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Reading Time: 3 minutes MISSION, Kansas (PRNewswire/Family Features) — Whether it’s across the street or across the country, moving can be a stressful and chaotic time for your family, including your four-legged family members, who don’t understand what’s happening. “Moving with a pet requires careful planning to help ensure a smooth transition for the whole family,” said Dave Bradey,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes POWAY, California (PRWEB) — Harper was three years old when her owners took her to the veterinarian because she was limping. X-rays revealed severe elbow dysplasia, which caused painful osteoarthritis in the joints. Her parents were heartbroken. She was referred to a veterinary specialist to perform “salvage surgery” on her elbows. The surgical specialist, Dr….
Reading Time: 4 minutes NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — The The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ® is announcing a groundbreaking, multi-year initiative to significantly improve the quality of life for New York City’s most vulnerable animals. The ASPCA’s new initiative will increase the organization’s capacity to care for victims of animal cruelty and expand vital…
Reading Time: 2 minutes (PRNewswire)—With a new survey revealing people increasingly turn to the internet for pet health guidance, the nation’s largest general veterinary practice teams up with celebrity Jane Lynch to encourage pet owners to ‘Nix the Net, Text a Vet.’ Banfield Pet Hospital® announced its new telehealth service, Vet Chat™, that offers its more than two million…
Reading Time: < 1 minute (Businesswire.com)—Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has launched Animo, the lifelong activity and behavior monitor, which learns and accurately interprets the unique behavior and activity patterns of a dog. Animo delivers insights into a dog’s activity and sleep, as well problem behaviors such as shaking, scratching and barking, helping owners to understand the changing needs of…
Reading Time: 5 minutes “CAPC Lyme prevalence maps gives monthly updates to show residents, travelers and health care providers what’s happening in every county, including areas where ten years ago there may not have been a risk.” (PRWeb.com) — New research from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) gives people and their health care providers a way to assess…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Education is critical because an estimated 50 percent of dogs and cats suffer from (fear, anxiety or stress), yet these conditions are often undiagnosed. TAMPA, Florida (PRNewswire) — The summer months can be a difficult time for pets due to loud noises like fireworks and thunder that can trigger dogs and cats affected by noise…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Petplan Press Release) — Mark your calendars and fetch your lint rollers: This year, June 17 is Pet Sitters Take Your Cat to Work Day and June 21 is Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day®. But, while companies may roll out the red carpet to welcome employee pets during these annual events,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Phoenix, Arizona (PRNewswire) — Springtime means warmer weather but also a rise in fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, illnesses from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes have tripled in the United States over the past 13 years, spreading diseases like Lyme. Parasites are problematic for dogs and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute (PetPr.com) In order to give cat parents expert advice on their pet’s most puzzling behavior, Kristen Levine and World’s Best Cat Litter have partnered to launch the Dear Tabby Program. Cat lovers can now submit their cat questions anonymously on the World’s Best Cat Litter website. World’s Best Cat Litter will feature answers to chosen…
Reading Time: 2 minutes PetPR—Pet living expert and consumer influencer, Kristen Levine, has worked together with Vetericyn® to create and publish a comprehensive at-home preventative care and treatment program to help pet parents keep their animals’ skin, eyes and ears healthy at home. This treatment program is designed to make caring for a pet’s skin, ears, eyes, and coat…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The power of shelter housing improvements to save cats’ lives can’t be overstated. When Calgary Humane Society upgraded their cat housing by installing porthole-like passages known as “portals” between two cat cages, doubling the space for each cat and allowing them to sleep and eat in a separate space from the litter boxes, they saw…
Reading Time: 2 minutes WALNUT CREEK, California (24-7PressRelease) — Skunk Ready Kit announces the launch of their new e-commerce website, skunkreadykit.com. Cassia Adler and Gary Platt, the co-owners and co-founders of Skunk Ready Kit, believe that dog owners will be grateful to have a kit at the ready in the event Fido meets up with a skunk. Skunk Ready…
Reading Time: 2 minutes DES MOINES, Iowa (PRNewswire) — Happy Paws is a new publication launched as “a guide to your dog and cat’s best life.” Written by veterinary and pet professional experts, including board-certified veterinary behaviorists, Happy Paws is available on newsstands nationwide beginning today and through Meredith’s Magazine Store. “Together we’ll celebrate, protect and nurture that special…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BROOKLYN, New York (PRNewswire) — Just like a human, a dog or a cat can have an emergency from bleeding, choking and yes, even a heart attack. For a human, call 911. But, for your pet, it might be up to you. Follow Brooklyn Bark’s commitment to Pet Safety with a tip a day on…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As we mentioned in a previous post, we recently got our first bag of Pretty Litter in the mail. Our cat, Jingles, has been using it for a few days, so we decided to do a review. In the interest of disclosure, we should mention that we are an affiliate for Pretty Kitty,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Press release originally posted on Jan. 4, 2019 on https://www.arlboston.org/press-release-arl-tallies-first-cat-rescue-of-2019/ by Michael DeFina Feline trapped on rooftop three stories up in Dorchester The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Rescue Services Department tallied its first cat rescue of 2019 in early January as a three-year-old male cat named Gadget managed to sneak out of his…
Reading Time: 3 minutes BETHESDA, Maryland (PRNewswire) — With temperatures across the country dropping due to the polar vortex, many people find themselves concerned about how to care for outdoor cats. “Cats live and thrive outdoors in all kinds of climates,” said Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies. “But a little extra help during the cold…
Reading Time: 2 minutes PORTLAND, Oregon (PRLog) — With a growing number of flea, tick and worming treatments for pets released each year, it’s difficult to know how to provide your pet with the best cover, most efficiently, at the best price. Luckily for pet owners, PetBucket has listened to customers’ queries and spent the last 18 months outlining…
Reading Time: 3 minutes (Stamford, CT) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) wants to keep pets safe and warm this season by helping pet owners recognize the dangers of cold weather and learn what products are available to help ensure safety. Snow and cold surfaces can cause chapped paws, itchy and flaky skin, and other hazards for pets….
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each test reveals the genetic breakdown of the cat, with results that tell you what breeds your cat’s DNA contains, and even if any wild cat genes are part of the mix. LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — Is your cat an enigma? Get the feeling he has some wild ancestors? Want more information about how to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes BREA, California (PRNewswire) — One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and statistics show that pet owners should share that goal with their dogs and cats. Data from Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, reveals that pet obesity is on the rise for the eighth…