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Most pet owners are convinced that their furry family members have feelings, too. Fans of the animal-free lifestyle often express their skepticism, but proof of animals' emotions is well-documented. It's evident that common household pets (such as cats and dogs) are capable of expressing basic feelings of fear, excitement, contentment, and yes - even anxiety. Pet anxiety is most common in dogs, but even small mammals like hamsters and rabbits can be troubled at times. Anxiety in animals results in abnormal and sometimes destructive behavior, all of which can be disruptive to the entire family. If your pet demonstrates anxiety,...

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,...