Arden Moore, the author of 19 pet books, editor of Catnip and founder of National Dog Party Day, will be taping a special hour-long episode of her show, "Oh Behave," from the National Dog Show presented by Purina on NBC-TV this Thanksgiving, November 24, 2011. Read more...
Greg Lund and Baron ("Bear") Kozy, owners of Bottled Ocean, an Orlando-based aquatic management solutions company, have been awarded a contract from Skanska USA Building Inc., to design and install a 1,500-gallon fish tank for Nemours Children's Hospital at Lake Nona, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2012.
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The winner of the second annual Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award was announced recently by Bayer HealthCare LLC. The winner of the award is Dr. Tanja Molby of Michigan.
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Spectrum Brands, Inc. agreed to sell $200 million of senior secured notes in early November, 2011. Spectrum Brands, Inc., is the parent company of United Pet Group and the parent of Spectrum Brands Holdings of Madison, Wisconsin.
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LEI Medical founder and company president, Brian Lawson, proudly announced that one of his widely used inventions in veterinary anesthesiology equipment, a special "pop-off" valve, is being used in Banfield Pet Hospitals.
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Claire Harlin writes for San Diego Pets magazine and has frequently been the author of their cover stories. A lifelong animal lover, Claire grew up around animals, her father being a well-known surgeon and exotic veterinarian in Oklahoma.
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Radio Systems, the parent company to PetSafe, makers of Invisible Fence brand of wireless fencing, has announced the release of Lickety Stik lickable dog treat. Touted as compact, pocket-friendly, and one calorie in every "lick," the product is released in time for holiday gift giving.
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Solid Gold, one of the nation's leading pet food brands, announces the winners of its first semi-annual Show Drawings held at SuperZoo in Las Vegas.
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Cancer is the #1 Killer of Dogs. A newly published book co-authored by two recognized veterinarians addresses just about every question a dog owner would want (or need) to know about canine cancer.
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Dog treat company, The Organic Hound Co., recently announced an increased online retail presence, with the addition of two new e-tailers carrying Organic Hound on their virtual shelves.
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Global Industry Analysts announced the release of a global report of the pet foods markets. In the report, the global market is projected to reach $95.7 billion dollars by the year 2017 with macro regional economic conditions, pet population and consumer attitudes driving the market.
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In a recent episode of Pet Life Radio, actor Ryan O'Neal talked to celebrity pet lifestyle coach, Megan Blake. O'Neal chatted with Blake about his dog, Mozart, whom he rescued during the taping of the reality show, The O'Neals, which aired recently on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
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A pet service company has developed a unique twist on a familiar concept: pet adoptions. Offering nationwide pet adoptions and re-homing, pet finder services, home boarding of dogs and cats, pet home cleaning, dog walking, and pet transportation, Pet Pros has announced an innovative pet adoption process.
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The Women in the Pet Industry Association (WPIA) announced it will hold its first two-day gathering in Nashville, Tennessee in 2012. The two-day event is touted as a networking meeting and expo with seminars, panels, exhibitors, and networking.
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With declining sales and increased competition given as two of the main factors, aquatic retailers, like many businesses, are feeling the impact of the current economic climate. In an interview with Pet Product News International (PPNI) it is revealed that changing market circumstances may help the industry swim upwards in the future.
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Vets Plus, Inc. (VPI), manufacturer and distributor of animal health and nutrition products, recently announced the launch of Probios Soft Chews for dogs. The chews are touted as containing both probiotics and prebiotics for healthy digestive system maintenance in dogs.
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Steve Vale has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing, with Vets Plus, Inc. (VPI), a manufacturer of animal health supplements. Vale has more than 25 years of experience in the animal health industry and most recently held the position of Senior Key Account Manager with Chr. Hansen.
With billions of dollars being spent in the pet industry every year and millions of travelers taking Fido and Fluffy along, one jet company has stepped up to embrace this clientele. Magellan Jets works with pet owners to ensure their pets can fly safely, carefully, and with a pet-friendly crew aboard. In addition to the welcoming staff, rest stops and toys for pets are included on all Magellan Jet flights.
Singer/songwriter Willie Nelson is showing his support in favor of passage of Ohio House Bill 14. This legislation, if passed, would remove canine profiling from Ohio's law books. Having already passed the Ohio House of Representatives, it is now up for consideration by the Senate.
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GoodPawsGoodCause.org, a website connecting people and pets, is offering branded apparel and accessories for pet owners. Some of the lines include find Fur A Home, Fur A Cure, and Fur The Earth. Fur A Home supports animal shelters, Fur A Cure supports cancer organizations and Fur The Earth supports earth conservation.
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