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Halloween not just for kids but pets, too!
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween is not just for children but, for our fur kids, too! Among the holiday celebrants, 17 percent of Americans will dress up their pets in costumes and pet parents will spend about $493 million on their pets. Additionally, some pet parents will buy treats, calming and other pet-friendly products. […]
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Best Dog Day Ever: Halloween Edition
Running Oct. 4 to Oct. 27 with 15 days total days of activations, the “Best Dog Day Ever: Halloween Edition” is the largest experiential event to date for The Dodo, a predominantly video-oriented, online publisher. The event, sponsored by Dyson and Target, will have about 8,000 to 10,000 pet owners (roughly six times the number […]
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Cats & Obesity
More than half (60%) of cats are overweight or obese[1] and obesity increases the risk of health problems, such as diabetes, reduced mobility, and reduced ability to groom. The high incidence of cat obesity, and more broadly pet obesity, is likely due to obesity awareness, a food-is-love culture, and stress that may come from implementing […]
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Pets & Tailgating
Why do people want to tailgate with their dogs? Our pet are our four-legged family members and we want to share our lives with them. Of course, we want to share the love the game with them. How do our pooches demonstrate the family team spirit? Dress up your pet in your favorite team colors. […]
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How Pets Make You More Desirable to Date
Single dog owners, rejoice! That furry friend of yours is not only your best friend, but also a great chance to meet a lifelong partner. As a dog owner myself (I have a beagle/chihuahua mix named Misha as well as a beagle puppy named Ellie), I’ve always believed that owning one makes you a more […]
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Celebrating National Dog Day
We love our dogs and they love us. For that, we’re eternally grateful. National Dog Day, always on August 26, honors our most loyal and adorable creature. Joining us to discuss how you can celebrate National Dog Day is Petrendologist Charlotte Reed, host of the syndicated radio show, The Pet Buzz. We are also joined by […]
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Cats, Cats, Cats
It’s estimated that 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. And about .6+ million live in Nevada. In this segment, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed will talk about caring for cats and what pet owners need to think about in terms of health, enrichment and pet care. Merrick Pet Care offers great meals for cats […]
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Better Pet Health, Wellness & Safety Products
You and your veterinarian make up the all-star team when it comes to promoting your pet’s health, wellness, and safety. But really, you’re the Most Valuable Pet Owner. How can you enhance your preformance? Educate yourself about pet health problems, pet news in your community that can affect your dog or cat’s well-being, new developments in proper […]
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Pets & CBD Products
CBD, one of the hottest consumer products in the marketplace today, is for pets, too!According to the Brightfield Group a leading cannabis research group, sales of CBD pet products quadrupled from $8 million to $32 million in 2017. Th research firm estimates the market could balloon to $1.16 billion in the U.S. alone by 2022. […]
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Trends in Pet Foods and Treats
According to market research, the total sales of dog and cat foods in the United States reached $27 billion for 2018. This represents a 4% growth over the previous year. Moreover, pet food retailers are looking to give pet owners more of what they want: health-promoting benefits, safe food options, and human food trends for […]
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