The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) praises the U.S. Congress for passing legislation to protect pet food safety as part of the massive Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 3580). The move to protect pet food was spearheaded by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Rosa ... [more]
According to the FDA, research shows that fleas could potentially bite your pet 400 times a day(1). That is 4,000 bites a day if your pet has just 10 fleas. Even though pet owners want to ensure the health and well-being of their beloved companions, sometimes the most well-cared-for pets can become ... [more]
It has been in the news for years about how secondhand smoke is a health threat to nonsmokers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that secondhand smoke is attributed with killing thousands of adult nonsmokers annually. If smoking is that harmful to human beings, it would make s... [more]
A recent HNK study revealed that the pet industry has hit an all time high. Victoria Beckham, Matt Dillon, Aston Kutcher, Elton John and Kate Hudson all have pets sporting Doggie Chic by Corey and other famous designers such as Gucci, Fendi, Hermes and Juicy Couture, organic foods, perfumes and hote... [more]
Say farewell to Fido and so long to Spot. According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, Max is the most popular dog and cat name for the fifth consecutive year. Following are the 10 most common dog and cat names based on a recent analy... [more]
The American Humane Association, in a statement today following Michael Vick's plea hearing in Richmond, Va., issued the following statement: Vick Penalties Should Be Appropriately Severe. Having admitted his guilt to dogfighting-related charges as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors... [more]
DNAPrint® Genomics today announced the launch of its new product, Doggie DNAPrint®, a new, easy-to-follow genetic test kit that will provide pet owners essential information for uncovering their dog's ancestry and breed. The recent public availability of the dog genome has provided the basis for the... [more]