Eight of the nation’s largest and most influential animal welfare organizations and foundations recently convened to create a position statement on the importance of transparency and sharing key data as defined by Shelter Animals Count. These organizations have now come to realize that the time has come for all shelters to collect and report this critical […]
For many pet owners, their animal is as close as any family member. Going away for an overnight trip without them can seem unthinkable, but there are times when pets just can’t come along for the trip. On these occasions, it’s important to find the best overnight accommodations for your animal so that not only are […]
For those of you that want to geek out for a minute, we would like to provide you with information on universal scanners. Of all the identified scanners in the market today, Avid’s patented universal readers, Home Again Universal scanner and Omni Max scanner by Datamars are the competitions for Peeva’s Universal Scanner currently being […]
Agility Training Please see vet street fororiginal source.* There are many kinds of organized sports and activities that you can do with your dog. Dog agility is a competitive sport in which a person (handler) directs a dog through a timed obstacle course. Handlers and dogs race against the clock as the dogs jump hurdles, […]
Dogs, renowned for their loyalty and companionship, are intricate beings with a myriad of emotions. But like all creatures, dogs too can exhibit aggression. Understanding this behavior is pivotal for ensuring the safety and well-being of both the canine and its human counterparts. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of dog aggression, encompassing […]
Dogs can get fat — really fat. This should come as no surprise, as more American adults and children suffer from obesity today than ever before, and that’s rubbing off on the pets as their two-legged companions dole out one too many treats. Though often hilarious, the consequences are dire. Overweight canines are at greater risk of health […]
It’s always a good time to become a pet owner. Having a pet means having a companion, a friend to talk to, something to love that will love you back. But it’s also a big decision, so make sure you’re making the right decision by choosing the pet that’s just right for you. New to […]
There seems to be a fair amount of confusion over what a microchip is and what a microchip isn’t. People often ask questions such as:Is there a GPS chip for dogs?Is there a GPS chip for cats?How much does it cost to put a GPS chip in a dog?Can you put a GPS chip in […]
Out of all technologies that have been developed, marketed and sold to pet owners over the past 30 years, microchips have the most potential in resolving the missing pet problem by far. They serve as the only permanent form of identification for pets because they are implanted, whereas everything else attaches to a collar and […]
Big data has become a buzzword and a “vague term”, with entrepreneurs, consultants, scientists, and the media. Big data is a pretty straightforward adjective applied to large data sets that are so large and complex that traditional data-processing software applications are inadequate to deal with them. Big data concepts initially referred to the obvious; volume, variety, and […]
