Pet Insurance Can Offer Peace of Mind in a Strained Economy

Pet health care still ranks important when money is tight.

Seattle, WA (Vocus) August 9, 2010

Despite the economic downturn, spending on pets continues to increase, and veterinary care is at the top of the list. Pet owners are looking for ways to ease the financial burden of high veterinary bills, and are increasingly turning to pet insurance. Trupanion, a pet insurance company, has doubled in size each year for the last three years, as many pet owners start seeing pet health coverage as a necessity rather than a perk. Pet owners are looking for a simple plan that covers everything – accident, illness, medication, and lab work – and are finding it at Trupanion. Read more

10 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

PETCO has partnered exclusively with green social networking company, Greenwala.com, and renowned pet expert and radio personality, Tracie Hotchner, to help reduce your pet’s environmental impact.

San Diego (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 16, 2010 — From the 8 billion pounds of kitty litter heading to landfills each year to the effects of a pet’s carnivorous diet, pet parents should be aware of the substantial carbon footprint left by pets. To address this important matter, PETCO has developed an exclusive partnership with Greenwala.com, the leading online resource empowering people to go “green”. With the help of both Greenwala.com and Tracie Hotchner, author and host of NPR’s Gracie-Award winning show, “Cat Chat” on Sirius Radio, PETCO has compiled a list of simple ways to reduce the environmental impact of pets.

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Free Dog Calorie Calculator for all Dog Websites

TrainPetDog.com’s Dog Calorie Calculator gives the calorie needs for Dogs based on their age and lifestyle.

West Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2010 — TrainPetDog.com, a long-known resource for free dog training courses and videos, is now offering a free online calculator for website visitors to calculate a dog’s daily calorie count. This Dog Calorie Calculator gives the calorie needs for dogs based on their age and lifestyle. It also suggests the amount of food to feed your dog based on the quality of the dog food. Read more

Head Over Tails for Pets Warns to Watch for Signs of Pet Poisoning

Pets are naturally curious and will consume foods and products not intended for them. Head Over Tails for Pets reminds pet owners to watch for signs of an accidental poisoning.

Fargo, ND (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 20, 2009 — Curiosity killed the cat — the old English proverb is unfortunate, but true. It is an animal’s nature to be curious. Instinctively, they sniff, lick and eat random “treats” that are found in their path. Head Over Tails for Pets reminds pet owners that unattended “people” food, beauty products, medications, insecticides, and household plants have the potential to poison pets. Read more

Understanding A Dog’s Heat Cycle

As usual my new puppy is giving me something to write about. This time it is her first heat. By now a new dog owner should have made the decision to breed their female dog or not. Breeding is not a profitable endeavor, therefore it should be done only to propagate a breed of dog.  Having your dog go through the heat cycle is a messy stressful 3 week or more period. A dog usually experiences a heat cycle twice a year after she reaches 6 months of age. In larger dogs the cycle may be every 9-12 months. In some breeds like Basenji’s it may only be once a year. Read more

Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day® Highlights Need for Pet Adoptions

Money Can’t Buy Love…But a Small Adoption Fee Can Bring Lots of Joy

King, NC (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 13, 2009 — Belly rubs, ear scratches and treats may not be the employee perks you’re used to–but all of these benefits will be commonplace at Village Green on Friday, June 26. The upscale apartment communities company, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, will be participating in Take Your Dog To Work Day for the ninth consecutive year. Read more

CVMF Advises on How to Save Money on Veterinary Bills

The most common causes for vet visits and how to avoid them.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) May 27, 2009 — Avoiding common diseases in pets is not only possible but by being proactive, you can save a great deal of money in medical expenses, says leading veterinarian Dr. Arnold Goldman, president of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation (www.petsafetyct.org) and director of the Connecticut State Animal Response Team. Read more

Celebrating Its One-Year Anniversary, Pet-Adoption-Guide.com Helps Potential Pet Owners Find the Ideal Breed for Their Lifestyles

Pet-Adoption-Guide.com helps people make fully informed decisions before making that life changing decision to adopt a pet.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 28, 2009 – Pet-Adoption-Guide.com, http://www.pet-adoption-guide.com, is proud to announce its one-year anniversary in helping people find the perfect pet for their lifestyles. 95% of animals that are in shelters today are there because their owners failed to do the necessary research before adopting a pet. Pet-Adoption-Guide.com aims to reduce that number by offering people the opportunity to research the breeds that interest them and make fully informed decisions before making the life-changing decision to adopt a pet. Read more

Bringing Your Newborn Baby To Your Home With A Dog

Just because your dog has always shown the utmost kindness, love, and effection towards many, does not mean that you shouldn’t have any concerns about introducing your dog to your newborn baby.  When you introduce your dog to your baby for the first time, there’s a possibility that rivalry or jealousy may develop.  And without putting much thought and preparation into this, an injury can occur.  Here are some steps to helping you with the preparation process: Read more

What You Should Know When You Get a Shelter Dog

By Louise Louis

It’s appealing to see yourself “saving” an adult dog from a shelter but
dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging.

The good news is that you’ll be getting a full size dog so you know what to
expect in that regard. He’s likely to have at least some rudimentary
training, perhaps from shelter personnel. Read more

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