Shorter days, colder temperatures, and long stretches indoors affect people every winter, but many pet owners wonder whether their animals feel it too. While pets don’t experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the same clinical sense humans do, research suggests that animals can develop seasonal mood and behavior changes driven by the same environmental cues that influence us. This phenomenon is often called “seasonal lethargy,” “winter low mood,” or “photoperiod-drive

Longevity isn’t only about joints, digestion, or coat health, it starts much deeper, at the level of the cell. Every heartbeat, every playful sprint, every moment of healing relies on mitochondria, the tiny “powerhouses” packed inside your pet’s cells. When these structures are healthy, your pet thrives. When they’re stressed, energy declines, inflammation increases, and signs of aging accelerate. Understanding mitochondrial health gives us a clearer picture of why nutrition