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2016 Will Be a Big Year for Ticks and Mosquitoes
April 25, 2016 • Health & Wellness
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, has released its annual Parasite Forecasts. The predictions for 2016 show the threat of vector-borne disease agents transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes will continue to spread, creating a year-round menace to both pets and pet owners.
One common misperception is...
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Vimtag is the in-home camera of choice
April 14, 2016 • Travel • Trends • At Home • Health & Wellness • Product Reviews
Nothing in the pet industry has changed more dramatically than the care we give our pets today. With Vimtag being the in-home camera of choice, pet parents now have the advantage of being able to monitor their dog's well-being at all times. Vimtag's home monitoring cameras are easy to set up, allowing pet parents to see their pets at home from computers, smartphones, or tablets from anywhere in...
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All natural ingredients free of parabens, petroleum and mineral oil and gluten-free.
March 31, 2016 • Health & Wellness • Product Reviews
We received Green Goo for Animals and tested on our Boxer, Jake, who always has issue with a dry snout. Just a little dab helped his condition and I appreciate that the product is formulated without chemicals or other harmful ingredients.
*Green Goo by Sierra Sage uses pure organic herbs and essential oils to create nourishing, top-quality skincare. Each product is designed to soothe and treat...
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Healthy Nutrition Choices can help keep FIDO Healthy and Happy As Winter Winds Down
February 29, 2016 • Health & Wellness
Winter is winding down but cold and flu season is still upon us. As pet parents we boost our own immune system through healthy eating and exercise, and we can also boost FIDO’s immune system through nutrition too. For a great choice of healthy AND tasty kibble consider the offerings from our friends at Petcurean
They pride themselves on creating recipes with passion and purpose, recipes that...
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Pet Ownership Saves $11.7 Billion in Health Care Costs
February 03, 2016 • Health & Wellness
The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation today announced the findings of a new economic study on the healthcare cost savings associated with pet ownership. The economic analysis, conducted by two researchers from George Mason University, calculated an $11.7 billion savings in U.S. healthcare costs as a result of pet ownership.
“There was abundant research to show that pets...
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From FAT to FIDO FABULOUS
January 26, 2016 • Trends • At Home • Health & Wellness
Linda Ludvigson from Sierra Vista, Arizona is our 3rd Fat Fido challenger. Here is her winning essay!
It is important for me to get Lucky to a healthier weight because he is a rescue who deserves another chance. I got him from a foster home over 2 years ago. His previous owners tried to neuter him using rubber bands. He had to stay in a shelter until the court case was resolved.
When his foster...
