Photo: ViktoriaSapata/Depositphotos The Worchester Public Library in Massachusetts does not have late fees, but they do charge for damaged or missing books. However, during the month of March, the library branch will allow its patrons to pay fines by sending in cat pictures. The program is part of the larger […]
Animal nutrition
News 4 Mar 2024 New regulations governing the labelling of pet foods were approved by AAFCO members last July, providing the first major update to pet food regulations in 40 years. The move was a response to pet owners asking for clarity on labels that left many confused or unsure […]
Strategy and creative firm MarketPlace Branding has been serving the pet and human nutrition markets since 2002. Recently, it published a new report that highlights trends, many of which we’ve seen embraced by humans. Nicole Hill, executive director of strategy at MarketPlace delved into some of the key insights from the research study on […]
ROANOKE, Va. – It is a stressful time at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection as their dog rooms reached capacity on Monday. They are currently caring for 113 dogs. More than 30 of the dogs are considered strays. When a dog is considered a stray, the center […]
Listen to this article While small animal food and treats are far from being a large segment in the pet industry, they make exceptional repeat-sales items that have been showing a slight yet steady growth since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Savvy retailers who have been stocking their shelves […]
Reviews We sent dog critic Coconut Aranita to Boozy Mutt, the bar and restaurant where pups are prioritized. Here’s what it would look like if the world did go to the dogs. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter. Boozy Mutt offers […]
SHANGHAI — The happiest place on Earth for cats might just be here, on Cat Island, a feline playground just a few miles from Shanghai Disneyland. While humans whoop and whirl at the latter, the 400-plus kitties who call Cat Island home rest in the shade of specially constructed grass-covered […]
LONDON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per The Business Research Company’s Pet Supplements Global Market Report 2024, the pet supplements market is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory in the coming years. According to projections, the pet supplements market size will reach $2.26 billion in 2024, with […]
When you think of four-legged British wildlife, the first animal that comes to mind may not be a black leopard. Yet that is exactly what Sharon Larkin-Snowden insists she has seen roaming the Cumbrian countryside over the past few months. The 52-year-old part-time construction worker was first told about alleged […]
Cat hairball FAQs Cat hairball treats are a good option for cats who don’t like gels. Chewy Why do cats get hairballs? Cats inadvertently develop hairballs when they groom themselves. “When a cat grooms, they swallow some of the loose hair from their coat,” says Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, veterinarian and […]