Not exact matches
Kroger has overhauled the packaging
of its Pet Pride brand,
based on research showing that although dog
owners like to see humans and dogs frolicking on the front
of the package,
cat owners just want to see a happy feline.
Adoption agency, Operation Save the WhoDatt Fur Babies, a Louisiana -
based animal rescue nonprofit, posted a picture
of Smith cuddling «Silk,» a gray kitten, on its Facebook page Saturday, writing in the caption how «lucky» the
cat is to have the ex-gov and his gal pal as new
owners.
Experts are warning dog and
cat owners to be aware
of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat -
based diets (RMBDs), instead
of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods.
«While most pet stores are historically directed toward dogs, there are literally millions
of homes (and growing) with
cat owners, many
of which have multiple
cats per home,» says Chris Glissman, CEO
of Kansas City, Mo. -
based catnip supplier Meowijuana.
Cats are not active drinkers of water unlike thus you may need to mix water into his food, syringe feed water directly, buy a water fountain (some cats are enticed to drink with the constant movement of water) or, like some owners whom I have spoken to, prepare special meat - based soup just to «improve» the flavor of water for their c
Cats are not active drinkers
of water unlike thus you may need to mix water into his food, syringe feed water directly, buy a water fountain (some
cats are enticed to drink with the constant movement of water) or, like some owners whom I have spoken to, prepare special meat - based soup just to «improve» the flavor of water for their c
cats are enticed to drink with the constant movement
of water) or, like some
owners whom I have spoken to, prepare special meat -
based soup just to «improve» the flavor
of water for their
catscats.
However, even though demand is rising, only a relatively small proportion
of pet
owners are buying these products, says Harald Fisker, president
of Grizzly Pet Products, LLC., a Woodinville, Wash. -
based manufacturer
of salmon oil products for dogs and
cats.
The idea for Dogs on Deployment (DoD) was born, and since June 2011, the Santee, Calif. -
based nonprofit organization has helped «deploy» more than 600 animals — from dogs and
cats to guinea pigs and chickens — with foster families while their beloved
owners fulfilled orders
of their own.
Manufactures are [now] finding that
cat owners will respond very well to high - quality, well - designed toys,» explains Darin Eisenbarth, president
of Petsport, a Pittsburg, Calif. -
based pet toy manufacturer.
Most litters made largely from paper or plant / vegetable matter tends to be cleaner — less dust and tracking — and require less maintenance than clay -
based products, so
cats get more use out
of the litter and their
owners have to change the box less frequently.
And in Brian Donovan's hilarious essay «Confessions
of a Male
Cat Owner,» he says he's «tired of living in the cat closet» and shares a list of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
Cat Owner,» he says he's «tired
of living in the
cat closet» and shares a list of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
cat closet» and shares a list
of «shameful» admissions like, «I do not use the «private» function on my Internet browser to hide my use
of pornography, but rather the ridiculously weird
cat searches I do on a regular basis.&raq
cat searches I do on a regular
basis.»
Cat owners seek out the hairball remedies more frequently than other supplements, staff said, noting that some customers will purchase supplements geared toward specific medical conditions
based on the recommendations
of their veterinarians.
The mission
of Pet Nutrition Consulting is to help achieve optimal nutrition for dogs and
cats by providing unbiased, evidence -
based nutrition advice to veterinarians and
owners.
Since professional groomers work with a variety
of dog and
cat breeds on a frequent
basis, they are more likely to notice signs
of common health conditions that
owners may overlook.
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.
Feline: Development
of a Validated
Owner -
Based Assessment System for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in the
Cat D08FE - 043, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, Grant Amount: $ 81,017
This same study also established,
based on
cat owners» assessment, that with longer - term use
of gabapentin17:
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. August 6, 2014 — A new study
of 1,197 apparently healthy
cats showed that 26 percent
of these
cats had laboratory profiles consistent with a range
of medical conditions while 68 percent were identified as having at least one lifestyle risk
based on their
owner's completion
of a health risk assessment (HRA).
Dogs,
cats, and other domesticated pet animals whose
owners can no longer care for them are accepted on a space - available
basis, provided that they are in good health and are
of good temperament.
Dr. Cathary had the vision
of a pet food company grounded in science; a company
based on the principles
of acquiring knowledge about pets, maintaining respect for them at all times and, most importantly, creating advanced
cat food and dog food made to satisfy the needs
of the pet — not the desires
of the pet
owner.
And
based on numbers
of animals that are never found, this accounts for 110,000 dogs and 645,000
cats annually that are owned, but unable to be reunited with their
owners.
I love working with pet
owners on a worldwide
basis to promote a better state
of health regardless
of where
cats or dogs in need may reside.
We also found that biting behavior was rarer in the shelter
cats than would be expected
based on
owner reports for reasons
of surrender on average to a shelter (p < 0.001).
Considering all
of the reviews for
cat food available to felines with UTI problems, the best one there is
based on what pet
owners reveal is Purina Pro Plan Focus: Urinary Tract Health Formula Chicken Entrée.
Cat owners who are concerned about the health
of their pets should not worry as this scratching post is made from natural sisal rope, and eco-friendly wood that has been treated using food -
based natural oil.
If have a
cat or multiple
cats and would like to avoid pyrethrin / pyrethroid -
based products, which I recommend to any
cat owner, here are some
of the safer and most - effective flea control products for
cats.
Based on the overall impression
of cat owners who have tried feeding this brand to their
cats, the results are mainly positive.
Experts are warning dog and
cat owners to be aware
of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat -
based diets (RMBDs), instead
of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods.
«We would always recommend
cat owners check with their veterinarian to ask about dietary needs
based on the age, health etc.
of their
cat at the time — and periodically thereafter.
