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Making Mutual Aid Permanent at Urban Tails

Written By: Jess Swartout

Mutual Aid at Urban Tails

We have always known that Minnesotans take care of each other. The first half of 2026 really solidified that for us. 

Through our Pet Food...

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How Do I Transition My Pet's Food?

Written By: Jess Swartout

Whether your pet's food was discontinued, your pet doesn't like their food, their food is not agreeing with them, or you simply just want to try something different, transitioning your...

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How often should you clean your cat's litterbox?

Written By: Jess Swartout

How often should I be cleaning my litterbox? 

This is one of our top questions here at Urban Tails! 

  

We recommend the following: 

  • Daily: scoop and remove waste from...
  • Image of blog post 2026 Round Up Partners Announced!

    2026 Round Up Partners Announced!

    Written By: Jess Swartout

    We Support Local Pet Orgs!

    Every month, Urban Tails features a different local, pet-focused organization. Customers can donate in store or online to our chosen monthly Round-Up Partners. The entirety...

    Image of blog post What is the Deal with Catnip?

    What is the Deal with Catnip?

    By Megan Trombley   

    Who wants to know about catnip? I do, that's why I am writing this. What does it do, why do some cats not...

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    Pets & Plants

    Keeping pets & plants in harmony can be a challenging undertaking. If you are looking into bringing house plants into your home and don't know where to start, here are...

    Image of blog post Is Fluffy Looking a Little Chunky?

    Is Fluffy Looking a Little Chunky?

               Is your pooch a little ponchy? Sometimes, it is hard to know exactly if your pet is overweight, besides going to the yearly vet visit...

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    Transitioning Your Pets' Food

               There are many reasons why you may want to change your pets' food: age, food sensitivities, and pickiness just to name a few. There are...

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