Category: Pets Food

Hill’s Pet Nutrition partners with veterinarians to tackle pet obesity

Kiki,
TOPEKA, KAN. — Hill’s Pet Nutrition launched its annual “End Pet Obesity” campaign, listing Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of TV series “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” According to Hill’s, more than 50% of pets are overweight and 90% of pet parents with an overweight pet do not know their pet is overweight. “As veterinarians, we want every pet to live a long and healthy life,” Hodges said. “That’s why pet parents should actively monitor their pet’s weight and address it in real time with the guidance of their veterinarian. We are proud to be a part of…
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Louie the Pug + Arthur the Boxer Mix | Beverly Hills Pet Photographer | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC

Kiki,
The best gifts are the ones that are unique and that you would never think of getting for yourself. Ashley, was blessed with a pet photo session for her birthday from her big brother, and we had a blast photographing her two pups, Louie the pug, and Arthur the Boxer mix. Louie was rescued at 2 years from a shelter in Georgia, and despite his innocent looking face, has gotten into more mischief than you can think of! With one example being where his food obsession led him to open up all the Christmas presents one year (the family wasn’t…
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Cooper the Yorkie Terrier Mix | Birmingham Pet Photography | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC

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Clients always tell me that their favorite images of mine are where their pets are in the front, and they’re in the background, but out of focus. I think it’s safe to say we all feel a little self conscious about having our photo taken, and perhaps even more so when one is expecting. To continue along with the reasons on why someone might want to consider hiring a pet photographer– pets are often our first kid, and they play such an important milestone in our lives. They teach us about love, patience, joy, and the responsibility of taking care…
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Complete and Un-Balanced? – Truth about Pet Food

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Several years ago we took a problem, based on speculation, to AAFCO’s Pet Food Committee Chair. AAFCO dismissed our concerns, actually refusing to even discuss the problem we suspected was happening. Today we have (some) evidence the problem is real. We have provided the FDA our evidence (in a meeting very recently), and we need your help to determine how vast the problem is. The problem… Complete and Balanced Pet Foods are ONLY ‘balanced’ if the cat or dog is eating the correct amount of food. Pets that consume less calories (overweight or senior) or pets that consume more calories…
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How much does pet insurance cost?

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(Unsplash) From getting a pup for company on the daily walk, to introducing a couple of hamsters into your support bubble, figures from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association show that 3.2 million UK households welcomed a pet during the pandemic. Whether you’re a new pet owner or a more seasoned stick-thrower, you might want to consider insuring your four-legged friend. What’s covered by pet insurance? Pet insurance covers the cost of unexpected veterinary fees, making it much easier to budget for the treatment of our furry bundles of joy should they either get unwell or get injured. Around 7.7 million…
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New pet food bank opens at Richmond Animal Shelter

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Anyone in need of supplies and food for their pets can visit the BC SPCA’s Richmond Animal Shelter in person A new food bank for Richmond pets recently opened its doors to the community. The pantry, hosted at the Richmond Animal Shelter on No. 5 Road, offers puppy food, cat food, leeches and toys galore. Emma Michel, assistant manager at the shelter, said the idea for the initiative came after they had gotten “a ton of donations from the community” and couldn’t use all of them. “So we thought it would be wonderful to help out the community and give…
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Fresh and premium drive pet food sales

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The pet food category only continues to grow in terms of dollar share, and increasingly the humanization of pets also continues to be a strong trend in US households. Pets are being treated like family now more than ever before — think pet daycares and pet spas — so it makes them feel that they start eating like their closest relatives. Related: Pet owners embrace premium pet food options According to recent research by Bloomberg Intelligence, the pet food industry continues to put on some serious weight in terms of total dollars. In the US alone, the pet market is…
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Half Price Dog and Family Photoshoots

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For one month only… … Hairy Dog Photography is offering half price photography sessions in Herrington Country Park. If you’ve been thinking about having some professional photos of your dog for a while, now’s a good time to dive in! The sun is (mostly) shining, the mud is (mostly) drying up and the world is finally beginning to get green again. Your one hour session includes a web gallery and a 9×6″ print, all for just £35 instead of the usual £70. The only thing I ask is that the session is held in Herrington Park where there’s a good…
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