Sleepypod®, a Pasadena-based company known for redefining pet products, today presents new crash test research. Crash tests were performed to assess the effectiveness of Sleepypod’s Clickit Terrain car safety harness in restraining a pet while positioned in a side lounging position. These tests build on Sleepypod crash test research of a pet in an upright seated […]
New blood tests may help healthcare providers identify if patients are sensitized. Scanning up to 11 different molecular allergen component proteins found in dogs, cats, or horses. The assays analyze sensitivity to specific proteins found in the skin, fur and saliva of animals. ImmunoCAP Allergen Components test for Furry Animal have been cleared safe. By […]
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered new evidence that petting dogs and playing with cats can be even more beneficial to our health than previously thought. They used college students as their subjects and found that interaction with pets made them calmer in 10 mins. Their findings, published in the AERA Open journal, proved […]
Celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks and festivities can be great fun for people, but can terrify dogs and cats. Pets often become frightened of the loud noises, and could run away and risk injury, or … The hot Summer temperatures, the potential to eat unhealthy human food from the grill, and the inherent […]
CatCon, the biggest cat-centric, pop culture event in the world, announced their talent roster and a full list of seminars and workshops for their 5th anniversary, June 29th and 30th at the Pasadena Convention Center, in Pasadena, CA. Recently named one of USA Today’s Reader’s Ten Best Emerging Festivals of 2019, this year’s convention promises to be the best ever, with more celebricats, […]
FLASH: Today, there are more pet travel options now than ever before, and with the right preparation your pets can travel safely and happily. Here is some expert advice on how to make that happen, as follows: The Basics of Pet Travel Make sure your pet is up for the trip: The 1st thing you want […]
Millennials to Spend Big Money on Pets This Holiday Season Millennials love their pets, and that love’s showing up on their holiday credit-card bills. The much-discussed generation of shoppers, known for their industry-disrupting tastes, will spend heavily on their pets this holiday season, more than 2X what consumers overall are expected to spend, according to a […]
Pet Alert: Legalized Marijuana Can Mean Death to Your Dog Classic signs of poisoning include glassy eyes, a dazed expression, slow response times, loss of coordination and dribbling urine; the more THC the dog ingests, the more severe the symptoms, Marijuana for humans contains much more THC than pets can safely consume; CBD oil for […]
Dogs and Cats Require Real Food Diets for Long Healthy Lives During exercise, a dog’s body produces lots of free radicals, the same things happens in humans It seems counter-intuitive, because it does not make sense that exercise, which is good for the body, triggers the production of lots of DNA-damaging molecules as a byproduct. […]
Good Food for Our Pet’s Good Health Free radicals cause damage called oxidative stress in our pet’s body, and oxidative stress and the inflammation it causes are directly linked to aging and disease Free radicals occur naturally as the result of metabolic, cellular and immune system functioning, as well as certain external factors Antioxidants neutralize […]
Healthy Looking Furry Pets Carry Deadly Diseases It is estimated Americans own 78-M dogs and 85-M cats, according to the American Pet Product Association, but the downside of for pet lovers is that each and every year tens of thousands of Americans get sick from diseases spread by their household animals. These are called Zoonotic […]
Making Friends for Life with Our ‘Furry’ Pets This week was the 35th annual National Pet Week, sponsored by the Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to promote responsible pet ownership, recognize the importance of the human-animal bond and help pet parents understand the value of regular wellness exams. During National Pet Week […]
Some Tips to Keep Pets Safe in Cold Winter Weather Winter is here in the US and EU, and this is a good time to remind pet owners of the importance of keeping furry family members safe, warm and comfortable during the Winter months. Cold weather can be just as hard on animals as it […]
Some Tips on How to Keep Aging Pets Sharp There are many things you can do to help your dog or cat maintain good mental function for as long as possible, and delay the onset and progression of cognitive decline. 1. Feed a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate diet that includes omega-3 essential fats, such as krill […]
FLASH Alert: Dogs and Cats Also Suffer Strokes Recently that the veterinary community realized that like humans, dogs and cats also suffer strokes. With increased use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) scans in pets, strokes are being diagnosed more often. Though, they are still a relatively rare occurrence in both dogs […]
Pets Add Joy to Our Lives Making Our Hearts Happy and Healthy. Pets add a lot of joy to our lives, and studies have shown that they can improve our health in many areas, making our hearts not only happy, but healthy. Below are some areas pets can provide health benefits, as follows: Heart disease: […]
Reading Your Pets’ Thoughts, Moods and Temperament “The Secret Life of Pets” did very well at the box office by showing what dogs and cats really think, at least the animated kind with human voices. Of course, dogs and cats cannot speak for themselves, they can only bark and howl, purr and hiss. Brought to […]
Pet Healthcare is Costly, and Rising The American Pet Products Association estimates that US pet expenditures hit $60.59-B last year, up from $58.04-B in Y 2014. A substantial portion of those costs are for Vet care ($15.73-B) and medicine ($14.39-B). That breaks down to an average of $235 on routine Vet visits for dog owners […]
When Dogs Evolved from Wolves Still a Mystery It is thought that modern dogs have 1 common ancestor: the Eurasian grey wolf, and that about 30,000 to 40,000 years ago a subspecies of wolf began interacting with humans, perhaps foraging for food around human campsites. Humans then learned the animals were valuable for companionship and […]
The Importance of Diet in Your Dog’s Behavior Nearly 30% of pet dogs exhibit signs of anxiety, including excessive barking, trying to escape, excessive energy, destructive behaviors and aggression. Such behavioral issues are a leading cause of animals being relinquished to shelters, this is unfortunate because often these issues can be easily fixed. Behavior modification […]
Feeding Pets Human Grade Organic Food is Best If you do not wish to deal with balancing your pet’s diets at home, choosing to feed pre-balanced, commercially available raw food, is a great choice. There are many small, pet food companies now offering human-grade, Organic, and free-range frozen foods that can be fed raw or […]
Pet Owners Its Flee & Tick Season, Tips for a Pest-free Yard Keep your grass mowed, weeds pulled, and bushes trimmed. Clear away debris as it accumulates and do regular inspections of your property for places where pests are apt to hide and multiply. Food grade diatomaceous earth can also be used to control pests […]
