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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, …

6 great gifts for shelter cats this holiday season

Meowtel reviewed shelter wish lists to compile these tips for showing love to your animal shelter of choice this holiday season.

Patriotic pups: How one 11-year-old’s idea led to a statewide and national movement

It's the first program of its kind to help fund medical bills for retired police dogs in Florida and is believed to be the first in the United States.

Seminole County votes to remove pet licensing ordinance

Seminole County residents adopting a pet will no longer be required to purchase the pet license. Eliminating the fee also keeps adoption fees lower.

Seminole County ranks 6th in Florida for the most reported coyote attacks; Orange Co. is 1st

During the pandemic, coyote incidents in Florida have seen an unprecedented high. In 2020 and 2021, over 300 coyote-related incidents of a serious nature were reported to the Florida Fish and …
Physical therapy – which can include small jumps, stretches, massage, heat therapy and even water exercises – can help manage arthritis in dogs.

For dogs with arthritis, daily activities don’t have to be painful

More than 20% of dogs over the age of 1 in North America are thought to be affected by osteoarthritis. Common activities like going for long walks, running and playing often become more difficult for dogs with this condition.

New Year, New Goals for People and Pets: 3 ways dogs and dog owners can accomplish resolutions together

(Family Features) Consider these three ways you and your pet can work toward healthy habits together this year.
People and their pets will be particularly appreciative of green spaces in the year ahead.

Top Backyarding Trends for 2025

(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. …
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. 
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. …

'Pawty' Tips for Celebrating Your Pup

(Family Features) With dog birthday parties and adoptions being celebrated across the country, entertainment ideas can be borrowed from regular parties - but the special guests will need to be taken into account when planning a party designed for pooches.

95% of Dog Owners Unknowingly Put Their Pets at Risk for Tapeworms: What You Should Know

(BPT) - We all know that worms are bad news for your pet. Not only can they cause health problems in your dog, but some can even pass deadly diseases to you and your family. Zoonotic tapeworms, for …
Podcasts about pets

Dog talk ... and more

Every dog lover's resource for keeping yourself & your best friend happy, healthy and long living - naturally. Listen in to Dr. Peter Dobias weekly to find out how both you and your furry friend …

Talkin' pets, with vets

Two Vets Talk Pets podcast

Veterinarians, Drs Lewis Kirkham and Robbie Anderton, provide an informative, light-hearted chat about the health of your pet. It includes veterinary, behaviour and training advice for pet owners, …

Purrr-fectly enjoyable

In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, …

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