Plus 005:

The True Love Experience

See

Love, Actually

Celebrating your pet selfies and sound bites are the best part of the entire experience. Thank you!

See more

Hear

Who’s Your Pet Valentine?

We hit the streets, Palms & Paws style, to ask these three essential questions about pet love.

Hear more

Smell

A Nose by Any Other Name

Your pet’s love language is… SMELL. This month, indulge in these smelly suggestions…

Smell more

Taste

Love Bites

You’ll love this recipe for heart-shaped goodies that are a feast for cats, dogs…. and YOU!

Taste more

Touch

Snuggle Science

Love is listening. Here are some science-based tips to practice the art of snuggling. Snuggle up!

Touch more

6th Sense

Happy Birthday, Aquarius!

Your February Pet-o-Scope is here! Discover your Aquarius pets in their true glory…

Sense more

Your Q&A

Ask Dr. Kevin Anything!

Dr. Kevin provides A’s to your pets’ Q’s. Approved by our Chief Feline Officer, Tux, of course.

Ask more
To access this content, you must purchase Palms & Paws+ Subscription or Gift 6 Months of Palms & Paws +.

Hear

The PAWDCAST:

For Chocolate Lovers

Palms & Paws+ PAWDCAST - Ep. 005 (running time: 18 mins)

Did you know that not all chocolate is created equal?

Most of us know chocolate is toxic for dogs and cats, but Dr. Kevin breaks it down for us here to explain WHY. 

Plus, Dr. Kevin takes to the streets (and to his own roots, aka mom and dad) to ask, “Can you describe the love you feel for your pet in ONE WORD?” (We know, an impossible question! But, still fun to hear humans try to answer.) 

Have a story or sound bite to share?
Submit it here & we may feature it next month!

Submit Your Pet Sound Bite

See

Pet Selfies

We love them. Truly.

 📸  Your pet selfies are the best part of our monthly experience!

Because in every photo, we can see it.
The devotion.
The pride.
The joy.
The love.

Thank you for sharing your hearts with us.

Click on each image to view full size

Submit your pet selfie to be featured next month!

Submit Your Pet Selfie

Smell

A Nose By Any Other Name

What is your love language? For your pets, it is smell.

A dog’s nose holds up to 300 million scent receptors. Ours has about 6 million. Their brain dedicates an area nearly forty times larger to processing scent. Dogs can smell and breathe at the same time. They can even smell the passage of time.

Think about that for a moment… 

For cats, scent means ownership and belonging.
You are mine.
I am yours.
This couch? Ours.

This month, let your pet love the way they love best.

Instead of an edible treat, offer a full sensory experience. A smell-fest. It keeps bodies healthy and speaks directly to the heart.

Try this:
Pause on walks and loosen the leash so your dog can explore.

Crack the car window just enough to let the world rush in.

When you come home, let your pets smell you and relive your entire day.

Slow walks.
Lingering sniffs.
Pauses that feel unnecessary to you and essential to them.

Dog noseDog nose

Taste

💕Love Bites

Palms & Paws Love Bites Recipe for Dogs and Cats

These gentle, heart-shaped treats are made with simple ingredients you can feel good about sharing. Designed to be safe for both dogs and cats, and perfect for celebrating love in its purest form.

Click here to download your Palms & Paws + recipe and fill your home with love!

Love Bites (for Cats & Dogs)
 Ingredients:

2 cups organic oat flour
½ cup unsweetened organic applesauce
 1 Tablespoon ground organic flaxseed
1 Tablespoon melted organic coconut oil
 1 cage-free organic egg (or flax egg for protein sensitive pets)

Consult your veterinarian if your pet has food sensitivities or allergies.

Instructions:

  1. Ask your human to preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix all ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  3. Lightly dust a surface with oat flour and roll the dough to ¼ inch thick.
  4. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut Love Bites.
  5. Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool completely before serving.

