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Reading Time: 2 minutes This year, fall starts on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and, the, unfortunately, while the foliage is beautiful, it’s also a time a year with special dangers to pets. Of course, Halloween will likely bring chocolate into many homes. Fortunately, most people know chocolate is not good for dogs or cats, and don’t provide it as a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions have dramatically increased while in-person access to support resources, like veterinarians or nutrition experts, has decreased. Additionally, with many consumers, especially Millennials, preferring to shop online and many local pet retailers offering limited retail hours and curb-side pick-up, it’s no wonder pet parents are at a loss about where…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Recent wildfires across California have sparked concerns about protecting pets from the harmful effects of toxic smoke. Wildfire smoke is dangerous because it produces toxic air particles that are easily absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled into the lungs. These toxic particles can cause immediate and long-term health problems in people and pets. Smoke inhalation can contribute…
Reading Time: < 1 minute This has been anything but a typical year, and many of us are spending a lot more time around our pets. As we get ready for fall, pet Advocate and ‘Puppy Bowl’ Referee Dan Schachner shares some pet care and safety tips: MESS AND ACCIDENT-PRONE PETS? Whether you’re hanging with your pets at home or…
Reading Time: < 1 minute CareCredit, a promotional financing solution for pet care, and PetDesk, a provider of veterinary client communications software, have partnered to provide the first mobile pet health app with integrated financing options. The PetDesk platform supports proactive planning through health reminders and appointment scheduling, and Two-Way Messaging and Video Chat extend access to care. With CareCredit’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Born unable to move his back legs, the only way Opie, a hedgehog, could get around was by scooting on his belly and dragging his back legs behind him. Seeing his determination, Opie’s mom wanted to do everything she could to help Opie walk on his own. After hopping online to do some research, she…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — recently issued the CAPC Top 10 Cities Monthly HOOKWORM Report for June 2020 — with Rockford, Illinois, topping the list as #1 across the country. “The recent outbreak of COVID-19, with its…
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: 2 minutes 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,…