J-B Pet Supplies Blog Posts

  Walking Your Dog at Night: Essential Safety Tips (Updated for 2025 — with new products, local insights, and seasonal recommendations) 🌙 Why Night Walks Matter As the days get shorter — especially in late fall and winter — more of our daily dog walks happen after sunset. Night walks can be peaceful and enjoyable, but they also come with unique safety challenges. Poor visibility, colder temperatures, and increased wildlife movement all mean pet owners need to be extra prepared. 💡 1. Stay Visible With Lights & Reflective Gear Visibility is your #1 safety priority at night. ✅ Reflective collars & leashes make your dog more visible to drivers. ✅ LED clip-on collar lights help you see your dog — and help others see you. ✅ Light-up harnesses offer 360° visibility in the dark. ✅ Reflective vests or jackets add another layer of safety. Products to highlight in-store: Reflective leashes and harnesses LED clip-on lights Weatherproof nighttime walking gear ...

  Why Pumpkin is Great for Dogs and Cats Pumpkin isn’t just for fall festivities, pies, and lattes—it’s a superfood that offers a wide range of health benefits for our pets year-round. From its rich nutritional profile to its well-known digestive support, pumpkin can be an excellent addition to your dog or cat’s diet. Here’s why pumpkin is a pet parent favorite and how to use it safely. 🍂 1. Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is packed with essential nutrients that help support overall pet health: Fiber – The soluble fiber in pumpkin aids digestion and helps regulate bowel movements. It can alleviate both diarrhea and constipation by either firming stools or softening them, depending on your pet’s needs. Beta-carotene (Vitamin A) – Essential for healthy vision, a strong immune system, and maintaining skin, coat, and muscle health. Vitamin C – An antioxidant that supports immune health, collagen production, and protection against oxidative stress. Potassium – Helps mainta...

  Keeping Your Dogs and Cats Safe on Halloween 🎃🐾 Halloween is full of fun and excitement for people—but for pets, it can be stressful, confusing, and sometimes dangerous. Between constant doorbell rings, strangers in costumes, and tempting treats lying around, it’s important to plan ahead to keep your furry family members safe and comfortable. Here are some essential tips to help your dogs and cats stay calm and protected this spooky season. 🏡 Keeping Pets Safe and Calm Keep Them Indoors Always keep your pets inside during Halloween night. The noise, costumes, and increased foot traffic can cause pets to panic and run. Sadly, there are also occasional reports of pets being teased, harmed, or stolen. Indoors is the safest place to be. Update Identification Accidents happen, and pets can slip out the door during the chaos of trick-or-treating. Make sure your pet’s collar has an ID tag with current contact info. If your pet is microchipped, log into the registry to confirm your ...

  Pet Fire Safety: How to Protect Your Furry Family Members Our pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. Just as we safeguard our homes for the people we love, it’s equally important to protect our dogs, cats, and other pets from the dangers of fire. Each year, thousands of home fires are started by pets, and many more pets are affected when fires break out unexpectedly. With a little planning and prevention, you can greatly reduce the risks and ensure your pets are protected. Prevention is Key Taking proactive steps to pet-proof your home is the first line of defense. 🔥 Pet-Proof Your Home Pets are naturally curious, and that curiosity can lead to accidents. Keep potential fire hazards out of reach: Candles : Use flameless candles instead of open flames. They look realistic, last longer, and remove the risk of tails, paws, or noses knocking them over. Electrical cords : Chewing on cords not only risks electrocution but can spark fires. Use cord covers or deterrent sprays if your ...