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Reading Time: 3 minutes HAUPPAUGE, New York (PRNewswire) — As temperatures rise, the LOOP-LOC family, a removable pool fence supplier, is tsharing five pool safety tips to help keep your pets safe: 1. Invest in a pet-friendly ladder. For the dual pool and pet owners out there, provide pets with an easy exit strategy. While pets may seem eager…
Reading Time: 3 minutes PHOENIX (PetSmart Press Release)—The dog days of summer are the perfect time to indulge pets in some outdoor fun. Too much time in the heat, sun or water, however, can pose health and safety risks for pets. PetSmart offers some easy suggestions to help make this a safe and memory-filled season for pet parents and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute A turkey in a wheelchair isn’t something you expect to see at a farm, but the Odd Man Inn Animal Rescue in Washougal, Washington isn’t your average farm. The Odd Man Inn has become a sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted farm animals to find a safe haven and a forever home. Bill is a…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Want to make sure your pet stays at a healthy weight? Or, is your furball plumping up a bit and you’re not sure what to do about his or her diet? According to a press release from Nationwide, excessive body fat in pets increases the risk of preventable health issues and may shorten the life…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pet Disease Alerts, a nonprofit established by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), has launched a new service to alert veterinarians and pet owners about outbreaks of Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease that can be fatal to unvaccinated dogs. It can also be transmitted to humans. The subscription service will add alerts…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Do you have any tips or tricks for calming down your pet that we haven’t mentioned here? Please share in the comments below!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trupanion, a provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, analyzed its database to provide insight into the top health conditions for dogs and cats since the onset of COVID-19 in North America. With veterinary hospitals providing essential services for family pets, most facilities have remained open during the pandemic, providing curbside service for their…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many countries in the world are rabies free, and their animal import regulations guard their country bio-security. The table below, presented by Air Animal Pet Movers, details common destinations requiring rabies antibody testing before importing dogs, cats and ferrets. Following the destination country veterinary protocol is critical to a successful move. If something isn’t done…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes by guest author Penny Martin According to the ASPCA, your first-year costs for a dog can be more than $2,000, and if you are planning to adopt an older animal, you might have to spend even more. Even if you already have your pet, veterinary bills, supplies, and general upkeep can get very pricey. When…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yes, I’m serious about that title. I was on Facebook yesterday and saw a post in one of the backyard chicken groups that I belong to. A woman with backyard chickens said the night before she had arrived home late, locked up her coop and counted heads, only to find one missing. She looked around…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Morris Animal Foundation is launching its seventh annual pet cancer campaign, Stop Cancer Furever, on May 1. The two-month campaign, which ends June 30, raises awareness of, and funds for, research leading to new understandings about how to prevent, diagnose and treat animal cancers. Gifts can be made, and more information can be found, at Stop…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Emergency PAWparedness for Pets The importance of loving companion animals in our lives has taken center-stage during these trying and rapidly-changing times as we collectively cope with the ongoing Coronavirus crisis and ‘stay-home’ instructions. Helen Woodward Animal Center recognizes the comfort our pets provide and is highlighting beneficial steps pet parents should take to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Destination Pet locations throughout the U.S. have launched an initiative offering free pet boarding and daycare to first responders, hospital workers, Army Corps of Engineers and mobilized National Guard. “In this time of need, we can help the two-legged heroes by caring for their four-legged best friends,” said Brett Erreca, Vice President of Operations. “We…
Reading Time: 3 minutes I recently saw a post on one of the chicken groups that I belong to on Facebook. Someone was asking what they could do to help their chickens who had been stuck in a muddy area all winter. The responses started pouring in from many others. I currently only have six chickens, but, even so,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Paw Project, an animal protection nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the inhumane and crippling effects of cat declawing and advocating for anti-declaw legislation, is praising VCA Animal Hospitals for the decision to stop offering elective declawing in their more than 1,000 hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. According to a company spokesperson,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Petco is closely monitoring the evolving outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), including how it pertains to the health and safety of pet parents and their pets, and, in an effort to keep pet parents informed of the latest and most accurate information, Petco will be providing updated information at petco.com/covid19. “We know Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a concerning…
Reading Time: 2 minutes ökocat®, a brand of plant-based cat litter, is focused on helping consumers make healthier choices when it comes to their cats and their home. Unlike traditional clay litter, which contains calcium or sodium bentonite, additives & smelly fragrances, ökocat is made from 100 percent sustainably sourced, responsibly rescued wood and paper, without the need for…
Reading Time: 4 minutes by Penny Martin, guest author, fureverfriend.info/ You know how expectant parents tend to buy lots of books and spend hours reading about what to expect, plus countless more hours getting their home ready for the new baby? For first-time pet parents, getting ready to bring home your new fur baby may not be quite as…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We recently got a package of Scruffy Paws Daily Multi (multivitamins) for cats. The vitamins are a product from Scruffy Paws Nutrition and come 30 chews to a pack. As you can see from the picture above, the vitamins contain over 20 balanced nutrients. According to the site, the vitamins are “designed to fill the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes During the winter, the Animal Rescue League of Boston is reminding people to keep an eye out for stray animals, particularly community cats, who may be seeking shelter from cold or storms. ARL has recently still seen several cases of homeless cats winding up in some curious places while trying to escape the nighttime chill….
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pets and houseplants are beloved by their owners, but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house. “Reduce the risk by selecting pet-safe plants and safely managing houseplant pest problems,” says Melinda Myers, host of The Great Courses’ How to Grow Anything DVD series. Myers suggests the following steps to…