9 Things Parents Should Know About Cats and Kids
Thanks to Summer Nanny for providing this guest post:If you’re considering adding a pet to the family, cats can seem like the ideal choice. They don’t have to be taken for walks, housebreaking is a...
View ArticleBlackwood Pet Cat Food Packaging Gets a Makeover
MINNEAPOLIS–Ideas that Kick, a Minneapolis-based design consultancy, redesigned the packaging for Blackwood Pet Food's full line of super-premium cat foods. The new design places key nutritional...
View ArticlePetmate Partners with Mossy Oak
Petmate has partnered with Mossy Oak to create co-branded pet products across multiple categories. Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and...
View ArticlePhillips Continues Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies has donated over five truckloads of supplies to shelters, charities and retail locations following Hurricane Sandy. The donations included dog and cat food, cages,...
View ArticleBill Would Allow Advocate to Speak for Animals in Court
A Connecticut legislator has proposed a bill that would allow the appointment of an advocate to act on behalf of an animal during court proceedings.Rep. Diana Urban proposed the bill, known as HB 6310...
View ArticleFacts about Animal Shelters
Here are some intersting bits that were published by ASPCA.orgFacts about U.S. Animal Shelters:There are about 5,000 community animal shelters nationwide that are independent; there is no national...
View ArticleStats about Pet Overpopulation
Some interesting information published by the ASPCA in regards to the pet overpopulation in the U.S.Facts about Pet Overpopulation in the U.S.:It is impossible to determine how many stray dogs and cats...
View ArticleSwimming Turtles
For those of you looking for more information about turtles as pets, I found this article from Pet Business provided some valuable insight. With two dogs and a fish tank, I'm not sure I'm ready to...
View ArticleGear Up for Spring - Biking with Your Dog
A recent article from TripsWithPets.comWhen you think about the activities that you can do with your dog, your list might look like this: walk, run, play fetch. With such a short list, you probably...
View ArticleMoney Spent on Pet Industry
The numbers continue to grow every year, with more growth expected in 2013. Year Billion 2013 $55.53 Estimate2012 $53.33 Actual2011 $50.96 2010 $48.35 2009 $45.5 2008 $43.22007 $41.22006 $38.5 2005...
View ArticleEstimated 2013 Pet Sales within the U.S. Market
For 2013, it estimated that $55.53 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.Estimated Breakdown: Food $21.26 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $13.21 billionVet Care $14.21 billionLive animal purchases...
View ArticlePet Friendly Restaurants Now on TripsWithPets!
On a trip far from home or just out for a long Sunday drive with your pet? You'll probably be dining out at some point to refuel and recharge. Search their directory of pet friendly restaurants that...
View ArticleConnecticut Attempting to Ban Sale of Dogs from Puppy Mills
a cooperative effort between CT Votes for Animals, the ASPCA and HSUS, Our Companions Animal Rescue has been working very hard this session to make CT the first state to ban the sale of...
View ArticleTop Tips for Safe Pet Car Travel
Top Tips for Safe Pet Car TravelBefore you start planning trips to the beach and summer getaways, keep in mind that it's important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of...
View ArticleHeard of a “veterinary resort”?
In 2011, Dr. John Boyd opened the doors to Dr. Boyd’s Pet Resort in San Diego based on his revolutionary concept of a “veterinary resort.” This all-inclusive grooming, veterinary, obedience training...
View ArticleAnimal Supply Co. Acquires Pet Food Wholesale
Animal Supply Company has acquired Pet Food Wholesale, a Brea, Calif.-based wholesale distributor of pet products in the Southwest. Over the next six months the two companies will combine as one...
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