[ad_1] The human desire to seek novelty in their pets is harming their health, writes Jacqueline Boyd for The Conversation. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve moulded some of them to have large protruding eyes, sloping backs and shortened legs through selective breeding. What is increasingly clear is that some of the extremes […]
The Pet Professional Guild Australia Conference
[ad_1] Will I see you down under? (part 2). Photo: Mudassir Ali/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD I’ll be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Australia conference in Sydney which runs from 14-16 June. The conference takes place at Rydges World Square in Sydney, with some practical workshops on the 14th at St. Ives Showgrounds. My […]
Homeless pet owners need better options to protect their animals • Earth.com
[ad_1] A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved. Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the […]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition to test Bond’s animal protein alternative
[ad_1] Colorado, US-headquartered Bond Pet Foods has shipped to Hill’s Pet Nutrition the first two metric tons of animal protein created through fermentation. Hill’s Pet Nutrition will start formulating test products using the protein ingredient for regulatory review by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and for market evaluation. The shipment […]
Cap on pet surrenders helps ease overcapacity at Garland animal shelter
[ad_1] Much like other cities in North Texas, Garland is dealing with a capacity problem at its animal shelter – but its animal services department has found some success in reducing the number of animals in its shelter after city officials earlier this year lowered the number of daily owner surrenders from five to two. […]
Animal experts caution against adopting on a whim
[ad_1] Vet services are up 8.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Animal experts caution against adopting animals on a whim this holiday season, as they often see an increase in surrender rates in the New Year Watch the video to find out why they say this year particularly it’s so important to […]
The 2023 Artisan Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Lovers
[ad_1] My pick of the best hand-made and artisan gifts for dogs, cats, and their people. By Zazie Todd PhD Every year I have fun browsing Etsy to choose the most gorgeous and cute items for my annual gift guide. So if you’re looking for something for your dog or cat this festive season, I’ve […]
Affordable housing where animals are allowed is challenging for pet owners – Daily News
[ad_1] “Seventy-three percent of dog owners agree that their pet brings them closer to their neighbors and 49 percent of cat owners said the same.” (Photo courtesy of petsandpeoplephotos.org) I try to practice moments of gratitude every day of the year. But around the Thanksgiving holiday, I tend to spend a bit more time […]
Real Estate meets Animal Advocacy in one-of-a-kind Pet Supply and Food Donation Drive
[ad_1] SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — For the first time ever, Berkshire Hathaway is partnering up with Santa Barbara’s C.A.R.E. 4 Paws organization to host a pet supply and food donation drive Saturday, November 4th and Sunday November 5th. Wendy Domanski adopted her dog Shadow from Santa Barbara County Animal Services just a few months […]
Norfolk Animal Care Center asking for pet pantry donations
[ad_1] NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk Animal Care Center is need of another round of donations to its pet pantry. “Last time our pet pantry was empty our community really came together to help eachother out. It has now been 3 months and we’ve given out alonst all of the donations you have previous […]