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Pet owners who are looking for natural recipes for their dogs and cats can turn to SpiritDetox.com for a series of complimentary online recipes. The recipes, which will be offered over the next three months, all feature raw food ingredients to improve pet health. Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2013 SpiritDetox.com (http://www.spiritdetox.com), an online retailer known for clay based health, wellness and pet care products, now offers pet owners an additional pet health resource with...
WEST JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Technical, the nation's leading non-OEM molecular imaging solutions provider, has acquired Genesis Medical Imaging, a leader in diagnostic imaging service, refurbished systems and parts. This strategic acquisition will allow BC Technical to strengthen its capabilities in PET/CT and SPECT/CT, and expand its nationwide service coverage to now include standalone CT and MR. The expansion also positions BC Technical for PET/MR as it...
Birdfeeders.com would like to welcome the No/No Wild Bird Feeders™ brand to it’s online family of leading bird feeder brands including Perky-Pet®. Lititz, PA (PRWEB) January 12, 2013 Bird enthusiasts are always searching for durable, long-lasting feeders that are worth the money, allowing them to enjoy their favorite hobby year after year. Now that Birdfeeders.com offers No/No Wild Bird Feeders™ enthusiasts don’t have to look as hard. No/No feeders can now be purchased by...
HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&G Group ("M&G"), one of the three leading producers in the Americas of PET for packaging applications, announced today that it has signed a US$ 1 billion engineering, procurement and construction contract ("EPC Contract") with Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. ("SEG") for the turnkey construction in Corpus Christi (Texas, US) of the world's largest single line PET plant with a capacity of 1 million tons per year (2.2 billion...
Trupanion’s Dr. Kerri Marshall discusses the importance of pet insurance for shelter pets. Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 Trupanion, the leading provider of pet insurance in North America, today was featured on the popular home improvement series Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime Television, as part of the “Designing Pet Spaces of Hope - Adopt A Shelter” series. The series profiled the McKamey Animal Center, an animal shelter in Chattanooga, Tenn. that housed 8,400 homeless...
MIAMI, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent petMD survey on the topic of pet nutrition revealed confusion among pet owners regarding the nutritional needs of dogs and cats. While 57 percent of respondents rightfully look to pet food labels for information about the ingredients in their pet's food, what is written on the labels is often misinterpreted. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110802/PH45832LOGO) "Understanding how to feed our pets properly is critical to...
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- No one sets out to be a mediocre parent. To be a great parent, one must prepare for the arrival of a child and educate themselves on all aspects of the child's life. Similarly, new pet parents must take many of these same steps to ensure the pet has everything they need to thrive in the new environment. With many families welcoming pets into their homes over the holidays, Petco is offering a number of educational seminars in January to provide...
True-Dose donated its Calming Treatment to animal shelters in New York and New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy to help reduce the animals’ stress. Saint Louis, Missouri (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 Hurricane Sandy was one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. While this storm left millions of people without power and displaced thousands from their homes, it also left pets in the same horrible situation. In the wake of the storm, True-Dose sent its Calming Treatment to shelters in...
With all of the excitement of New Year’s Eve upon us, many people are choosing to make resolutions for the New Year. VetDepot is suggesting owners include their pets in their resolutions for a happier and healthier 2013. Encinitas (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 It’s that time of year again! The ball is about to drop in Times Square, the celebrations are about to begin, and people across the country are jotting down their resolutions for the New Year. With 2013 just hours away, VetDepot is...
Waterless Bathing Cloth can help keep pets clean throughout the winter months without drying out or irritating the skin. Nixa, Mo (PRWEB) December 28, 2012 Winter time often brings a new set of challenges when it comes to maintaining the health and cleanliness of your pet’s skin and coat. The cold weather can often dry out the skin causing excessive itching. VetraCare Pet has developed an over-the-counter Bathing Cloth to clean and deodorize pets without the use of water. According...
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The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog originated as an experiment in 1955 in the former Czech Republic. The breed was created by breeding a German Shepherd with a Carpathian Wolf, in attempts to create a "wolfdog" which blended the qualities of a dog and a wolf. The breed looks the part. The build of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, as well as its hair are wolf-like. The color of its coat is gray, with either a yellow or silver tint and a light mask. Its hair is straight and thick. The breed stands over...
A Chausie is a hybrid between the Jungle Cat and a Domestic cat, typically the Abyssinian. A Chausie can weigh 15 to 30 pounds with the males being larger than the females. Their breeding began in the 1960s or 1970s to provide a safer alternative to having wildcats as pets. Because of their size, Chausies require much more space for activity. Like normal cats, they cane take up to 2 to 3 years to reach full size. There are not many known health issues associated with this breed, but they...
The European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of rabbit native to southern Europe. European Rabbits are small, gray-brown mammals ranging from 13 to 18 in (34 to 45 cm) long, and are approximately 3 to 5 pounds (1.3-2.2 kg) in weight. They have four sharp incisors (two on top, two on bottom) that grow continuously throughout their life. They also have two peg teeth on the top behind the incisors. Rabbits have long ears, large hind legs, and short, fluffy tails. Rabbits move by...
