Pet food ingredients can make use of many parts of an animal that would otherwise be wasted. Every bone, cut and skin scrap used means more efficient use of the feed, water and other resources used to rear the livestock,...
Is pet food e-commerce growth beginning to slow? July 1, 2022 – Debbie Phillips-Donaldson The pet food market’s ongoing growth has been a very bright silver lining to the COVID-19 cloud of the past two-plus years, and a significant driver...
Among the millions of insect species on Earth, arthropod agriculture has adopted only a few types. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), crickets and mealworms are among those few insects raised for use as pet food ingredients. Crickets meet pet owner...
The 3-3-3 rule explains what you need to know about the adjustment period in the first three days, three weeks and three months after adopting a rescue dog. Understanding what to expect and how to help your rescue dog adjust...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udznuBNaSJw The cost of dog food is one of the biggest factors to consider before adopting a pet. With that being said, providing the best nutrition should be one of those factors as well. When done properly, making homemade meals...
My dog has cancer – what next? Finding support and trusted medical resources are the first steps when your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. A new database called Canine Cancer: Take C.H.A.R.G.E. (Canine Health and Registry Exchange) is a...
Calm, cool and collected; attentive and disciplined — surely those admirably trained service dogs who assist disabled people must complete a stringent certification and registration process, right? Actually, and perhaps surprisingly, no, service dogs don’t have to be certified or...
How to teach your dog to roll over is just one of many fun simple tricks to teach your dog. Before you begin, keep in mind that your training sessions should be short and fun. This dog trick is deceptively...
Pet food inflation in the U.S. rose to 9.1% in May 2022 versus May 2021, exceeding the 8.6% increase in the total Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2022. While year-to-date (YTD) through May, pet food inflation is at 5.7%,...
Losing your dog is hard as he’s one of the closest members of your family so having a memorial service is an important part of the grieving process: here’s how to do it. “For many, a memorial service or celebration...
