Author: Petz

Today we welcome All the Best Pet Care (4722 Fauntleroy Way SW) as WSB’s new sponsor. When new sponsors join us to advertise their local businesses with you, they get the chance to tell you who they are and what they do – here All the Best you want to know: Since 1985, All the Best The stores became neighborhood gathering places where pets were celebrated, and customers were introduced to a progressive nutritional philosophy. As we open our 17th store in West Seattle, we remain local and family owned and operated. Helping people keep their beloved dogs and cats…

The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season begins Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters. The season will run seven days a week with a daily bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total minimum length limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana’s annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. Resident and Non-Resident Recreational Anglers: Must have valid Louisiana basic and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses as well as a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (no fee) to fish for or possess Red Snapper, as well as other…

Explore sustainable and healthy ingredients that keep your formulations profitable.Brand Insights from the Petfood IndustryCollagen and its potential in pet foodIncreasingly touted as a functional ingredient in the pet space, this protein complex is gaining steam in supplements and treats.Read the full article at www.petfoodindustry.comEpisode 54: What place do natural colors have in pet food formulations?Trending: Pet Food Podcast host Lindsay Beaton and Oterra’s Ashlee Martin join the natural pet food segment and discuss how coloring fits into that growing segment.Read the full article at www.petfoodindustry.comCassava by-product can serve as dog, cat food fiberThe co-product of cassava can potentially be…

Four respected titles covering pet care products win Natural Health Readers’ Choice Awards 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 6, 2024) – Pets Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a company synonymous with well-known brands of pet care products in Malaysia, has proven its popularity among savvy pet owners recently as a panel of attendees walked away with awards in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Cat Litter, Cat Treats, Cat Food (Wet), and Dog Food (Dry) categories at recent Natural Health Readers’ Choice Awards.The annual event was held this year at GSC Cineplex in Midvalley Megamall on 31st January 2024,…

The following was submitted by Heidi Blood, Animal Control Officer and President/Founder of the Waldo County Pet Food Pantry. The pantry needs public support. We’ve been serving the Waldo County pet community since 2013. And every time we’ve been in a crunch, the community has stepped up and given us all the support they can! People donated food and supplies, volunteered, advertised, shared on social media, you name it! This community is GIVEN! Now at the rising cost of, well, everything we find ourselves in uncertain times. Did you know that Waldo County is the only county in Maine without…

Most dog owners know from experience that their canine companion appreciates a healthy diet, friendly company and regular walks outside. But what about mental stimulation? “We offer services like play groups, pack walks and we also condition them on treadmills,” said Kristin Sapinski, owner of Prairielands Kennel. “The treadmill provides really good mental and physical exercise for dogs.” Sapinski, who has operated Prairielands Kennel on an acre just outside Portage la Prairie since 2006, provides overnight care for dogs, whose owners can go on a planned trip, among the a move or just a night away from home. Along with…

Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its annual Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Support new puppies and kittens, post-surgery animals, and animals recovering from an injury by providing supplies like Breeder’s Edge formula, Mother & Babycat food, and Miracle Nipple syringes. Donations can be made through the center’s Amazon or Chewy wish lists, where items can be shipped directly to the center. View the Irvine Animal Care Center’s full wish list at irvineanimals.org/foster. Donations can also be made in person at the Foster Donation Celebration Saturday, March 9, 1–3 pm Centrally located, this fun event provides an…

You may sometimes hear or read that innovation in pet food is lagging behind, that many new pet foods or treats being launched are just line extensions or the same as everything else on the market. In fact, I shared feelings about it.However, I think in today’s environment, change must and takes many forms. We will no doubt see some instances of this at upcoming pet trade shows such as Global Pet Expo 2024, March 20-22, in Orlando, Florida, USA, and Interzoo 2024, May 7-10, in Nuremberg, Germany. (And later this year, the SuperZoo in Las Vegas.)But even before those…

Packaged Facts’ pet research professionals will release their first annual ‘state of the pet market’ video webinar on March 13 at 2 pm ET. “The pet market is a dynamic sector that has faced significant economic challenges and consumer changes over the past year,” according to Shannon Brown, brand manager for Packaged Facts Pet. “It’s time to take a deep breath and see where things stand. We’re eager to update you on current — and future — areas of opportunity.”The webinar will feature the following speakers:Shannon Landry Brown, pet brand manager for Packaged Facts, has been an authority in the…

This post is a rare exception to the topics we usually cover. The regulatory failure involved is important for pet owners to know to protect their pets. Recently a lawsuit against Seresto flea collars was settled for $15 million. Pet owners will be eligible for “up to $13” for each collar purchased, and “If your pet dies in a manner ‘allegedly related’ to wearing a Seresto product, you are eligible for $300 plus medical expenses and burial or cremation fees..” At the same time the lawsuit was settled, the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General released a damning…