Author: Chewy Editors

Bringing home a new dog or cat is so exciting that it can be easy to forget how taxing it can be on your new pal. Going into a foreign environment with strange sounds and smells—and possibly other animals—can be stressful for your furry friend. Fortunately, it’s simple to ease her into her new home with a little planning, preparation and the right dog and cat supplies.

You can go old school and mail your party invitations. There’s definitely something special about party invites that come in the mail. But sometimes it’s a whole lot easier to send an e-vite via email or create an event on Facebook. Just be sure to invite people a few weeks in advance. October is a busy time of the year, and the sooner you can let your friends and family know about the party, the better. Also, don’t forget to let your guests know if costumes are required (which, duh, of course they are)!,A dog Halloween party can be the perfect opportunity for your dog and all of his four-legged friends to show off their Halloween dog costumes. We at BeChewy love Halloween and dogs so much that we threw a dog Halloween party of our own. Here’s how you can, too.

Our dogs are family, so it’s no surprise that we like to celebrate with them too! Make this Halloween one to remember with one of our DIY dog treat recipes for homemade dog biscuit pupcakes. This easy dog treat recipe makes more than enough dog treats for all the four-legged trick-or-treaters, plus extra to freeze and make every occasion feel like it’s Halloween! Made with only the highest-quality ingredients, this DIY dog treat recipe gives your Halloween-loving pup a homemade dog biscuit cake to gobble up while you can enjoy knowing that it’s good for them, too! Grain-free and made with natural ingredients, this festive homemade fall treat lets you celebrate Halloween guilt-free.

Of course, you don’t have to do everything on our monthly calendar. (Life gets busy, we know!) If you have time for just a few special moments with your pet this month, add these adventures to your to-do list:,It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, some combination of the three, or simply love the magical feeling in the air as the year draws to a close, there’s no doubt that having your pet by your side makes it all that much more special. So, follow along with our printable December calendar of ways to fill this season with fun festivities. Oh, and don’t forget to send your pet’s letter to Chewy Claus!

If you’ve ever mistaken a Silky Terrier for a Yorkshire Terrier, you’re not alone. These pint-sized pups share a common ancestry and a silky, flowing coat that often turns heads at the dog park. But despite their similar looks, there are key differences in their size, temperament, and care needs that might make one a better fit for your lifestyle than the other. Let’s take a closer look at what sets the Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier apart.