Archive for November 2016
Move over mosquitoes: Tick prevention grabs attention in fall and winter
(BPT) – Zika-carrying mosquitoes had their moment this year as the nation’s top headline-grabbing pests, but the arrival of cooler weather means the resurgence of another disease-carrying insect. Ticks transmit a number of diseases, including Lyme disease, that affect people and pets. And while cold weather may kill off mosquitoes, ticks remain a year-round threat.…
Read MorePoof Launches The World’s Smallest, Most Comfortable Pet Activity Trackers
The Pea and the Bean track your pet’s daily activity, progress, rest, food intake and calories burned. Poof, an innovative pet tech company out of Silicon Valley, announced today the availability of their new pet wearables, the Pea and the Bean. With Poof, pet owners no longer need to wonder if their pets are sleeping…
Read MorePetCare Company Celebrates Veterans Day and Highlights Job Opportunities for Veterans
Nestlé Purina is celebrating Veterans Day with three days of military-focused events for Purina associates, spotlighting job opportunities for Veterans across the U.S., and giving a total of $100,000 to split between consumers’ favorite military pet charity based on online votes at PureLoveForPets.com*. “All of us at Purina commend and sincerely thank those who bravely…
Read MoreSanta Paws 5K to Support SPCA of Wake County
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Get your running shoes ready! The Santa Paws 5K event is quickly approaching. This event supports the SPCA of Wake County and all proceeds benefit homeless pets. This is a certified 5K race event, with dogs…so start training now. This 5K run is a USATF…
Read MoreNovember is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Dogs Fear of Loud Noises Studied
Dogs’ fear of fireworks has been well documented but new research[1] has revealed that it’s not just November 5th (Guy Fawkes Day in United Kingdom) that dog owners need to prepare for. Every family afternoon spent supporting a favourite sports team on TV is a potential meltdown for the family pet. Forty-two percent of dogs…
Read MoreRaleigh Times Bar is Dog-Friendly
Taking your pup out in downtown Raleigh there are many pet-friendly pubs to choose from. The Raleigh Times Bar is one of the stops to put on your list. About The Raleigh Times Bar The Raleigh Times Bar is a timeless local watering hole and so much more. Raleigh’s past, present and future are all…
Read MoreThe Devon Four25 and The Devon Seven12 Pet-Friendly Apartment Complexes of the Week
Identifying the best pet-friendly apartment complex to suit the needs of your family is so important. We’re thrilled to announce that The Devon Four25 and The Devon Seven12 is our pick for this week’s Pet-Friendly Apartment Complexes of the Week! The Devon staff, graciously accepted their award from Raleigh Pet Sitter’s owner, Lindsay Laughnan. With…
Read MoreNature TV Series Tracks the Evolutionary Journey of the Feline in The Story of Cats Wednesdays, November 2 & 9, 2016 on PBS
Cats are one of the most diverse and studied mammals in the world, yet only now is their real identity being understood. Evolutionary tricks and adaptations have contributed to their successful survival. In fact, all 37 species of the cat family behave similarly in the way they hunt, utilizing flexible spines and sharp teeth to…
Read More3 Trends Driving Natural, Organic & Eco-Friendly Pet Product Sales
Natural and organic products benefit from the consumer perception, whether real or imagined, that they are purer and safer than regular products. Based on survey results published by market research firm Packaged Facts in the report Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 6th Edition, half (50%) of pet product purchasers agree that…
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