Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).
When Jack Stephens, DVM, founder, and president of Pets Best Insurance, was diagnosed with throat cancer, he received emotional support from his small dog, Spanky. Recognizing that cancer now claims the lives of one in every two dogs and cats who are 10 years or older, this cancer survivor set out to find a way to assist companion animals diagnosed with this disease.
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Arthritis affects not only humans but also animals. Our pets can be vulnerable to this kind of joint disease and it is imperative that we recognize symptoms of arthritis so treatment can be administered as early as possible. So how is this disease manifested?
When your pet, be it a dog or a cat, appears to have difficulty walking, climbing up the stairs, and would rather stay in
Halloween has traditionally been a night for parents taking their children trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Today, it seems more families are taking their pets along for the fun, too. I’ve noticed several…
When have you ever kissed and cuddled your most recent investment? I bet the answer is never! Well, I love alpacas, and almost 2000 Americans are doing just that right now. Raising alpacas is becoming very popular these days, and it is also very profitable! The value of a breeding female alpaca is around $20,000 and if you sell her offspring, you can expect
LeadYourHuman.com is a online business that claims to offer great service, good pricing, superior crafted dog products, apparel and furniture. It’s too bad that those business descriptions do not fit the horrible shopping experience I encountered at there.
The items I purchased where cheaply constructed dog products that fell apart with in a couple of weeks. To my surprise, they also sent me a bag stale doggie treats that
New seawater is going to be mixed many times in the future. Why not take a little extra trouble in the initial mix and save a lot of time later?
When purchasing the sea salt, obtain salt that is specifically designed for use with R/O water, as this should be used rather than tap water.
The net gallonage of the aquarium is known. Having purchased the dry sea
It may seem difficult these days to choose a pet food for your pet. The varieties are endless and the labels are not only confusing, but they can be misleading. If you know how pet food labels work, you can make a more educated buying decision the next time you shop for pet food.
Pet food labels have an information panel and a main display panel. The main
Help SSP Save the Tote Bag Puppies…
These 4 babies were left in a TOTE BAG outside of Heard County Animal Control. They were dehydrated, starving and scared. Unfortunately, one of their siblings died from the stress of the terrible ordeal. Who could do such a thing to loving puppies?
Unfortunately the reality is that pitbulls, even if they are tiny innocent babies, get the short end
Earlier this year, Saving Shelter Pets participated in a contest sponsored by Kevin Bacon’s charitable initiative, SixDegrees.org. A $10,000 matching grant was awarded to the top six charity badges. To win the…
There is a new mobile website that provides pet owners and those traveling with pets mobile access to thousands of pet-friendly destinations and activities together with extensive pet-oriented content and information.
go2 Pets provides information such as pet-friendly outdoor dining, dog beaches, parks, campgrounds, trails, hotels, off-leash dog parks, unique cat toys, airline travel policies, toll-free emergency numbers and much more. Sponsorship of the site is provided by Purina