Recent Blog Posts
  • Alternatives Research & Development Foundation - How You Can Help

    Proud to Support Alternative Methods

    YOU wouldn’t want to be used as a ‘guinea pig’ for painful, invasive research. Neither does an actual, live guinea pig.

     

    Animals don’t volunteer to be test subjects—they don’t have a choice. But we do.

     

    Thanks to you, AAVS’s affiliate, the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) funds projects to develop humane, non-animal research models...

  • Pet-Friendly Easter Basket Treats

    Although Easter celebrations will need to follow the parameters of social distancing this year, at-home festivities aren’t cancelled! While you’re ordering chocolate rabbits and Easter baskets online, don’t forget about your furry family members who deserve a treat! 

     

    All-natural treats from Wellness Natural Pet Food and dental chews from WHIMZEES are two exciting ways to celebrate the holiday...

  • Heartworm Prevention Month Tips (During A Pandemic)

    April is Heartworm Prevention Month - here are top tips to help pet parents be prepared during this difficult time - 
    • You can give your dog a monthly pill or apply a topical to your dog’s skin to prevent heartworms. Your vet can also give a 6-month injectable.
    • The FDA requires a prescription for heartworm medication. And vets usually require a heartworm test to get a prescription, since...
  • COVID-19 Crisis Response Info For Pets

    Our pets are a source of love, comfort and companionship especially in these times of social distancing, closures and cancellations. Please know that we are here to help you and your pets get through this crisis together. 

    We want to reassure you that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Organisation for Animal Health have...