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Overview: The 2024 List includes 43 different brands of pet food; 30 brands offer cat foods, 42 offer dog foods. Styles of pet foods include cooked (sold frozen and shelf stable), raw, freeze dried, dehydrated, canned (one option), and dried (two options). 42 brands are sold in the US, some regionally. 14 brands sell in Canada. 10 brands sell outside of North America. All companies provided verification of: Human food grade ingredients; Human grade supplements (if applicable); Organic or non-GMO ingredients (if applicable); and Meats from animals raised by humans (if applicable). Press here to order. Note: The 2024 List…

COLORADO RIVER DELTA, MEXICO—A new tool can better support habitat in the Colorado River Delta by identifying key areas for restoration, according to a new study published in Journal of Environmental Management. This significant scientific contribution will allow for the optimization of limited water and financial resources in the Colorado River Delta, which, due to significant restoration efforts, is reviving with birds and other wildlife. “We’re really pleased that we can take the guesswork out of identifying the best sites in the Delta for restoring one of the world’s most important bottlenecks for birds,” said Joanna Grand, Director of Spatial…

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Animals and humans are infected by tick bites. It is a common misconception that Lyme disease is caused by ticks, because ticks only spread the disease. Lyme disease is primarily spread by Ixodes ticks. They usually feed on deer and other wildlife such as rabbits and foxes. Lyme disease is common in North America and affects all types of mammals, including humans. It is not common in cats, but they can also become infected. What is Lyme Disease in Cats? Lyme disease in cats is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi…

Welcome to National Pet Immunization Awareness Month The month of August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month, and the perfect time of year to review your pets annual vaccination regimen to ensure their continued protection. Vaccinating your pets is the most effective defense against various possible diseases. For youngsters, puppies and kittens should receive their initial vaccination at 8 weeks of age. After that, they will need booster shots every 4 weeks until about 20 weeks of age to develop comprehensive immunity. It is very important to complete the entire vaccination sequence. Neglecting booster vaccinations can result in incomplete protection,…

Food insecurity is a huge problem in America. Statistics show that 44 million Americans, from young to old, are food insecure. Another surprising number? One hundred percent of the counties in our fifty states report hungry citizens, meaning hunger is coming to every corner of the country. And it’s not just people who have trouble eating. So are their pets. With roughly two-thirds of US homes having cats and dogs, many families struggle to provide regular meals for their furries and often turn to sharing human food with their pets. But thanks to you, families can stay together and give…

A look at how ethical pet accessories can have a global impact, with Jennifer Wong and Santos Agustin of Gone to the Dogs, and Jenny Huang of JPMorgan Chase. When Jennifer Wong and Santos Agustin decided to start a local business in their Brooklyn neighborhood, they never imagined its global reach. Two friends, both avid dog owners, wanted to bring handmade pet goods to the masses. They also want to ensure that the artisans they work with are treated well and paid fairly. “It was very important to us when we created our brand that we could be completely transparent,”…

The world of exotic pets is vast and fascinating, and ferrets, with their playful and inquisitive nature, have become a popular choice among pet lovers. As a responsible pet owner, ensuring your ferret’s health and well-being is a top priority, and that includes understanding vaccination needs. A question we often hear is, “Do Ferrets Need Rabies Shots?” Understanding Rabies in Ferrets Rabies is a deadly disease that is primarily transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Although it is more common in wild animals, our pets can contract the disease if they come into contact with infected wildlife or…

We’ve got super deals across the store all year round, with Christmas just around the corner our staff have flagged up some of the best value items that caught their eye this month.DAM U4x Bite-Alarm Set 2+1 Green/Red RRP £214.99 Now £40 2 x Bite Alarm, Receiver and CaseA good, reliable set of bite alarms is an absolute must for any specimen carp or pike angler and the DAM U4x 2+1s is easily the best priced set we’ve seen in a long time. With dropback indication via light and sound, a receiver with a range of up to 100 meters…

Tina Cruz, a single mother of three teens, has done a lot to cut household expenses but says she’s at the point where stretching her hard-earned income can no longer keep up with higher expenses, from groceries to electricity.He wasn’t the only one who felt this way. Prices of basic consumer goods and services in Guam increased by 6.9% in the third quarter of 2023 from the previous year.It is based on a key measure of local inflation, the quarterly consumer price index report from the Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans.Although inflation is not as bad as in previous…

Blue Jays often take the lead, but this female Northern Cardinal stands her ground at a bird feeder. Photo by Janet/Adobe Stock. From the Winter 2024 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. When hordes of chickadees, finches, and woodpeckers descend on a backyard bird feeder, fights are bound to erupt: Sometimes getting a choice morsel means entering your position. Minimizing conflict in these situations is good for birds, says Cornell Lab of Ornithology Research Associate Eliot Miller: “It takes energy to fight, and it can be dangerous, so it usually makes sense to avoid it. ” In 2017, a…