SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tis the season for holiday décor. But all those haunted Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving centerpieces and Christmas ornaments present a hidden danger pet parents need to watch out for. In 2023 alone, pet medical insurance company Trupanion (Nasdaq: TRUP) received more than 24,000 foreign body ingestion claims. Foreign body […] The post ALERT: Foreign Body Ingestion (FBI) Can Cause a Holiday Horror appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

It’s Veterinary Technician Week! The below press release explains the valuable contribution these unsung heroes make to the pet care community. ST. CHARLES, Mo., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veterinary technicians are crucial to pet healthcare and the demand and necessity for this key role has continued to increase post pet boom. However, 47% of […] The post 6 Things You Should Know About Your Veterinary Technician appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

A new study conducted at the University of Liverpool has discovered many dog parents dismiss changes in their aging pets as symptoms of old age. Unfortunately, these changes can also be symptoms of serious health problems. The study included 600 dog guardians and 300 veterinarians. Pet parents were given a list of 48 indicators of […] The post Study: Is Your Dog Sick or Just Getting Old? appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

Plastics are a concern for humans and our pets, but humans have some limited regulatory protection from them. Microplastics have the same negative impact on pets as they do on people. When it comes to toxicity, pets may be more sensitive to the effects of chemicals in plastics but their toys and care products are […] The post Study: Plastics are Poisoning Pets appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

Dr. Renee Schmid is warning pet parents to keep all caffeinated products away from their pets. No longer limited to coffee or tea, caffeine can be found in pills, candy, gum and other products, often in high doses. Caffeine ingested by pets can increase their heart rate or cause an abnormal heart rhythm, elevate blood […] The post WARNING: Caffeine Products Can Poison Pets appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

Study Highlights & Clarification: The purpose of the following study was to evaluate the correlation among plasma, skeletal and cardiac muscle carnitine and taurine and whole blood taurine, and determine the effect of diet. Thirty-three mixed-breed hounds and 32 beagles were evaluated at Day 0, then had their diet changed to a randomized test diet. […] The post Dog Study: Nutrient Tests Unreliable for Diagnosing Cardiac Issues appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

New research conducted by Size Graf sheds light on the animals with largest and smallest brain size across the various vertebrate classes. The results indicate that the Ostrich does not have the largest brain size among birds, and Bony-eared Assfish does not have the smallest brain-body mass ratio across vertebrates. CLAYMONT, Del., Jan. 31, 2024 […] The post Research Reveals New Winners for Biggest and Smallest Brains appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

There are natural products available in virtually all pet care categories, including kitty litter. For many years, we only had the choice of clay or sand. Today, there are litters made from a wide range of natural products, including plant-based, wood, paper, seeds, nut shells, and even tofu! Many are considered to be safer for […] The post The Top 4 Types of Natural Kitty Litter appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

Have you ever been in peak condition? Or met someone who practically glowed with perfect health? That glow is vitality. They look good, they feel good, and their mind is as sharp as a kitten’s claw. Vitality is defined as “physical or mental vigor, energy,” by Dictionary.com, or “the power or ability to continue in […] The post 5 Science-Backed Natural Supplements for Vitality in Dogs appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more

Animal charities are often forgotten when human charities take over the holidays. From donations to volunteers, it’s a tough time of year for most of them. To give them a holiday helping hand, we’ve made this list and checked it twice! There are suggestions for product donations, handmade items, shopping shelter stores, and volunteering. I […] The post What do Animal Shelters Want to Find Under the Tree? appeared first on All Natural Pet Care ..read more