Zen Frenz Blog — pet wellness

When You Leave the House, Your Pet Feels It: Understanding Pet Separation Anxiety You grab your keys. Slip on your shoes. Head for the door. Behind you, your pet is already on high alert. For many dogs—and some cats too—being left alone isn’t just a little boring. It can be genuinely distressing. Pet separation anxiety is more common than most people realize, and it often shows up in ways that are confusing, frustrating, or even heartbreaking for pet parents. Understanding what separation anxiety is, why it happens, and how it affects pets is the first step toward helping them feel...

Just like us humans, you may have noticed your furry frenz also enjoy a stable, consistent routine. Reliability provides stability, which promotes security and increases feelings of loyalty and serenity in most animals.  At Zen Frenz, we believe that a balanced routine infused with mindfulness and natural wellness can transform your pup’s day from ordinary to truly zen. Here’s how to build a routine that keeps tails wagging and spirits calm. Morning Mindfulness Mornings can be tough for our furry frenz, sometimes more so than it is for us. After long nights of keeping watch over the house or playing...

Happy October frenz! This month, we’re celebrating and highlighting pet wellness. It’s also a time to raise awareness and provide education on how to safely care for your pet and ensure that they can live long and happy lives with you! Some friendly reminders:  Reserve some extra time this month to spend quality time with your frenz Whether it’s taking them to the dog park after work, snuggling up on the couch and putting on their favorite show, or giving them an extra treat after their trick, try to work in more quality time activities with your pets. This can...

Here at Zen Frenz, we acknowledge that there are many different factors that can result in an anxious or stressful dog. As a pet owner, you want to be able to help your companion. It is ideal to consult with your veterinarian for advice on how to mitigate anxiety and stressful behaviors. However, there are some stress episodes that can occur spontaneously, and you want to be able to quickly get your pup to relax at that moment. This is why we created our Zen Frenz brand. We recognized this problem and wanted to find a solution that was all...

Here at Zen Frenz we are all about getting zen and nothing is more important than sleep. Sleep is an important part of a puppy’s life because most growth occurs during this time. Also, a well-rested puppy is a healthy puppy. You want to make sure that your puppy is comfortable and has a bed to call his own. There are many different pet beds from which to choose. Most beds involve a soft cushion for a base and then may be open or enclosed with a long, thin stretch of pillow called a bolster. The cushion could also be...