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Even Good Dogs Have Bad Days
(NAPSI)--If you are or care for a dog owner, here's a statistic you do not want to be part of: More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year. ... Click to read more

Top Tips For Spring Pet Care
by Petco Health & Wellness Co. (NAPSI)--With spring underway, it's a terrific time for pet parents to re-evaluate their pets' routines to make sure they are happy, healthy and safe ... Click to read more

Allergy Avoidance
(NAPSI)--Ah, Spring: Flowers in bloom, birds on the wing, fun in the sun--and itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, coughing, hives, wheezing, fatigue and difficulty breathing for the more than 60 ...... Click to read more

Get Ready for Spring & Summer "Backyarding": Keep Safety in Mind
(NAPSI)--"Backyarding"--the art of taking indoor activities to the outdoors--is a trend that has caught on. As winter begins to wind down, thoughts of playing in and working in the yard often ... Click to read more

Better Indoor Air Quality
(NAPSI)--If your family is like most, you spend more time inside when it's cold and dark outside. On the one hand, that can make this a great time for enjoying baking, reading, board games, ... Click to read more

Five Ways To Safely Celebrate With Your Pet This Holiday Season
by Dr. Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM (NAPSI)--Most pet parents agree: their animals are part of what makes the holiday season so magical. While it's an excellent opportunity to integrate furry ... Click to read more

Top Tips to Brew up a Fun, Festive and Safe Halloween for Pets and Pet Parents
by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP*(NAPSI)--Earlier sunsets, colorful leaves and cooler temperatures usher in a new fall season full of delicious autumnal flavors, treasured traditions and new ...... Click to read more

Top Three Reasons To Try High-Value Dog Treats
(NAPSI)--If you're like most pet parents, you want to give your pups the best when it comes to special treats.  Here 's why, according to the experts on canine health and happiness, ...... Click to read more

Flexitarianism For Dogs--For The Environment, For Their Health And For Your Wallet
(NAPSI)--If U.S. dogs and cats were their own country, they'd rank fifth in global meat consumption. In fact, through their diet, our pets constitute about 25-30% of the environmental impacts ...... Click to read more

Preventing Dog Bites
(NAPSI)--More than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021. From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to postal ...... Click to read more

Clean Air Ducts Fight Indoor Allergens
(NAPSI)--The joys of warm weather are somewhat reduced for the more than 50 million Americans who have allergies or asthma.  The Problem When it comes to allergies, most people consider ...... Click to read more

Pet's Bad Breath May Mean Disease
by Dr. Jay King (NAPSI)--In a recent poll of North American pet owners, 58 percent of respondents said their pets have terrible breath--some even compared it to smelly garbage and sweaty gym ...... Click to read more

How To Support Your Pet's Mental Health This Summer
by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP (NAPSI)--As pet parents start to fill their summer agendas with outdoor adventures, travel and social gatherings, it's important for them to consider how plans ... Click to read more

Putting Your Pets In The Best Of Hands
(NAPSI)--If you're in one of the seven in 10 American homes with a pet or two (or more), according to a National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association--or hope to be ... Click to read more

Four Veterinarian-Approved Tips For New Pet Parents
by Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM (NAPSI)--Whether you've just decided to welcome a new pet to your family or you're in the throes of early pet parenthood, like all pet parents you may ...... Click to read more

Bad Pet Breath Can Mean Health Issues
by Dr. Jay King, DVM   (NAPSI)--By the age of three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease. If your pet has smelly breath, it could be a warning sign. Pet parents might ... Click to read more

Backyarding Trends in 2022: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts Americans Will Continue to Expand Outdoor Living
(NAPSI)--"Backyarding"--the trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic --is here to stay and will continue to expand in 2022, according to the TurfMutt ...... Click to read more

The Taste Of Fall--You Can Share With Your Dog
(NAPSI)--Now is the time for all things pumpkin: From pumpkin spice lattes and candles to pumpkin patches and carving, there's something pumpkin for everyone--including your four-legged friends. ...... Click to read more

Managing Pet Anxiety Amid Transitioning Routines
by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA (NAPSI)--As students return to in-person learning and pet parents gradually begin to spend more time outside the house, pets around the country are having to adapt to new ...... Click to read more

Five Ways To Treat Your Pet To A Spooky, Safe Halloween
by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA (NAPSI)--It's no secret that pets are like family--holiday traditions included.This Halloween bring your pups in on the spooky fun by decking them out in a scary cute ...... Click to read more




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