Pet Care in November 2025: Dog Training, Cat Food, and Vet Advice

When it comes to pet care, the daily practices and decisions that keep dogs and cats healthy, safe, and happy. Also known as animal wellness, it's not just about feeding and walking—it's understanding how your pet thinks, feels, and reacts to their environment. In November 2025, the most common questions from pet owners revolved around basic but critical issues: Why does your puppy still pee in the crate at night? Is that fancy cat food actually good for them? And do those vitamins you’re giving your dog even matter?

Dog training, the process of teaching dogs appropriate behavior through consistency, routine, and positive reinforcement. Also known as canine behavior management, it’s not about punishment—it’s about setting clear boundaries. Many posts this month focused on nighttime crate accidents. It’s not defiance. It’s biology. A puppy’s bladder is still developing, and forcing them to hold it for eight hours is unrealistic. The real fix? A consistent schedule, limiting water before bed, and knowing when to take them out—not when they’ve already had an accident. Meanwhile, cat food, the nutritional products designed to meet the specific dietary needs of domestic cats. Also known as feline nutrition, it’s a minefield of marketing claims. Fancy Feast and tuna get thrown around like treats, but vets warn: these aren’t daily meals. Too much fish means mercury buildup. Too many low-protein formulas lead to muscle loss. The healthiest wet food for cats has high meat content, no grains, and no artificial junk. And while coconut oil gets praised online, most vets say it’s useless at best, risky at worst—pancreatitis doesn’t care how cute your dog looks with oily fur.

Dog nutrition, the science of providing dogs with the right balance of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals for long-term health. Also known as canine diet, it’s simpler than you think. If your dog eats a balanced commercial food, they likely don’t need extra vitamins. Signs they might? Dry skin, dull coat, or sudden lethargy—but those could also mean something serious. Don’t guess. Check with your vet. And while you’re at it, think about grooming time. That 3-to-4-hour session at the salon? It’s not just a bath and a trim. It’s a full health check: ear cleaning, nail trimming, skin inspection, mat removal. Skipping it can lead to infections or pain you didn’t even know your dog had.

What you’ll find here isn’t fluff. It’s real talk from pet owners who’ve been there and vets who’ve seen the results. Whether you’re struggling with nighttime accidents, confused by cat food labels, or wondering if your dog even knows you love them (they do—science says so), the posts below give you straight answers. No hype. No gimmicks. Just what works.