Zen Frenz Blog

Yes! For us humans fireworks are indicative of a celebration and create feelings of joy, for most animals that is hardly the case. Like all wild animals, cats associate loud noises with danger, and will be stressed and fearful. We all know how incredibly fast a cat's reflexes are, and the sudden loud noise and flash of fireworks can cause them to bolt for safety, but in their panic they might go in any direction.  Additionally, firework displays tend to go on for a long time, and a cat can be very scared and disorientated by the time it returns. ...

Did you know that some cats “bad” behavior might just be a sign of separation anxiety? Many of our pets actually suffer from separation anxiety when we leave them home alone, but unfortunately many pet owners might misinterpret their cats behavior as them acting out. Of course not all cats are the same, nor is there a one size fits all method for determining if your cat does in fact have separation anxiety. But that being said, here are eight signs that your cat might have separation anxiety, and keep reading for ways to treat!  Excessive meowing, crying or moaning...

As we continue to adjust back to our routines pre-Covid we will likely found ourselves in more situations where pets are not allowed. Some of us might be returning back to the office, back to school, back to traveling and weekend concerts with friends. While this change is exciting, it might also be nerve racking for our pets. Over the past two years many pets and families have adjusted to living primarily at home and now that pets are going back to being home alone they might feel extra nervous and uneasy. If you and your pets are experiencing something...

It is an exciting week, Mother’s Day is on Sunday May 8th this year and we could not be more excited! Mom’s play an integral and irreplaceable role in our lives and we could not be more thankful for them! To help say thank you we are running a Mother’s Day Giveaway on our Instagram page @zenfrenz! To enter, go to our Mother’s Day Giveaway post and comment emoji of the prize pack you want to win, as well why your hooman mom is so special. And to sweeten the deal we are giving away three prize packages purr-fect for...

Adapting to change and adjusting to new environments is inevitably challenging and it can be especially challenging for our pets. They will likely feel confused and overwhelmed by any big changes such as moving homes, a new doggy daycare place, new dog park, even traveling to a new dog park can cause extra stress on your pet. Since change is very unavoidable, the best that we can do is try to make the transition as painless as possible for our pets. Here are some of our favorite ways to help your dog adjust to a new environment!  Give lots of...