Animals & Pets News

Enjoy the creature comforts with news about companies, retailers and leaders in the animal and pet care industry. Highlights include pet products and services, resources, accessories, research and partnerships of interest to animal and pet owners and those who cater to them.

New York Artist Judith Gwyn Brown Creates Fine Art Portraits of Pets for Charity

Portion of proceeds go to P.A.W.S. of the Vineyard to help island's needy animals. - July 28, 2011 - Judith Gwyn Brown

Steven Spitz – “The Vegan Petman” Tapped to Co-Host All Paws Pet Talk Radio with Dr. Ernie Ward from the Rachael Ray Show

New Show Will Cover Pet-Related Topics and Feature a Charitable Component. - July 28, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply

Earth Heart Inc. and Nu BowWow, LLC Announce Special Offer of Canine Calm for Next 50 Customers That Purchase the Puppy Starter Kit

Earth Heart’s Canine Calm all-natural calming mist for dogs is being offered as bonus item in Nu BowWow’s Puppy Starter Kit for a limited time to help new puppies adjust to their new home and environment. - July 21, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.

Trupanion Becomes the First Pet Insurance Provider in Puerto Rico

Dog and cat owners in Puerto Rico now have an option for pet insurance through Trupanion. - July 19, 2011 - Trupanion

Holistic Veterinary Care Hosts Off Doggie Launch Party During Piedmont Avenue's Monthly Art Walk Event

Join Holistic Veterinary Care during the Art Walk to watch live demonstrations of the new Off Doggie, see some adoptable cats and dogs, or just enjoy their free refreshments and funky tunes. - July 18, 2011 - Holistic Veterinary Care

KINAVET is Now Available from VetSource

VetSource is pleased to announce that KINAVET-CA1 (masitinib mesylate), a new treatment option to address severe mast cell tumors in dogs, is now available. Kinavet is an exciting new option for veterinarians and pet owners to manage and reduce this common form of canine skin cancer. Kinavet has... - July 15, 2011 - VetSource

Mompreneur, Carol O’Brien, to Unveil New Pet Product to Retailers at AmericasMart in Atlanta on July 15, 2011

Carol O’Brien, the CEO of Cleanicity, will introduce the new StikittyTM to the retail market at AmericasMart Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. - July 13, 2011 - Cleanicity

Steven Spitz of Big Apple Pet Supply Appears on Military Family Travel Radio

“Vegan Petman” Offered Expert Advice on How to Travel with Pets - July 10, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply

Big Apple Pet Supply to Provide $6,000 in Product to Animal Shelters and Rescues

Facebook Promotion Kicks off Inviting Animal Rescues and Shelters to Register to Win Animal Shelter Product Fund - July 10, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply

Aquatic Life Relocates; Expands U.S. Production

Aquatic Life, LLC proudly announces the expansion of its U.S. production and operations to a new location as of May 2, 2011. This move is part of the company’s commitment to providing the highest quality aquarium products by creating a new production area for U.S.-made light fixtures and... - July 06, 2011 - Aquatic Life

Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Fourth of July Advice to Pet Owners

Pet insurance company Trupanion offers tips to help ease the stress that pets often feel during the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2011 - Trupanion

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Travelling with Pets

Dr. Phil McHugh Discusses Pet Safety on the Road - July 02, 2011 - NCVMA

The Animal Endocrine Clinic Announces the Launch of Its Redesigned Website

Dr. Mark Peterson and the Animal Endocrine Clinic launch the most comprehensive, up-to-date website on the study of endocrinology. - July 01, 2011 - Animal Endocrine Clinic

Wysong and the Green Dog - Innovation in Pet Nutrition Meets Innovation in Sales and Marketing

Innovative pet food manufacturer partners with innovative live marketing and promotions company to benefit retailers. - June 29, 2011 - Green Dog Promotions LLC

Trupanion Pet Insurance Informs Dog Owners of a Rare Case of Salmon Poisoning

A suspected case of salmon poisoning in a dog insured by pet insurance provider Trupanion is a rare but serious condition that can affect any dog owner. - June 27, 2011 - Trupanion

SAFE Haven’s “Feed the Mind, Feed the Body” Sale

Safe Haven for Cats, located at the corner of Garvey Drive and Durant Road in North Raleigh, will be holding a Schwan’s Truckload Sale and book sale from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, July 16. The Schwan’s truck will be onsite from 12 noon to 3 pm that day. Many of the Schwan’s... - June 27, 2011 - SAFE Haven for Cats

A Calmer, Safer 4th of July for Dogs is Just a Mist Away with Canine Calm from Earth Heart, Inc.

