Sentences with phrase «is on increasing pet»

Not exact matches

Oregon Representative Peter DeFazio, the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who was in Trump's meeting with a dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers, said the president also told them he would be willing to increase the amount of federal spending beyond the $ 200 billion he is seeking for the infrastructure program.

Other studies, meanwhile, are examining tryp's potential efficacy as an antifungal agent; and as a prognostic indicator in patients with brain cancer (as seen by increased uptake of the amino acid on a PET scan).

Peter Thiel Is Leaving Silicon Valley Over Concerns About Increased Regulation on the Tech Industry

My column this week on the positive aspects of the CRTC's usage based billing decision has generated some sharp disagreement, with some arguing that the pricing set by the Commission is faulty and virtually guaranteed to increase consumer prices (Search Engine covers the issue and arrives at the same conclusion, Peter Nowak does as well).

Contingent workers are key to increasing productivity, extending recovery Government policies threaten to ossify labor markets and stunt growthThe often - maligned phenomenon of contingent workers could play a key role improving workers» lives and productivity but so much depends on government policy, writes Peter Morici.

But lawmakers who support increasing oversight for the governor's pet projects like the START - UP NY program and the regional economic development councils in recent days have been more assertive, saying they can act on their own on the oversight issues, even with a potential veto by Cuomo.

The public outcry and the criticism of social services which followed high profile cases of child abuse, such as those of Victoria Climbie and baby Peter Connelly, was reported to have resulted in increased numbers of children being taken into care as social workers erred on the side of caution.

However, fate had a hand in this: When our favourite pet dog was poisoned and killed by would - be thieves, the unsettling feeling that the increase in crime was literally on my doorstep made the decision for me.

This is because there is a higher risk of human interaction and persecution in areas where there are more farms, a greater pressure on natural resources through increased timber extraction and livestock grazing, and even competition for food from domestic animals kept as pets.»

Dr. Peter Osborne: And the now we look at other drugs that sometimes get brought in and these drugs are basically severe immune - suppressants like Humira or Enbrel, and these things shut down immune system so now you — you start these medications and you're on them 5 - 10 years, now you're looking at a huge risk, increased risk for cancer and other kinds of infection.

In fact, the diet should be approximately 70 % of calories from unadulturated fats like low carb nuts (pecans and macadamias are great, almonds ok and peanuts and cashews are considered higher carb on the nut scale), avocado, grass fed butter, coconut oil, olive oil; and the remainng 15/15 for protein and non-starchy vegetable carbs, especially nutrient dense leafy greens It is carbohydrates or high protein leading to gluconeogenesis in the diet that make concurrent consumption of fats a cardiovascular risk, but in a properly carb - restricted and moderate protein diet, and in the absence of systemic inflammation (hsCRP, ESR), one should not worry about increases in cholesterol, but focus on the size of the cholesterol particles (bigger is better) Dr. Peter Attia explains this complex topic well.

Peter notes that low - carb dieters will generally perform poorly on glucose tolerance tests, but that increasing carb intake to about 30 % of calories is sufficient to produce a normal response to a glucose challenge:

They found that while the absolute number of microbes on the skin remained unchanged, the population diversity shifts in animals treated with a C5aR inhibitor compared to those who were not, with some groups of organisms increasing in abundance and others petering out.

As part of its School Improvement Plan, St Anne's was already placing an increased focus on reading in September 2017 when Deputy Head Teacher Catherine Cookson heard about Literacy Alive, a new KS2 literacy course from PET - Xi

On Twitter this week, we asked people to comment about what should be pursued through this application and former Colorado Senate President Peter Groff suggested, «continued integration of innovation and increasing access to high - performing schools.»

Indeed, esteemed researchers such as Peter Blatchford have found that there is no particular threshold that must be reached before students receive benefits from smaller classes, and any reduction in class size increases the probability that they will be on - task and positively engaged in learning.

The Ceed has been designed under the watchful eye of Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer for Kia and Hyundai and the man responsible for the Korean brand's increased focus on attractive design in recent years.

They are sourced and made in the U.S. With more emphasis on real meat treats, grain - free snacks have also rapidly increased in popularity among pet parents, especially those concerned about pet allergies.

As a result, there has been an increase in demand for comfortable, convenient travel products among pet owners, including cat owners, notes Penny Johnson, chief executive officer for Gig Harbor, Wash. - based Sturdi Products Inc. «There are many more products available on the market today that are directed at pet travel then there was when Sturdi started business over 20 years ago,» she says.

On the other hand, product recalls and increased FDA scrutiny of pet food are not the only factors elevating people's concern about food safety and quality.

«Increased emphasis on food quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog Food.

While pictures and stories can be found in magazines or on the internet, retailers should ask past customers to bring in or email their own stories and photos with their pets from your store — real life testimonials are more likely to encourage future sales and can increase loyalty in current customers.

Meanwhile, price increases in the natural pet food category (23 percent) were on par with the average, and prices in freeze - dried and gluten - free categories actually decreased during that period.