Offer one or two Love Bites at a time. Small portions are better for their heart!

Touch

Snuggle Science

Here’s the truth about snuggling:

Love is listening.
Some pets want full-body contact.
Some want proximity without pressure.
Some want exactly three minutes and not a second more.

True love is learning the difference.

This month, we invite you to practice Snuggle Science.

Notice where your pet chooses to be.
Notice how long they stay.

Notice what makes them melt… and what makes them shift.

When you get it right, oxytocin floods both nervous systems. Safety deepens. Trust expands. You understand each other better.

There is nothing that expresses true love more than being known, accepted, and loved unconditionally for exactly who you are. They do it for us. This is our chance to do the same for them.

An equal partnership.

Fun fact:
Studies show that mutual, consent-based touch lowers heart rate and stress hormones in both humans and pets. Translation: the right kind of snuggle is literally good for your hearts.

6th Sense

Pet-o-Scope

Happy Birthday!
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Aquarius pets are original thinkers. They are curious, independent, and quietly devoted to their people in ways that are anything but ordinary.

These are the pets who surprise you.
Who invent games.

Who seem to be watching the world from a slightly higher vantage point.

Aquarius is an air sign, associated with intelligence, intuition, and a strong sense of individuality. Your pet is not here to follow the rules. They are here to expand them.

Download your Aquarius Pet-o-Scope card and add it to your growing collection.

(we’d love to see if you color it in!)

AKA
(Ask Dr. Kevin Anything)

Ask Dr. Kevin!

Once again, Dr. Kevin, our head Palms & Paws veterinarian, is here to answer your questions and curiosities from both humans & pets. You asked some wonderful and important questions!

Q: What’s the best enrichment for indoor cats? (MoBear, the cat)
Dr. Kevin: Great question. Indoor cats thrive on variety and choice. Puzzle feeders, rotating toys, window perches, and short interactive play sessions all provide mental and physical stimulation. Even something as simple as moving furniture or introducing a cardboard box can spark healthy curiosity. Every cat is different, so notice what truly engages yours.

Q: What should I do if I think my dog has eaten chocolate? (Macy Grey, dog)
Dr. Kevin: Contact your veterinarian or an emergency clinic immediately if you believe your dog has ingested chocolate or any other toxic substance. The type and amount of chocolate matter, and timing is important. When in doubt, it is always safest to call right away.

Q: Why do dogs love squirrels so much? (Tux, cat)
Dr. Kevin: Squirrels activate a dog’s prey drive. Fast movement, unpredictable behavior, and high-pitched sounds flip an ancient neurological switch. It is instinct, not obsession. Training and redirection can help channel that excitement in healthy ways.

Q: My friend told me human shampoo is not great for dogs. Is that true? (Shelly, human)
Dr. Kevin: Yes. Human shampoo is formulated for a different skin pH and can be irritating or drying for dogs. Using a pet-specific shampoo helps protect their skin barrier and keeps coats healthy. When it comes to grooming products, species matters.

Q: My cat loves to catch mice and leave them in the kitchen. Is that a gift? (Charles, human)
Dr. Kevin: Believe it or not, yes. Cats are natural hunters, and bringing prey to you can be a sign of trust and bonding. In your cat’s mind, they may be sharing, teaching, or contributing to the household. It is love, feline-style.

Ask Your Q

5% Paws it Forward

Every Palms & Paws+ membership helps support animals in need. Thank you for being part of a community that believes every pet deserves a forever home and a life full of love.

Receive your gift!Looking for a unique Valentine gift for the pet lover in your life?
Give the gift of Palms & Paws+!

With love and gratitude,
The entire Palms & Paws Pawsse

Please share this with someone who loves pets as much as you do!

Share this post
Palms & Paws, LLC

Get ready for our March Madness Experience!
(Palms & Paws style, of course…)

Welcome to Palms & Paws Plus
Palms & Paws Plus logo

Subscribe or Login to Explore

Subscribe