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Fleas and ticks are uncomfortable for pets and humans alike, and because these parasites can spread diseases and cause anemia, it is imperative that pet owners take steps to control them. Fortunately, there are many options available for controlling fleas and ticks on cats and dogs, making these pests less of a problem. To minimize flea and tick infestations and protect your pet… Comb your pet regularly, using a flea comb to remove eggs and debris that harbors fleas and ticks. Concentrate on the back of the neck and base of the tail, where these pests are most common. Keep...

Outstanding Pet Specialty Retailers Honored at Global Pet Expo Orlando, Fla.—Pet Business and the organizers of Global Pet Expo recognized ten outstanding pet specialty retailers at the Nineth Annual Retailer Excellence Awards presentation at Global Pet Expo 2020.     BEST ECOFRIENDLY RETAILER Agri Feed Pet Supply Knoxville, TN     Each year, the Retailer Excellence Awards recognize outstanding independent pet specialty retailers in a variety of categories that are vital to success in today’s hyper competitive marketplace. Nominations are accepted from manufacturers, distributors and other industry members, as well as the retailers themselves, and are judged by a panel of...

When social distancing is necessary, we have many options to entertain ourselves – books, videos, working from home, cleaning, gardening, board games, texting, online games, crafts, podcasts, and much more – but what about pets? Severe disruptions to our daily routines can be just as stressful to pets as they are to humans, but there are many ways to entertain your pets while social distancing and keep everyone safe. What Social Distancing Means to Pets For many pets that normally stay at home, social distancing won’t dramatically impact their lives or activities. For pets with more robust schedules of training...

Dogs are friendly, social animals, and a proper greeting is essential to establish and maintain the correct, safe human-dog relationship in a pack hierarchy. Whether you are greeting your own pet, a friend’s familiar dog, a working animal, or any other dog, knowing how to greet a dog the right way can make introductions much smoother for you and the animal. Why the Greeting Matters How you greet a dog is your first impression on the animal and helps establish your place in the dog’s pack. This will influence how the dog may respond to your voice, gestures, and commands,...

Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as they need physical exercise, and cognitive training games can be a fun way to sharpen your dog’s intelligence. There are many different ways to exercise your dog’s mental muscles, and by providing that exercise, you will help your dog have a happier, more fulfilling life. How Cognitive Training Helps Your Dog Cognitive training is brain training, solving puzzles and figuring out solutions to sharpen mental acuity. This helps dogs focus their energy into constructive activities, rather than a bored pet acting out such as causing damage, barking uncontrollably, or otherwise becoming destructive...