Category: pets

Tips to keep your pet healthy in the heat

(BPT) - Spring is here, summer is approaching fast and it's time to get outside and start taking advantage of the warmer weather. Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has a few tips and tricks on how to keep your pet happy and he...

The best nutrition for your backyard chickens

(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has been a growing trend in the United States over the past several years. Consumers crave choice in their family's diet, which often includes food they have grown or raised themselves. Raising a backyard flock helps c...

Simple ways to save on your pet’s medical costs

(BPT) - Pet parents know that there's nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing wi...

Dog show myths and facts

(BPT) - Dog shows are an extraordinary opportunity to learn more about the nuanced and wonderful things that make dog breeds unique. But while many of us have an idea of what a dog show is - often from what we have seen depicted on television or in mov...

Cats savor more than just flavor

(BPT) - Because cats become so ingrained in people's lives, it's often easy to forget they are animals with specific needs that could be outside of what owners may think is best. According to research from Mintel, cat owners consider taste as the most ...

Pet-friendly products for a purr-fectly clean home

(BPT) - Having a pet may seem like the beginning of a never-ending mess, but the key to living with furry friends is preparation. Whether combating odor, keeping surfaces free of dirt and fur or removing pesky stains, taking preventative measures and u...

Protect your pets by bringing them home again safely

(BPT) - From the moment you bring your pet home, they are a member of your family and you want to do everything you can to protect them from harm — including bringing them home safely if they get lost. Each year, 6-8 million pets are taken into U.S. animal shelters. Thankfully, with HomeAgain, more than …

5 tips to keep ticks away

(BPT) - Researchers are predicting 2017 will be one of the worst years for ticks that we have seen in quite some time - and by all indications, those researchers are correct. People who have found themselves pulling ticks off their pets, children and t...

5 tips for introducing unique pets to your dog

(BPT) - You're an animal lover, and you've dreamed about your dog running through a field alongside a horse or watching your pup play with a pet goat. But how will your companions respond when they meet their new unique sibling?To make sure your pets s...