Raise a Green Dog (with authors Leslie May and Johann The Dog) has evolved from a simple Squidoo lens launched in 2007, to a ever-growing popular blog into a complete website.
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An article published by DVM Magazine recently provided insights into the veterinary services market. A study from Bayer/Brakke/NCVEI shows a drop in veterinary caseloads. Additionally, the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) notes a drop in the salaries of new graduates from vet schools coupled with escalating debt.
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Nestle Purina PetCare's parent company, Nestle, ranked among the top 11 companies in the world for corporate sustainability practices. The agency responsible for declaring this accolade is Two Tomorrows, a United Kingdom-based company, with its Tomorrow's Value Rating.
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ProLabs was recently launched by AgriLabs, a marketing and sales company specializing in product introductions in all animal health species. As the largest distribution network in the United States, ProLabs is a division of AgriLabs focused on the introduction, marketing and over-the-counter sales of health care products for companion animals.
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Mintel, a global supplier of consumer, product, and media intelligence released an assessment about the future growth of the pet products industry. The future is very optimistic for pet products, according to Mintel, with as a steady growth rate expected. In fact, the pet product industry is expected to increase by 33 percent over the next five years.
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Earth Heart, Inc., a manufacturer of quality wellness products for pets, recently introduced Travel Calm, an all-natural mist that is a safe and healthy solution for travel shy dogs. Created to help soothe restlessness and upset tummies during all forms of travel, the mist is formulated with pure essential oils that have been traditionally used in natural remedies, such as lavender and geranium for relaxation, and ginger for stomach upset.
GoodGuide.com, a website devoted to rating pet food products launched in early 2011, recently awarded Hill's Science Diet Senior 11+ Age Defying Cat Food with its highest ranking. The website provides consumers with rating and details about the health, environmental and social performance of products and companies.
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Camp Bow Wow, a chain of dog day care and overnight camps located across North America, recently announced a new location at The Woodlands, Texas. Lee and Kristi Franklin and a team of Certified Camp Counselors will be at the helm of this new business.
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Vibrant Pets, a manufacturer of supplements for pet health, recently announced a 10 percent increase in product line. Vibrant Pets touts its formulas on results shown in pets within two weeks.
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Dr. Marty Becker, best-selling author, syndicated pet columnist, and frequent media guest, recently issued a call-out to veterinarians: provide safe and credible information to clients.
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MarineDepot.com, founded in 1997 by Ken Wong, recently named their inaugural "Best of Awards", honoring the top products and brands in the aquarium industry.
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The Parent's Choice Awards Committee recently revealed their 2011 selections for the "Best Of" in a multitude of children's categories including games, toys, puzzles and more. Flying Poodles – A Christmas Story, won for Best Mobile App 2011 in the Fun Stuff category for children.
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Dawgs on the Go announced the launch of a new product dubbed DawggieGoPak. Touted as an organizer for necessities of urban dog owners and on-the-go suburban parents to properly care for their dogs, DawggieGoPak has many features for active pet parents.
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The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters recently awarded The Wag Pack, LLC, an Alexandria-based pet care company, as its business of the year.
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With some statistics showing that the average user to Facebook spends about 15 hours per month on the social media website, retailers are encouraged by Pet Business magazine to embrace the tool in their marketing efforts.
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More and more pet product manufacturers have become more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious in recent years, reports Pet Product News International. Though costly to succeed in the enviro-friendly mantra, more companies are taking note and stepping up to the challenge.
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Just Food For Dogs recently announced the addition of Dr. Oscar E. Chavez, DVM to their Canine Nutrition team. Dr. Chavez will serve in the capacities of staff veterinarian and Professor of canine clinical nutrition.
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Alan Lazar is a writer who lives with his family and three dogs in Los Angeles, Calif. ROAM is his first novel. ROAM is touted as an eye-opening look at the human condition. Roam is an insightful story about families, love lost and found, and the three-legged dog named Nelson that brings them all together.
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The Fundraising Plan from Heritage Designs has been launched with the goal of enabling nonprofit groups to easily create a fundraising plan that will serve as a guide for an organization's fundraising activities.
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Senior management executives from the Olde Towne Pet Resort, with two locations in Springfield and Dulles, Virginia, recently completed training from the Ritz Carlton Leadership Center.
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