Pet life moves fast.
Here are 5 smart things every pet parent should know this week 👇
1️⃣ VIDEO OF THE WEEK 🎥
The Rescue Dog Who Became a Kitesurfing Adventure Partner
This is Zara, a professional kitesurfer, who shared how rescuing Dice as a puppy turned into the ultimate adventure partnership 🫶
From rescue puppy to ocean companion, Dice now joins Zara on incredible outdoor adventures.
It’s a great reminder that sometimes rescuing a dog doesn’t just change their life, it changes yours too.
Follow their journey:
Instagram → https://thedo.do/zarahoogenraad
TikTok → https://thedo.do/Zarahoogenraad
2️⃣ CARE INSIGHT 🐕
Most Pets Don’t Drink Enough Water
Especially as temperatures start rising.
Signs your pet might be underhydrated:
• Dry gums
• Lower energy
• Darker urine
Cats in particular are known for low water intake.
💡 Try this:
Add an extra water bowl in another room. Many pets drink more when water is available in multiple places.
3️⃣ PRODUCT REVIEW 🛍️
Rope Tug Toys: Safe Fun or Hidden Risk?
Rope toys are a classic for dogs.
✔️ Great for interactive play
✔️ Helps clean teeth
✔️ Encourages exercise
But there’s a catch.
❌ Frayed rope fibres can be swallowed
❌ String ingestion can cause intestinal blockages
Zoovo verdict:
A great toy, just replace it once the rope starts shredding.
4️⃣ BEHAVIOUR SNAPSHOT 🧠
Why Dogs Get “Zoomies”
That sudden sprint around the house or park?
It’s called FRAPs (Frenetic Random Activity Periods).
Zoomies happen when dogs release pent-up energy or excitement.
Common triggers:
• After a bath
• After being inside too long
• During playtime
💡 Pro tip:
If zoomies start indoors, guide them outside quickly.
Your furniture will appreciate it.
5️⃣ LOCAL SPOTLIGHT 📍
Hondentrimsalon uit de Knoop
Looking for a professional groomer for small dogs in Utrecht?
At Hondentrimsalon uit de Knoop, small dogs (up to 10 kg) receive luxury one-on-one grooming treatments in a calm private home salon.
What makes it special:
• Personal, one-on-one attention
• Grooming tailored to your dog and your wishes
• Modern equipment and premium grooming products
• Multiple treatment options across different price ranges
🗳️ NOMINATE A SPOT
Know a great pet-friendly café, vet, groomer, trainer, or dog park we should feature next?
Send us an email on [email protected] and tell us.
We’re building the most connected pet parent community in the Netherlands, and that starts locally.
🐾 Why We Do This
Zoovo is building the all-in-one home for pet parents, bringing care services, marketplace and community together in one place. Take a look here @Zoovo to see what we are building for the pet parent community, and pawscribe to stay-up-to date!
See you next week.
The Zoovo Team 🐾