MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 14, 2026) – When River wants to get her family’s attention, the Dutch Shepherd usually finds something close by to chew on to get noticed. When that item is a castor bean pod, however, it leads to a trip to the pet emergency hospital instead of playtime.
We received an email from an equestrian participant, Reija, who inspired this post.
I didn’t realize just how sensitive pets can be to food chemicals that are deemed safe for humans, until a friend fed his pet fish pre-washed spinach. The next morning, every fish and shrimp in his aquarium was dead. I don’t know if it was pesticides, preservatives, or color enhancers, but it sure brought home…
Spark Daily Nutritional Supplement caught my eye when I was searching the Internet for aquarium fish supplements. I quickly decided it wasn’t suitable for fish, but I was impressed by the exceptional quality and their choice of natural ingredients included in it.
Grooming is such an important part of the natural health and well-being of pets. It’s also part of a regular routine for pet parents, be it at a professional groomer’s or a quick rinse after a fun time in the mud. Most of us can’t run to a professional groomer every time our pet gets…
Please note: The following information is intended as a summary of scientific research regarding the treatment and prevention of cancer with seaweed for pets. We despise the practice of exploiting ill pets or people through the offering of “miracle cures”. It isn’t our intent to give anyone false hope, but rather to inform you of…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While many of your favorite activities decreased or stopped during the COVID 19 pandemic, some people used the downtime to learn or enhance a skill, like baking, artwork or home improvement. This increase in the number of people doing new things came with a corresponding increase in the number of pandemic-related…
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Like people, pets experience changes in their health as they age, and their teeth are no exception. Unfortunately, misconceptions about senior dental care can prevent pet owners from taking the steps needed to ensure their furry companions stay healthy and comfortable. Thrive Pet Healthcare addresses five common myths…
I read with interest an article about a Florida food truck for dogs, which offers gourmet snacks to dogs when they’re out and about. What a creative way to serve yet another pet niche market! My mind immediately conjured up images of health restaurants for humans with matching health food restaurants for pets next door.
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to pet parents about the West Nile Virus, on the heels of a similar warning for humans. Record-breaking cases in the US and Canada have prompted the warning.