Canine Calm proven to help dogs with stress and anxiety associated with July 4th fireworks and other holiday activities. - June 22, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.

Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Tips to Pet Owners in Case of a Hurricane

The summer months offer many great things, but for many parts of the country, it also brings the threat of hurricanes and other natural disasters. - June 13, 2011 - Trupanion

VetSource Awarded Vet-VIPPS Certification

VetSource, a leading provider of veterinary sponsored home delivery services, is pleased to announce that as of June 8th, 2011, it has earned Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (Vet-VIPPS) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Recognized for... - June 12, 2011 - VetSource

Pooch Enterprises, LLC, All-Natural Grooming Products for Dogs Receives Animal Wellness Magazine's Stamp of Approval

Pure Pooch today announced that Animal Wellness Magazine has designated the entire Pure Pooch line of all-natural grooming products for dogs the Animal Wellness Stamp of Approval and featured the line as a "Product Pick" for their June/July issue. “It is an honor to be singled out... - June 09, 2011 - Pooch Enterprises, LLC

Big Apple Pet Supply Announces the $10,000 Follow Me Animal Shelter Fund

Twitter Promotion Adds $1.00 for Every Person that Follows with Goal of Raising $10,000 in Product Funding for Animal Shelters and Rescues - June 08, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply

Canidae Pet Foods Expands Its Grain Free Pure Product Line with New Canned Formulas

Canidae Natural Pet Food Company has added two new grain free canned formulas to its Grain Free Pure line of natural, holistic dog food, helping its retailers to grow their businesses through increased sales of high-demand grain free products. - June 02, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company

Veterinarian-Created MeliHeal™ All-Purpose Healing Salves Now Available to Veterinarians, Farriers, and Other Dog and Horse Practitioners

Honey-Based Remedy Effectively Treats Wounds, Skin Allergies, and Other Common Equine and Canine Conditions. - June 02, 2011 - MeliHeal

Boulder-Based Whole Pets Announces Opening of New Store in Broomfield, Store Offers Large Variety of All-Natural Food and Supplies for Dogs, Cats and Small Animals

Whole Pets, an independently owned pet store offering all-natural, healthy pet food and supplies to Boulder County since 2001, has announced the opening of a second store in Broomfield, Colorado. Whole Pets’ new location offers the same superior customer service and trusted, healthy pet food... - June 01, 2011 - Whole Pets

Dean Calderon Captured on Video

K9 University, Dean Calderon and Motor Seikel Productions close a deal designed to rock the dog products training industry. - May 31, 2011 - K9 University, LLC

PetSimply.com Pairs Pet Lovers with Daily Deals

New collective buying site features 50-90% discounts on pet care needs. - May 31, 2011 - Petsimply LLC

Trupanion Sees First Claim for Javelina Attack

Pet insurance provider Trupanion recently paid an unusual claim – a dog attacked by a species of wild pig. - May 30, 2011 - Trupanion

The First Pet Stain & Odor Cleaning Product That Does Not Contain Fragrance, Detergents or Enzymes

The PetPeePee System introduces the PetPeePee Product made of Naturally Blended Minerals from the Dead Sea to break down pet urine in carpets & hard floors. The PetPeePee Product is completely odor-free, pet friendly, eco-friendly & organic. - May 29, 2011 - PetPeePee

GreaterGood Announces Grants for Animal Rescue Following Floods and Tornadoes

GreaterGood Network announced today that $30,000 in disaster relief grants have been sent to The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS), the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Petfinder.com Foundation. All three groups have been active in the Southeast following the recent tornadoes... - May 26, 2011 - GreaterGood

American Trakehner Association Announces 2011 Inspection Schedule

The American Trakehner Association will hold 2011 mare and stallion inspections throughout the U.S. and Canada. - May 25, 2011 - American Trakehner Association

