The Beast Blog
The latest on pet nutrition, news, products, and other stuff we’re digging.
Improve Your Cat’s Health with Massage Therapy
Claire Martin, CCMT (that’s Certified Canine Massage Therapist), CVT, shares how massage therapy can improve our cat’s physical and mental state of health. Read more about her services at Peak Animal Wellness and Massage. Utilizing All Tools. As veterinarians continue to advocate for their patients by better understanding and researching different means to combat chronic and […]
Understanding CBD Cannabis for Pets
As the cannabis industry expands, interest in hemp and marijuana’s health benefits for pets has grown. The cannabis plant is cultivated for both hemp and marijuana harvests and hemp is already a popular material in dog toys, beds and collars. Now even more people are using CBD supplements to improve their pets’ health and well being. Good to […]
How To Train Your Cat to Walk on a Harness
Cats are made for hunting and exploring. This is how it’s always been and always will be. Understanding the true nature of a cat allows us to address their individual needs and avoid unwanted behaviors. While we understand that it is not always possible or desired to allow cats outside unattended, we do believe for […]
Why We Love Local and USA Companies
USA! USA! USA! The foundation of our business is based not only on the love we have for animals, but on the love we have for our planet and our local community. We are fortunate that our community culture strongly encourages people to support local and environmentally-friendly options for everyday needs. In fact, Lafayette is […]
Got H2O? Keeping Your Dog Hydrated this Summer
Hot summer days paired with Colorado’s dry climate means more dogs are susceptible to dehydration in the next few months. Read our tips for keeping your dog hydrated this summer. Dehydration can cause lethargy, loss of appetite, dry mouth and if not timely addressed, may deteriorate digestive, urinary and kidney health. If you suspect your […]
Retrain the Cat Brain: Solutions for Eliminating Kibble
As we approach our July 4th Kibble Independence Day, we want to prepare and support our customers who are transitioning their cats off of kibble (dry food) by shedding some light on the inner workings of the cat brain and why you may be encountering some challenges along the way. Why are cats such finicky eaters?! […]
Why We Love Fostering Felines
There are many reasons why we foster cats here at The Happy Beast. The first is we simply love cats and will make any excuse to spend the entire day in their company. We also use the opportunity of fostering cats to indirectly help our customers. For instance, our experience in helping our IBS foster […]
Taking Care of Senior Dogs
Claire Martin, CCMT (that’s Certified Canine Massage Therapist), CVT, shares advice on taking care of senior dogs and how massage can improve their physical and mental state of health. Check out our event calendar for Claire’s massage days at The Happy Beast and read more about her services at Peak Animal Wellness and Massage. AGE IS […]
Fresh Food: The Cost to Feed and Why It’s Worth It
This is why I feed my dog fresh food (and exactly how much I spent on dog food last month.) At The Happy Beast, we believe in feeding minimally processed, whole foods and species-appropriate diets for our dogs and cats. We promote nutrition plans that benefit healthy animals and ones that compliment veterinary care in […]