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More American Pets Run Away on the 4th of July than Any Other Day
July 02, 2014 • Health & Wellness
There’s nothing independent about Independence Day for a family whose pet has run away. Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas is reminding owners that more American pets run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year.
“The best thing you can do is prevent it from happening,” says RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “Dogs don't want to watch fireworks. It’s loud and confusing. It...
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Independence Day Safety For FIDO And Fluffy
July 01, 2014 • Health & Wellness
With the July 4th holiday come celebrations and outdoor activities that can be fun for people, but sometimes harmful for our pets.
Here are some tips to keep this day an enjoyable and safe holiday for the whole family, Fido included.
“Fireworks can frighten dogs and cause them to escape and become injured,” said Dr. James Barr, assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine...
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Top 5 Risks that Summer Conditions Pose for Pets
June 30, 2014 • Health & Wellness
With dogs and cats often exposed to a wide range of elements during the hot summer months, Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best), seeks to raise awareness about common summertime hazards in an effort to help pet owners protect their four-legged family members from painful and potentially deadly mishaps.
“Dogs and cats are vulnerable to many of the same summertime risks as humans,...
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A Great Way to Keep FIDO Healthy and Full of Energy This Summer
June 24, 2014 • Health & Wellness
Summer is here and FIDO is ready to romp and run and enjoy being outside! Whether your FIDO loves to swim, play fetch with their ball or run up and down the beach with you, keeping them healthy (and their energy level up) is key to their summer fun.
Exercise and good nutrition always go hand in hand and FIDO’s friends at Petcurean have a great line of pet food to help keep FIDO fit and...
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The Honest Kitchen Successfully Renews Human Grade Claims Approval with FDA
June 20, 2014 • Health & Wellness
The Honest Kitchen today announced that it has successfully renewed its formal Statement of No Objection with the Federal Food & Drug Association (FDA) to use the term “human grade” on all of its pet food labels. The company’s human grade foods are produced in a human food facility, not in a pet food plant, using 100 percent human edible ingredients.
The term “human grade” is not permitted on...
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Keeping FIDO Safe in the Summer Heat
June 12, 2014 • Health & Wellness
Hot weather can bring on dangers that significantly affect your pet, including dehydration, heat stroke, sunburn and even death. With a few preventative measures, you can easily help your pup avoid the negative effects of the sun. Below are important tips to follow from FIDO’s friend Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, North America’s largest and fastest growing pet care franchise. ...
