Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Why Quality Control Matters to Pet Food Safety and the Planet

(BPT) - When you pick up a bag of pet food from the store or click "add to cart" online, you deserve peace of mind knowing that the product you are buying is a safe and high-quality food.At Purina, …

Top Backyarding Trends for 2025

People and their pets will be particularly appreciative of green spaces in the year ahead.

(NAPSI)— The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation , which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. …

Pet-proof the holidays: 8 seasonal hazards and their pet-safe solutions

Ollie compiled a list of eight potential holiday hazards and their pet-safe solutions using data from the ASPCA, FDA, and other credible organizations.

A Dog Trainer’s Tips for a Safe, Fun Holiday Season with Pets

You and your beloved pets may enjoy happier holidays with a few hints.
By Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP, National Dog Training Manager at Petco   (NAPSI)—The holidays are a great time to bond with loved ones, which—for most people—includes beloved pets. …
Meet Purina’s 2024 Thanksgiving’s Top Dog Winner, Hoagie
(BPT) - Each year, The National Dog Show, presented by Purina, brings families together by celebrating their beloved furry canine companions. While millions tuned in for the highly anticipated Best …
Love them? Hate them? Spay them.
(BPT) - Sure, cats have nine lives. But why not give them 10? Spaying or neutering your pet is the right thing to do. Learn more at GiveThemTen.org.
Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them.
When a family pet dies, the remaining pets mourn their loss. Ollie examined studies and expert advice to provide tips on comforting grieving pets. 
Holiday Advice to Keep Pets Happy and Healthy
(Family Features) While family and friends share gifts and hearty meals during the holidays, pets are there to share snuggles and comfort.
Walgreens shares tips for the perfect holiday card photo with family, friends, and pets!
(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by WalgreensIt's the holiday season — time for fruitcakes, ugly sweater parties, spinning the dreidel, and the ever-popular holiday greeting card. Even in …
Early Detection and Management of Feline Diabetes: What Cat Owners Need to Know
(BPT) - During National Diabetes Month, Elanco is raising awareness about an often-overlooked disease — feline diabetes. With approximately 600,000 cats in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes in …
Groundbreaking Research Helps Dogs Communicate with Words
(BPT) - Imagine a world where your dog could tell you exactly what they want — not through barks, tail wags, or pawing at the door, but by using words. With grant funding from Purina, the …
Festive Foods for Your Dog This Holiday Season
(Family Features) The holiday season would feel incomplete without delicious dishes to keep everyone feeling merry and bright. By everyone, that includes canine companions, too.
Fact or Fiction? Discover the Truth about Canine Osteoarthritis and Available Treatment Options
(BPT) - Has your dog been acting differently? Do they seem to be slowing down? What many pet owners don’t realize is that changes in behavior can also mean your four-legged friend is in pain. …

6 Questions You May Have if Your Dog Is Peeing Indoors

(BPT) - When you find a puddle of pee on your dog’s favorite snooze spot, it’s easy to jump to worry. You might even be asking yourself if she did it to be spiteful. While it’s not …

Pets or personal safety: A choice no one should ever have to make

(BPT) - The physical and emotional benefits of having a pet are well documented, yet for those facing trauma and abuse, making the decision to escape abuse is more complicated when a pet is involved. …
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