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Watch this Embarker’s Breed Reveal video! https://res.cloudinary.com/embark/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/embarkvet.com/uploads/Bentley_@bentley_the_cattledogmix_breedreveal_video?_i=AA “I had a great Embark experience! It was so easy to take and submit the swab. I was surprised that he had American Bulldog in his DNA. Also, it was so fun to see all the other dogs that are Bentley’s close relatives!” @bentley_the_cattledogmix Embarker Check out Bentley’s...

With July 4th just around the corner, there’s no doubt that it is fireworks season. This time of year can often be fraught for dogs and their owners. But with these tips, you can help your dog have a safe, fear-free summer. Why are dogs afraid of fireworks? The short answer? Fireworks are loud. Dogs...

This year, Mother’s Day is May 12 and National Dog Moms Day is May 11. It’s the perfect weekend to celebrate moms and dog moms! A dog mom can be anyone. They can have one dog or a puppy squad. They might have human children or just their furry friends. They could be dog people...

Do you celebrate National Pet Month? If you started an intentional new year with your dog, you already know the kind of life you want to live this year. Sharing your life with dogs is a lot of fun but there are a million things to get done on top of doggy time and expenses....

Did you know dogs have 39 pairs of chromosomes in each cell? Chromosomes are made up of thousands of genes that carry traits inscribed in DNA. Just like you, your dog gets one set of genes from its mom and another from its dad. Since traits are inherited, all sorts of mix and matching can...

The work of a trained avalanche rescue dog in winter backcountry and ski resort rescue missions can be life-saving. For the dogs, though, it’s all about it being a fun and rewarding experience. Wondering why dogs have been trained to be involved in avalanche search and rescue work? It’s all about their noses. Their sense...

March 26th is Stand With Asians Day Embark stands with our AAPI teammates and community members today and always. We condemn the attacks against the AAPI community and we stand in solidarity with a commitment to #StopAAPIHate. At Embark, we endeavor to practice allyship through action. In support of this mission, Embark has raised $2,000 in...

Embark partnered with 16 MVP dogs from 16 shelters for our annual Mutt Madness event. We had the chance to sit down with the President of Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN, Jill Arbogast, to discuss the volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to save the lives of homeless animals and educate...

Every November we celebrate and honor our U.S. military veterans for their dedication and commitment to their country, but did you know that some of those men and women also work alongside brave troops of a four-legged variety? The U.S. military first began using dogs for service in 1942 during World War II, and the...

The pandemic pet boom had some serious bark. Many pup parents joined Embark Vet to discover more about their new best friends, bringing us closer to realizing our goal of ending preventable disease in dogs.  We took a look at all the dogs we tested who were born in 2020 so we could share the...

It’s gifting season again. We recently surveyed pup parents asking them about their gifting habits to get an idea of what dogs might be unwrapping this year. The short version: People love spoiling their dogs.  Here are some key takeaways: Pup parents gift monthly: 93% of customers gift their dogs at least once a month....

Veterans Day is a federal holiday meant to honor those who have served in the military. In celebration of Veterans Day, we sat down with Francess “Myrph” McMahon of Stand With Me, a nonprofit organization that places service dogs with veterans. Stand With Me takes a unique approach by teaching veterans to train their own...