The price may vary
based on differing circumstances, but a pet
owner can expect to spend anywhere from $ 1,144 for a
cat to over $ 2,000 for a largest breeds
of dogs, according to the American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals.
The
owners of a Las Vegas -
based company that supplied wheat gluten tainted with melamine to pet food makers have agreed to plead guilty in connection with the widespread scandal that may have killed thousands
of dogs and
cats in 2007.
Here you will find free - grain
cat foods and
cat foods with grains because some
cat owners don't want any grain, while others don't mind it as long as the
cat food is: 1) meat
based, 2) with a high percentage
of crude proteins 3) with low or medium glycemic grains / carbs.
Now you can send very targeted notifications to different segments
of your client
base, i.e. dog
owners vs.
cat owners, breed specific, etc. (This feature requires an active PetSync subscription.)
This comprehensive and practical book is designed to assist
cat owners in understanding their pets» bodies and health
based on signs and symptoms
of disease, and in determining the most common medical problems that might cause particular symptoms.
A dog or
cat's nutritional requirements vary
based on age and health, which may leave some pet
owners questioning how to provide the right kind
of food.
«Traditionally,
cat owners were limited in their options, with many «
cat trees» made
of cardboard posts and tubes and a carpet
base,» he said.
This plan,
based on scientific evidence, can help improve the health and welfare
of cats by helping
cat owners to mimic the conditions
cats would usually contend with to get their food, thus providing both physical and mental stimulation.
On the
basis of a 2017 national survey, the market research firm Packaged Facts concluded that 8 percent
of dog
owners and 6 percent
of cat owners gave medications to their pets for anxiety, calming or mood purposes within the previous 12 months.
Likewise,
based on an APOP survey, there's a «fat pet gap,» with 90 to 95 percent
of owners with obese dogs or
cats identifying their pets as «normal» weight.
According to the Greenwich, Conn. -
based American Pet Products Association's (APPA) 2015 - 2016 APPA National Pet
Owners Survey, eight percent of dog owners and nine percent of cat owners purchased all - natural, chemical - free flea and tick products in
Owners Survey, eight percent
of dog
owners and nine percent of cat owners purchased all - natural, chemical - free flea and tick products in
owners and nine percent
of cat owners purchased all - natural, chemical - free flea and tick products in
owners purchased all - natural, chemical - free flea and tick products in 2014.
Consequently, if this category is going to perform well in a store, engaging the customers is vital, says Mustafa Koliva,
owner and CEO
of OoMaLoo LLC, an Upland, Calif. -
based manufacturer
of handmade dog and
cat toys and other items.
Today's litter category is full
of a variety
of all - natural clay alternatives — from wheat - to corn - to pine -
based formulas — that can effectively meet the needs
of cat owners while promising to be better for both the pet and the planet.
Freeze - dried and dehydrated products are handy for pet
owners, enabling them to feed their pets a raw diet without all the prep work, says Lucy Postins, founder and CEO
of San Diego -
based The Honest Kitchen, Inc., which makes a line
of 100 - percent human - grade dehydrated foods for dogs and
cats.
Along with understanding the products on the shelf, knowing about nutrition in general is essential for retailers, says Tom Nieman,
owner of Mequon, Wis. -
based Fromm Family Foods, which manufactures premium dry and canned food for dogs and
cats, as well as dog treats.
«The customer expects the retailer and the sales associates to be knowledgeable and experienced with the product and to help steer them in the right direction — to products that will actually make a difference,» says Stephen Thomas,
owner of Thomas Labs, manufacturer
of Pet - A-Zyme FUS PLUS — Feline Ultra Supplement, an enzyme - and vitamin -
based supplement for
cats» overall health.
Of particular importance to a growing number of pet owners is where treats are manufactured, says Chris Bessent, president of Hartland, Wis. - based Herbsmith, Inc., which provides a range of products for dogs, cats and horse
Of particular importance to a growing number
of pet owners is where treats are manufactured, says Chris Bessent, president of Hartland, Wis. - based Herbsmith, Inc., which provides a range of products for dogs, cats and horse
of pet
owners is where treats are manufactured, says Chris Bessent, president
of Hartland, Wis. - based Herbsmith, Inc., which provides a range of products for dogs, cats and horse
of Hartland, Wis. -
based Herbsmith, Inc., which provides a range
of products for dogs, cats and horse
of products for dogs,
cats and horses.
«Millennials are now the largest group
of cat owners and research has shown that natural and organic products are very important to them in which they are willing to pay a premium,» says Jane Wasley, brand manager for Ferndale, Wash. -
based Healthy Pet.
Williams suggests pet retailers take those groups and try to make them fun for pet
owners by creating vignettes tailored to various types
of cat — he suggests, for example, displays in key traffic areas tailored for «the
cat who has everything,» «the lazy
cat,» and «the frisky feline,» which showcase products in a fun and smart way that makes it easy for pet
owners to choose a toy for their
cat based on its personality.
Even so, there are encouraging indications that
owners are becoming more proactive in how they approach pet wellness, says Lindsey Stluka, sales and marketing for Herbsmith, an Oconomowoc, Wis. -
based manufacturer
of health - supporting and condition - specific supplements for dog,
cats and horses.
«Pet
owners are hungry for environmental friendly products that not only enhance their lives, but also those
of their
cats and dogs,» says Kristie Hamilton, director
of sales at Morrilton, Ark. -
based Imperial
Cat, a manufacturer
of corrugated scratching posts made from 100 - percent recycled materials.
Most pet parents want to make eco-friendly choices, but may be unaware that a green product exists, says Kate Moore the
owner / designer at St. Louis -
based Griffith Designs, manufacturer
of HabiCat, a wall - mounted shelving unit for
cats.