Tax Breaks for Pets in 2025: What You Need to Know
Did you know that you might be able to deduct certain pet-related expenses on your 2025 taxes? While there’s no direct pet tax credit, there are specific situations where costs related to your pet can be written off. Whether your pet is a service animal, part of your business, or helping with a charitable cause, there are potential savings available. From medical expenses for service animals to deductions for foster pets, keeping accurate records and consulting a tax professional can help you navigate these opportunities. Services like Dogs On The Run can also help you keep track of your pet’s expenses to make tax time a breeze. Read on to learn how your pets could potentially help reduce your tax bill in 2025!
Why Traditional Kibble is No Longer the First Choice for Pet Nutrition
As pet parents become more informed about the nutritional needs of their animals, many are moving away from traditional kibble in favor of fresher, more natural diets. Traditional kibble is produced through high-heat processing, which destroys many vital nutrients in the ingredients. To compensate, synthetic vitamins and minerals are added back in, but these are not as bioavailable or easily absorbed by pets. This shift towards fresher options like raw, freeze-dried, and minimally processed foods offers pets a diet rich in natural, whole ingredients that are easier to digest and support overall health, reducing issues like obesity, allergies, and digestive problems.
Reminder to Check and Update Your Pet's Microchip: A Simple Step to Ensure Their Safety
As pet parents, we know how much our furry friends mean to us. Whether it's their joyful bark, a comforting purr, or simply their presence in our lives, our pets become family. But as much as we cherish them, the unfortunate reality is that pets can sometimes go missing. According to the American Humane Society, about 10 million pets are lost every year in the U.S. alone. One of the best ways to ensure your pet’s safe return is by keeping their microchip information up-to-date.
Driving with Pets: The Risks and Importance of Safety Restraints
If you're one of the 80% of pet parents who drive with your furry companion, you're not alone. More and more people are taking their pets on the road, whether for a quick trip to the park or a long road trip across the country. However, despite the growing number of pet parents driving with their animals, a staggering 60% admit to being distracted by their pets while driving. Even more concerning, only 16% of pet parents use proper safety restraints for their animals while in transit, putting both their pets and themselves at risk.
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, delicious food, and celebration, but it can also pose various risks to our beloved pets. As we prepare for the festivities, it’s crucial to ensure that our furry companions are safe and happy. Here are some essential Thanksgiving pet safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season.
Emergency Planning Guide for Pet Parents
As a pet parent, your furry, feathered, or scaly companions rely on you for their safety and well-being, especially during emergencies. Natural disasters, health crises, and other unforeseen events can happen without warning, making it essential to have a well-thought-out emergency plan. This guide provides pet parents with the necessary tools and strategies to prepare for various emergencies, ensuring that both you and your pets are ready to face challenges together.
Separation Anxiety Specialists Wish Pet Parents Knew…
Written By: Lauren Sorensen
Many people believe that when their dogs act destructively when left alone, they’re deliberately trying to spite us or are being “naughty.” It’s easy to fall into this way of thinking when our dogs' behavior becomes inconvenient for us. After all, this was not part of your plan for your dog's life—or yours, for that matter. But what if I told you this perspective is not just wrong but actually counterproductive?
Thinking of Getting a Pet?
Written By: Kristen Kruska
What do I wish every pet parent knew? It’s a topic that gets to the heart of what it means to be a responsible and loving pet parent. Over the years, I’ve witnessed the immense joy pets bring into our lives, as well as the challenges that arise when we aren’t fully prepared. If I could share one essential piece of advice, it would be this: a successful, fulfilling relationship with your pet starts long before they come home with you. It begins with thoughtful preparation, realistic planning, and a commitment to their well-being that lasts a lifetime.