The increased spending on plush toys is part of a broader trend of «record - breaking» spending on pets in general, says Sarah Johnson, sales manager for P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You).

With online marketing strategies creating some of the biggest opportunities to reach new audiences, PIJAC will be presenting a session on the development of technology in the pet industry, and how companies can increase their sales using cutting - edge tactics.

With the cost of being an employer increasing on multiple fronts, it is imperative that pet specialty retailers understand the true value of store staff and tailor their compensation accordingly.

Though the dog days of summer are fast upon us, spirits in our local pet world are higher, with serious talk on the street of a dog park, an increased focus on the Tulsa animal shelter, and overall more attention on local pet issues.

While responsibile dog ownership is still key, Singapore may want to look into increasing our pet - friendly venues without infringing too much on our well - diversified cultural practices.

«Apart from the direct pet health issues, the category is mostly driven by the generally increased health awareness in people, which drives all the changes on the grocery shelves,» says Harald Fisker, founder of Grizzly Pet Products.

An increasing number of both brick - and - mortar and online retailers are attempting to cash in on the growing market for pet products by incorporating this type of fare into their business models — a trend that seems to be taking a toll on pet retailers of all shapes and sizes, particularly the independents.

With ad campaigns and other encouragements, we can, perhaps, increase the number of cats and dogs entering and leaving through the revolving door of our local animal shelters, but spay / neuter programs, not adoption, prevent the overwhelming number of excess pets from needing homes, entering shelters or becoming victims, no matter where on the timeline they are counted.

«We've seen an increase in pet parents» desire to learn more about species - appropriate diets for their four - legged family members,» says Kevin Malnor, vice president of marketing and sales for Vital Essentials, based in Green Bay, Wis. «Grains, fruits, vegetables or other types of fillers are not part of an appropriate diet and awareness of this fact is on the rise among pet parents.»

There is a growing trend in veterinary care — home hospice and home euthanasia for pets, and I, for one, am happy to see these services being offered on an increasing basis.

When it comes to starting your pet on CBD, it's best to start with a small amount and gradually increase the serving size over time.

I know that limiting intakes is not part of the No Kill equation; but in this case strategically engaging their community on many levels could very well mean the Richmond SPCA is able to outperform (through keeping pets in homes, increasing s / n uptake and improving the rate of adoptions) their previous performance, actually saving more pets than when they were open admission.

Numerous vaccines being given on the same day increases the possibilility of over stimulating the immune system and can be hard on your pet, especially as he or she gets older.

There has been an increase in people attempting to sell found or stolen pets on sites such as Craigslist.

To help reduce the severity of the disease and increase the length and quality of life for your pet, it is important to focus on early detection, treatment, and management of the disease.

And what pets may come in for an evaluation on would be for weight loss, increased thirst, increased urination.

While some in management oppose our movement and claim that increases in wages and benefits aren't possible, we believe there are creative ways to achieve our goals without necessarily having to impose higher prices on pet owners.

But for now, based on my very limited data set, I will conclude that the comments about increase in lost pets for the Fourth of July is TRUE, but with the reservation that it is not as extreme as many people make it out to be.

He sees an immediate need for individuals who can perform wellness care in his hospital to enable the veterinarians to concentrate on more complex cases.a In such practices, the shortage can be met by another veterinarian, though that increases operation cost compared with MLVPs, and this cost will be passed on to pet owners.

Putting no pressure on the joints and ligaments, the increased movement and the mobility achieved is wonderful for your pet.

In an era where cardiovascular disease and obesity are on the rise in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercise)

Activity through play is most effective with obese cats as, in addition to burning calories, it increases muscle mass, increases resting metabolic rate, improves mobility and mental stimulation, and often improves the cat — owner bond.10 Owners should be encouraged to increase their cat's activity level at home gradually, based on its needs, starting with 5 to 10 minutes per day of low - intensity activities for sedentary pets (e.g., walking).22 Creativity in activities, such as incorporating food - dispensing toys, placing meals in different parts of the house, and using interactive toys, laser pointers, and electronic mice can also be helpful with a long - term weight loss program.22 Any increase in physical activity is likely beneficial for a cat of any weight.

What is interesting is the corollary between the increase in disposable income retained by the consumer as unemployment rates ease, and the willingness to spend that readily on higher quality pet food.

Having both identification methods on your pet increases your chances of being reunited!

In an effort to supplement nutrition, increase variety or pique mealtime interest, many pet owners are adding items to their pets» meals on a regular basis, from vegetables to oils to table scraps, Nature's Variety's Emmenegger said.

HSI / Canada has identified that a 1 percent surcharge on pet supplies sold in Quebec would generate several million dollars of revenue annually (for example, a $ 1.00 tin of cat food would increase to $ 1.01), which could be used to fund an enforcement program.

It's great that your pet if feeling well but at be on the lookout for signs that your pet is not feeling himself such as changes in appetite, lethargy, increased coughing especially if you see any nasal discharge or productive cough.