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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…

By Christian Fuller & Phil HarrisonBBC News, South East29 February 2024photo caption, Paw Seasons owner Gail Robertson said she spent £10,000 on the fenced areaA pet groomer has created a secure site in Kent where XL bullies and other banned dogs can play off-lead. The breed was banned in the UK due to increasing attacks which caused many deaths.Gail Robertson, owner of Paw Seasons in Birchington, Thanet, spent more than £10,000 on a free-to-use fenced area. “They need to socialize and run in the fresh air,” he said. Selling, giving away, abandoning or breeding from an XL bully is illegal…

CLEVELAND, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Packaged Facts’ pet research professionals will release their first annual ‘state of the pet market’ video webinar on March 13 in 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!”Freedonia Group, Packaged Facts, Simba Information LOGO (PRNewsfoto/Packaged Facts)Interested parties can register for the webinar…

Solutions for chic cats, dogs and homeowners. Scratching posts and litter boxes have come a long way, in addition to the endless variety of bowls, baubles, and beds offered for our fur babies. Check out our favorite pet accessories — these charming, modern pieces will enhance your decor, but happen to be meant for your four-legged friend. The Doggy BathroomWhy should cats have all the dignity of an indoor toilet? Doggy Bathroom helps Fido and you. Keith Haring’s special collection of pet accessories launches in 2022 adding a bold, graphic look to a Canadian designed and manufactured product — the…

By Louise CullenBBC NI agriculture and environment correspondentMarch 7, 2024, 06:55 GMTUpdated 43 minutes agophoto caption, During the blue-green algae crisis, the FSA issued precautionary advice against the consumption of recreationally caught fish.Private fishermen in Lough Neagh can once again consume their catch, after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed it was safe. During the blue-green algae crisis of summer 2023, the FSA has issued precautionary advice against the consumption of recreationally caught fish. Its scientists wish that some toxins produced by algal blooms did not accumulate in the fish’s flesh. Fish from commercial fisheries are not included in the…

The new year begins on January 1st, and the Chinese New Year begins on February 10th. But for hunters and anglers in Minnesota, the new year is on March 1st, when hunting and fishing licenses go into effect. for 2024-25. About one million fishing licenses and 500,000 hunting licenses are sold each year throughout Minnesota. The licenses not only raise money to help preserve and manage Minnesota’s fish and game, but also provide valuable information on who is hunting and fishing across the state. “Having a fishing or hunting license with your name and address on it lets conservation officers…

Elder Services’ Kayla Brown-Wood, left, and a volunteer from the BFAIR day program deliver pet food to Carol Lecours, a member of the Meals on Wheels program. Staff from BFAIR, the Humane Society and Elder Services along with participants in BFAIR’s Community-Based Day Services Program celebrate the launch of the pet food assistance program on Tuesday. Laura Baran of BFAIR, left, Nicole McKeen of Berkshire Humane and Kayla Brown-Wood of Elder Services with a load of dog and cat food to be delivered as part of the Meals on Wheels program. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new component to the…

SELECT A REGION rectangleMade with Sketch.Press Release”Porcine Plasma Feed Market – DataM Intelligence”Dive into the porcine plasma feed market! Explore its expected growth, applications in animal feed, benefits for pig farmers, and upcoming trends impacting the industry…Wednesday, March 6th 2024, 1:24 PM CST”Porcine Plasma Feed Market – DataM Intelligence”Dive into the porcine plasma feed market! Explore its expected growth, applications in animal diets, benefits for pig farmers, and upcoming trends impacting the industry 2024-2031Pig plasma feed market size and forecast The global porcine plasma feed market reached US$ 1.0 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1.6 billion…

SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s Wednesday and it’s time for Paws to Care for our four-legged friends.This week, Pet Savers joins us on KTBS 3 News Midday to show us how we can make a big difference in the lives of furry friends.If you are interested in adopting, here are just a few of the agencies throughout ArkLaTex that you may want to contact. Shelter vs. RescueSome of the advantages of adopting from a shelter is that you can see many pets for adoption at the same time in their facility. Many shelters have a very easy or no screening process,…

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), an independent organization that guides state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards, recently shared concerns its for the current version of the proposed federal law that would defund the state. oversight and authority to review the marketing or labeling of pet food.The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024, otherwise known as the PURR Act, was introduced in Congress in mid-February, with the goal of creating a more streamlined federal regulatory process that would prohibit state governments from directly or indirectly establishing, maintaining, enforcing,…