The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization with 1.2 million supporters in the Golden State, commends Assemblymember Pedro Nava, D-Santa Barbara, for introducing a bill to strengthen the state's animal fighting laws. "Spectators provide the fuel for ... [more]
Has your dog ever chomped on chocolate? Does your kitty like to snack on plants? In observance of National Poison Prevention Week (March 16 to March 22), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) sheds light on the most common dangers pets may encounter, and offers ... [more]
Animal Planet Pet Video (APPV), producer and distributor of award-winning pet-training videos, today announced the launch of its Shelter Helper program, offering 2 million free DVDs to pet parents in conjunction with Bayer Animal Health, the program's major sponsor. The first-of-its-kind program wil... [more]
Late last month, Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH) concluded the ninth year of its successful pet adoption campaign, surpassing the goal of 415,000 pet adoptions and finding homes for nearly 500,000 cats, dogs and other animals. IH4TH, which kicked off on Nov. 5, 2007 and ran through Jan. 3, is the w... [more]
Many pet owners spend time walking and grooming their pets but may not think about brushing their pets' teeth. The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) reports gingivitis and periodontal disease in dogs and cats have become widespread, and pet owners should take some simple actions to be... [more]
As millions of people make a resolution to lose weight this year, 54 million overweight cats and dogs in the United States also are in need of shedding a few pounds for their health's sake. Today, to help America's beloved pets start their path to a healthier lifestyle, the American Veterinary Medic... [more]
While Donald Trump's Apprentice generally leaves someone out in the cold by episode's end, the message of the show airing January 10, 2008, is very different. Trump and his teams of business-savvy celebrities will show their softer sides when they partner with PEDIGREE(R) Food for Dogs in an effort ... [more]