Author: Petz

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…

I had a great cat show day in Ventura!It was really cold, though! Especially in the morning. My man wrapped me in his scarf to keep me warm.My person is also cold. He even used me to warm his hands. Eventually he got a cup of coffee, just to use as a hand warmer.As soon as the morning chill subsided, people began to show up and pay attention to me.I did wear some of the sweaters I brought!My man paired my sweater dress with a necklace I got at the last show.And look what else my man has from the…

Regular pet grooming is essential for maintaining your pet’s overall health and well-being. Not only does this keep them looking and smelling their best, but it also helps to identify and prevent potential health problems. Grooming your pet regularly can help improve their physical and mental health in a number of ways. (Pet grooming near me) One of the most obvious benefits of regular pet grooming at home is that it helps keep your pet’s coat and skin in good condition. A clean and well-groomed coat is less likely to develop mats and tangles, which can be painful for your…

This is a revival of a post from March 2020, rewritten. I wanted to play the accompanying video in my recent webinar, but had to cut it for time. So here it is on the blog instead! Why do dogs seem OK with certain sounds and smells that are horrible to us? This is not a clickbait question. I am asking. I wonder about this because of an observation. I’m not talking about a sudden, loud sound. That’s an easy answer. Sounds that are very loud and sudden can trigger the mammalian acoustic startle response, a group of reflexes that…

An unexpected visitor enters a family’s backyard with no intention of causing harm, but instead, he’s there for one thing and one thing only—a dog toy.A camera set up outside captured the moment a coyote snuck into the backyard. As it approached the house, the wild animal saw the toy. He grabs it and makes a quick escape, but not before some thorough testing.The coyote was seen playing with a toy in the grass. He had to make sure it was strong enough to handle his strength. After all, a coyote’s bite force is about 727 PSI, while the average…

Providing a complete and balanced diet is important when you are raising any pet. When it comes to reptiles, a complete and balanced diet is essential to their health, as they can quickly decline when the right nutrients are not offered daily. Failure to do so may result in irreversible health consequences. Calcium is the most important nutrient for your reptile. When your reptile is deficient in calcium, their bones weaken over time which can lead to fractures and severe weakness. How do I know if my reptile is getting enough calcium every day? Taking your reptile for regular exams…