The Lovi Journal
Little guides for a lovelier life together: what a puzzle toy does for a busy mind, how to choose a bed, a feeder or a harness, and the finds we think are worth a closer look. Written to be useful whether or not you buy anything.
How to Choose a Dog Winter Coat: Fit, Fabric and Coverage
Choose a dog winter coat by chest size first, then a shell that matches your weather, then coverage that suits your dog's shape. Here is how to measure, compare fabrics and layer.
Light-Up Dog Collars and Reflective Gear: A Night Walk Checklist
For dark evening walks, pair a light your dog wears, like a rechargeable light-up collar or clip-on light, with reflective gear for both of you. Here is the checklist and what to pick.
Dog Halloween Costumes: Comfy Picks and What's Trending Now
The comfiest dog Halloween costumes leave the face, legs and tail free: wings, capes, bandanas and rider styles. Here is what is trending, how to size big dogs and how to keep the night safe.
Heated vs Self-Warming Cat Beds: Which Keeps a Cat Cozier
A heated cat bed makes its own warmth from a plug-in pad; a self-warming bed holds and reflects your cat's body heat. Choose heated for cold rooms and shelters, self-warming for cozy indoor naps.
Outdoor Cat Houses for Winter: Insulation, Heat and Placement
A warm outdoor cat house is small, raised off the ground, insulated on every side and bedded with straw, not blankets. Add a safe heated or self-warming pad and turn the door away from the wind.
How to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween: A Calm Night at Home
Keep pets away from the front door, lift candy and wrappers out of reach, give them a quiet back room with something to do, and keep a collar with current ID on all evening.