COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visits to the veterinarian—whether planned or unplanned—are a part of caring for any four-legged family members. Nationwide® analyzed its database of more than one million insured pets to determine the top conditions affecting dogs and cats.
Emergency! Naughty Dog Eats Santa’s Head
NORTH POLE, Alaska (Dec. 18, 2024) – Puppies will find and eat anything, even at the North Pole. Few, however, make a direct assault on the big guy himself.
ALERT: Foreign Body Ingestion (FBI) Can Cause a Holiday Horror
SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tis the season for holiday décor. But all those haunted Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving centerpieces and Christmas ornaments present a hidden danger pet parents need to watch out for.
6 Things You Should Know About Your Veterinary Technician
It’s Veterinary Technician Week! The below press release explains the valuable contribution these unsung heroes make to the pet care community.
Study: Plastics are Poisoning Pets
Plastics are a concern for humans and our pets, but humans have some limited regulatory protection from them. Microplastics have the same negative impact on pets as they do on people. When it comes to toxicity, pets may be more sensitive to the effects of chemicals in plastics but their toys and care products are […]
WARNING: Caffeine Products Can Poison Pets
Dr. Renee Schmid is warning pet parents to keep all caffeinated products away from their pets. No longer limited to coffee or tea, caffeine can be found in pills, candy, gum and other products, often in high doses. Caffeine ingested by pets can increase their heart rate or cause an abnormal heart rhythm, elevate blood […]
Dog Study: Nutrient Tests Unreliable for Diagnosing Cardiac Issues
Study Highlights & Clarification: The purpose of the following study was to evaluate the correlation among plasma, skeletal and cardiac muscle carnitine and taurine and whole blood taurine, and determine the effect of diet.
What do Animal Shelters Want to Find Under the Tree?
Animal charities are often forgotten when human charities take over the holidays. From donations to volunteers, it’s a tough time of year for most of them.
Be Prepared with a Cat Emergency Go-Bag (Infographic)
By Dr. Edele Grey From fires to floods, natural disasters seriously disrupt our lives in the blink of an eye. Worrying about our pets contributes to an already stressful situation. Being prepared with an evacuation kit can help reduce stress for both pet parents and pets. [DISCLOSURE: We may receive compensation for links to products […]
More Thieves Are After Your Dog: Here’s How to Protect Them
The following report and tips are provided by a UK writer. We added some US & Canadian information for your convenience. Be careful out there! Prices for a new pup have stabilised at a higher level than before the pandemic at over £1300 (approximately $2200 CAD or $1650 USD), unfortunately making furry friends prime targets […]