--- title: Winter 2022 description: "Winter companion 2022 features stories of a dog that ate a skewer, returning to work, black owned businesses to support, featured pet: the golden doodle" image: https://companionpetmagazine.com/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(4).png --- [![Nationwide Logo](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hubfs/Image%201@2x.png)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/?hsLang=en) ![The Companion Magazine Logo](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hubfs/commpasslogo.jpg) - [The Companion Magazine](https://companionpetmagazine.com) - [Previous Issues](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/previous) - Topics - [Member stories](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/member-stories) - [Research data](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/research-data) - [Pet care](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/pet-care) - [Extra treats](https://companionpetmagazine.com/tag/extra-treats) - [Promotions](https://companionpetmagazine.com/promotions) - [Member Perks](https://companionpetmagazine.com/member-perks) #### Winter 2022 # Griffin’s skewer screwup Meet Griffin, a mixed-breed pooch who bit off more than he could chew at a summer barbecue.  [Read More](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/griffins-skewer-screwup?hsLang=en) Topics: all - All - Pet stories - Pet safety - Pet facts - Pet goodies - Celebrations [![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LadywithCat.jpg?width=365&name=LadywithCat.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/preparing-for-return-to-office?hsLang=en) Pet facts Winter 2022 ## [Preparing your pet for your return to office](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/preparing-for-return-to-office?hsLang=en) Tips to help you and your pet make this transition as smooth as possible. 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[![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-3-1.png?width=365&name=Untitled-3-1.png)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/black-owned-pet-businesses?hsLang=en) Pet goodies Winter 2022 ## [Support our favorite Black-owned pet brands](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/black-owned-pet-businesses?hsLang=en) Looking to pamper your pets with an extra special treat? Check out some of our favorite Black-owned pet brands! [![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Highfive-1.jpg?width=365&name=Highfive-1.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/winter-pet-safety-tips?hsLang=en) Pet safety Winter 2022 ## [Winter weather safety tips for pet owners](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/winter-pet-safety-tips?hsLang=en) What can pet owners do to keep their pets safe from the cold? Here’s what you need to know. [![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step2-1.jpg?width=365&name=Step2-1.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/how-to-brush-your-pets-teeth?hsLang=en) Pet facts Winter 2022 ## [How to brush your pet's teeth](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/how-to-brush-your-pets-teeth?hsLang=en) February is National Pet Dental Health month, an annual event to get the word out about the importance of pet oral hygiene. [![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/companion%20image.png?width=365&name=companion%20image.png)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/promotions?hsLang=en) Pet goodies Winter 2022 ## [See You This Year Sweepstakes](https://companionpetmagazine.com/promotions?hsLang=en) Enter to win a set of four Amazon Echo Show 8's to stay close to family and fur-iends this year. 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[![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8567B%20RET_Winter%20Companion%202022_Cigna%20Article_FNL-1.jpg?width=365&name=8567B%20RET_Winter%20Companion%202022_Cigna%20Article_FNL-1.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/cigna?hsLang=en) Pet facts Winter 2022 ## [Building up resilience with the help of your pets](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/cigna?hsLang=en) Physical, mental and emotional resilience can reduce your likelihood of injury and keep you positive. [![griffin mixed breed ](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4Nextlevelclean.jpg?width=365&name=4Nextlevelclean.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/vethelpline?hsLang=en) Pet safety Winter 2022 ## [Tooth hurts](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/winter-2022/vethelpline?hsLang=en) Dental health is a major concern for our pets, especially as they grow older. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help. 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