Amid the global outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19, pet parents find themselves wondering if their furriest friends are at risk of catching the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the short answer is no – your cat is safe from coronavirus. Their website states, “At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets […]
Out of an abundance of caution, IcelandicPlus LLC of Ft. Washington, PA, is recalling its Capelin Pet Treats because some of the fish have exceeded the FDA compliance guideline for fish larger than 5 inches. The FDA has determined that salt-cured, dried, or fermented un-eviscerated fish larger than 5 inches have been linked to outbreaks
Amid the growing concerns around the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is providing information on keeping animals safe during a human health crisis and encouraging pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infection results from
For thousands of years, our companion animals have been our best friends in good times and bad. Now, as we face one of the worst pandemics in modern history, accompanied by the fear and loneliness that come hand in hand with the isolation of mandatory quarantining, we have a chance to make a difference in
A bill to ban the declawing of cats has been proposed for Florida’s 2020 legislative session. Last July, New York became the first state to outlaw the practice of declawing cats unless medically necessary, and now Florida is lining up to do the same. Senator Lauren Book has proposed a bill similar to the one
Under a newly proposed bill, New York may join Maryland and California to become the third state in the nation to ban the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits from retail pet stores. In an effort to target puppy and kitten mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in New
An epic battle between a black-and-white cat named Max and three coyotes was all captured on Maya Gurrin’s home security camera at her Los Angeles home. Gurrin and her husband were watching a movie when she noticed a shadow of a tail outside. When she went outside to look, she saw three coyotes surrounding her
After conducting a survey of their users, digital music service, Spotify, found that 71% of pet owners worldwide play music especially for their pets. We enjoy listening to it at home, at work, in the car, in the store, and almost any place we go. Music appears to hit upon our stressful lives pretty much
NORTH AMERICAN CONTEST INVITES SHELTERS, SUPPORTERS AND ALL CAT LOVERS TO HELP MORE OVERLOOKED CATS FIND FOREVER HOMES As part of the Company’s continuing mission of putting pets first, Petcurean, a premium food manufacturer for cats and dogs, is thrilled to announce the return of “Uplift the Underdog: Cat Edition”. Like previous editions, the intention
The J. M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of Special Kitty® wet, canned cat food due to health concerns potentially associated with ingredients believed to not meet the Company’s quality and safety standards. The specific product is Special Kitty® Mixed Grill Dinner Pate. In addition to being sold individually this product is also sold
