What do humans and guinea pigs have in common? Unlike other animals, our bodies cannot manufacture vitamin C, so both people and guinea pigs need to supplement vitamin C through diet. Lack of vitamin C in our diet causes a disease commonly known as scurvy. In guinea pigs, vitamin C deficiency can cause a wide … Continue reading Best Sources of Vitamin C for Your Pet Guinea Pig
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak in Backyard Poultry
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has traced a recent Salmonella outbreak that has sickened almost 1,000 people around the US to recently acquired chicks and ducklings. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes the foodborne illness known as salmonellosis. It is commonly found in raw or undercooked meat and poultry, eggs, … Continue reading CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak in Backyard Poultry
Summer Safety Tips for Community Cat Caregivers
Community cats--unowned stray and/or feral cats that live outdoors--are common in all types of neighborhoods. Many kindhearted people who live in these communities provide food and shelter for the homeless cats in their area. The hot summer months can be as hard on these kitties as cold winters. Alley Cat Allies has prepared a … Continue reading Summer Safety Tips for Community Cat Caregivers
Top Pet Food Trends of 2020
This year’s Global Pet Expo, a convention hosted by the American Pet Products Association and the Pet Industry Distributors Association, highlighted some new product trends that are driving the pet food market this year. A Switch from Grain-Free to Grain-Friendly Diets The grain-free pet food trend, which was growing in popularity over the past few … Continue reading Top Pet Food Trends of 2020
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month
An important animal awareness holiday happens in March: Pet Poison Prevention Month. The ASPCA urges pet owners to be mindful of the following common pet poison hazards: Household cleaning products Pesticides (insect and rodent) Certain people foods Automotive products (like antifreeze) Medicines (human and pet, Rx and OTC) House and yard plants Certain flea and … Continue reading March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month