way...

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dental health in dogs

5 tips for better dental health

Taking care of your dog's dental health is at least as important as taking care of your own teeth. But...

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Sustainable dog toy

Play with a purpose! Our favourite activities with the bug

In February, we launched our sustainable and ethically made dog toy - of course shaped like an insect! Here we...

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Dog food sensitive stomach

Which dog food suits a dog with a sensitive stomach?

Some dogs have a "steel stomach" and can eat anything without problems, while other owners struggle to find a dog...

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how much food puppy

How much food should a puppy have?

When the new furry family member comes home, many questions can come up about feeding and nutrition for the puppy....

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from puppy food to adult food

When should I switch from puppy food to adult food?

petgood currently offers two insect-based complete foods for dogs - one variant for adult dogs and one developed for the...

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food allergy insect protein hypoallergenic

Food allergies & insect protein

We get many questions about whether our food is a suitable choice for an allergic dog. In this article we...

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Dog is not eating

My dog is not eating

Having a dog that does not want to eat can be frustrating and feel hard to handle, especially when you...

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petgood's favourite dog cafe

petgood's favourite doggo hangouts

Some of our favourite places where you can bring your best friend! Try these cafés, restaurants and hotels, recommended by...

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Tips dogs in office

A pawfect wooffice - how your dog becomes the best colleague at work

Many studies have shown the benefits of letting the four-legged family member come along to work, and the trend of...

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Switching Dog Foods

How to switch to a new food for your dog or cat

Here you can read our recommendations and tips on how to switch to a new food for your dog or...

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