Red Dog Introduces ‘Red’s Sheds’ Deer Antler Dog Treats - All-Natural, Organic Ground-Gathered Chews, Nature’s Oldest Treat

The Red Dog Company, a wholesale marketer of innovative, high-quality products for retail pet supply stores, has introduced Red’s Sheds Antler Treats, a healthy, long-lasting, 100 percent organic and sustainable chew treat harvested from the annual antler shedding of wild, free-range deer and elk. - May 24, 2011 - The Red Dog Company, LLC

World-Famous Pet P.I. Karin TarQwyn Endorses PetAmberAlert.com

Celebrity pet private investigator, Karin TawQwyn has partnered with PetAmberAlert.com. - May 22, 2011 - Pet Amber Alert

Pets for Patriots Takes the Hill at Inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration

Congressional members, veterans, supporters and their pets join May 25 event. - May 21, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

Big Apple Pet Supply Revolutionizes Outdoor Dog Play with the Launch of Fetch and Toss Dog Toy Collection

Line of Dog Toys Designed to Encourage Interactive Play between Dogs and their Owners - May 19, 2011 - Big Apple Pet Supply

All New Buzz Guard Natural Insect Repellent from Earth Heart Can Help Protect Dogs from Outdoor Pests

Buzz Guard has been favorably field-tested as a safe and healthy alternative to commercial pesticide based treatments by a variety of dog lovers and professionals. - May 19, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.

Local Dog Trainer Earns Certification as Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed ®

Local dog trainer, Holly H Santana, CPDT-KA of Croton on Hudson, NY has earned certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers ® (CCPDT®). Until the creation of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no true certification... - May 18, 2011 - Holly Santana

Pet Guests to Dine on HALO, Purely for Pets® Food, Treats at Pets for Patriots DC Fundraiser

Pets for Patriots secures HALO as exclusive pet food sponsor for its inaugural celebration in Washington, DC. - May 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

Pet Life Radio Unleashes "Gimme Shelter" - Animal Shelter Makeover Show

Join four friends from New Hampshire as they renovate no-kill animal rescues in desperate need across America. - May 13, 2011 - Pet Life Radio

Canidae Pet Foods Supports Pet Cancer Research with Felt Bike Raffle at Amgen Tour of California

To help promote Responsible Pet Ownership and healthy lifestyles, Canidae will conduct a charity raffle at the 2011 Amgen Tour of California to win a pair of Felt Beach Cruisers with all proceeds benefiting the AKC Canine Health Foundation to help in the fight against cancer in pets. - May 13, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company

Buy One Get One Free Coupon Available for Equidae Line of Super Premium Horse Feed

Canidae Pet Foods, Inc. (www.canidae.com), a United States manufacturer of natural, holistic pet foods and horse feed is making a Buy One Get One Free coupon available for a limited time for its Equidae line of premium steam extruded horse feed. - May 11, 2011 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company

Trupanion Named One of Best Companies with Work-Life Balance Beside Google, Netflix, and Others

Pet insurance company Trupanion encourages the bond between employees and their pets, and for that reason were named as a top company that supports work-life balance. - May 09, 2011 - Trupanion

Trio Unite to Serve Tampa Families and Pets in Need

Seaport Storage Channelside partners with Pets for Patriots in Memorial Day community pet food drive to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. - May 07, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

Specialist Veterinarian Provides Life Saving Treatment to Cats in Need

Dr. Mark Peterson of the Animal Endocrine Clinic treats shelter cats with radioactive iodine treatment to cure their hyperthyroidism. - April 30, 2011 - Animal Endocrine Clinic

All Natural Interactive Dog Chew, Quado, Gets New Pumpkin Flavor and Two Additional Sizes

NPIC releases new packaging for Quado, a new wheat-free, corn-free and soy-free pumpkin flavored Quado and two new sizes to add to it's current mint flavored Ginormous-sized Quado. - April 29, 2011 - Natural Polymer International Corporation

NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Litter Light Invention

Rachel P., Wisconsin-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Litter Light concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure designed to appeal to pet owners everywhere, the Litter Light... - April 29, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.