PetAg Initiates Comprehensive Pet Nutrition and Safety Education Program

Leading Pet Nutrition Manufacturer To Implement Education Program For Animal Food Safety

Hampshire, IL (PRWEB) August 10, 2010 – PetAg today announced the creation of a comprehensive program designed to inform and educate consumers on pet nutrition safety and proper storage of their newly improved KMR and Esbilac powdered milk product for infant animals. Read more

Pet Sitter Credits Training with Ability to Recognize and Treat Dog’s Heat Stroke

Soaring summer temperatures heightened concern for all animals in her care.

King, NC (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 9, 2010 — Susan Ewing, owner of Susie’s Pet Sitting in Arlington, WA, believes her accreditation coursework through Pet Sitters International (PSI) helped her diagnose and treat severe heat stroke in a client’s dog. Her actions helped to save its life.

Ewing became concerned for all the animals in her care during a heat wave a few years ago when temperatures soared to almost 100 degrees. She was especially worried when one of the dogs she visited daily did not come bounding down the driveway to greet her.

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Staying Calm During Pet Emergency is Best Advice for Owners, Caregivers

Pet First Aid Awareness Month is a Good Time to Learn the Basics

King, NC (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 24, 2010 — According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), 92 percent of animals will experience an emergency during their lifetime. Perhaps just as important is information from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which reports that 25 percent more pets would survive if just one pet first aid technique were applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care. Read more

Access to Dangerous Materials is Biggest Holiday Pet Safety Hazard In and Around Homes, according to Pet Sitters International

King, NC (Vocus) November 13, 2009 — Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters reports that the biggest pet safety hazard consistently witnessed by pet sitters during the holidays is a pet’s access to dangerous materials in the home that can be easily ingested.

PSI recently surveyed its nearly 8,000 member businesses to determine the top three hazards professional pet sitters encounter during the holidays. More than 10 percent of the association’s members participated in the survey. While the majority of respondents, 63 percent, said that access to dangerous materials was most prevalent, 25 percent cited electrical appliances left on in the home and 24 percent referenced a pet’s access to dangerous plants. 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

How To Secure Your Dog While Traveling

In this article, “How To Secure Your Dog While Traveling”, we will look at the best ways to protect your canine when taking him along with you on car trips.

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Natural Degreaser Hopes to Help Eliminate Household Poisonings and Make the Home Safer for Children and Pets

Toxic chemicals found in many household cleaners are dangerous to family and pets. A new natural biodegradable degreaser hopes to eliminate that problem. It has won the approval of the U.S. Naval Center for Environmental Health.

Dallas, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 28, 2009 — Bio Cleaner and Degreaser has just been released to the public, and it is being marketed as a natural solution for household cleaning products. Those who use this product can get rid of toxic chemicals in their home and instead use the cleaner and degreaser, which is made from processed extracts of natural plants. Read more

Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part III)

In this article, “Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part III)”, we will look at common household emergencies that you may face in the course of owning a dog and how to solve/deal with these problems. Read more

Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part II)

In this article, “Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part II)”, we will look at common household emergencies that you may face in the course of owning a dog and how to solve/deal with these problems. Read more

Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part I)

In this article, “Basic First Aid For Your Pet – What To Do In Case Of Emergency (Part I)”, we will look at common household emergencies that you may face in the course of owning a dog and how to solve/deal with these problems. Read more

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