Pet Project: Expensive pet food may not actually be worth it, according to experts

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Do you have to spend more to get the quality food you need for your pet’s health? According to veterinary experts, the answer is not necessarily. As Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains, the higher price of premium pet food brands doesn’t necessarily mean the nutritional value is better. It is … Read more

Resident, pet escape fire set off by sparking laptop

…IS A REPORT REQUEST…TO THE GLYNN COUNTY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION. OVER TO HINESVILLE NOW… A FIRE TONIGHT IN A HOUSE… LEFT A MAN AND HIS DOG STRANGE. THIS HAPPENED ON THE 300 BLOCK OF CONNOR COURT IN HINESVILLE … JUST OFF WEST 15TH STREET … ACCORDING TO FIRST RESPONDERS … THE FIRE STARTED JUST AFTER … Read more

Pet surrendered for rental requirement

The House of Lost Dogs has seen an increase over the past three years in the number of people surrendering their pets in the hope of securing a lease. Despite new laws that came into effect in 2020 granting tenants the right to own a pet in their rental, the number of pets listed in … Read more

Pet owners urged to be cautious following reports of dogs becoming ill after playing in Tokai river

Dog walkers in the Tokai area have raised concerns after their dogs fell ill after playing and swimming in the Prinskasteel River in the Tokai Forest. (Oli Scarff/AFP) Dog owners are advised to exercise caution when bringing their pets into the Tokai Forest. A community organization warned that many dogs had become ill after playing … Read more

Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during the eclipse

Cibolo, TX – Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz urges pet owners to take precautions. “Only take your pet if you think they’re going to be used to something like this,” said Fritz, a veterinarian at CityVet-Cibolo Crossing. “Otherwise, it’s probably better for them … Read more

UK Pet Food announces Rupert Phillips as new chair

UK Pet Food, the trade association for the UK pet food industry, has appointed a new chair. Taking up the role is Rupert Phillips, managing director of pets (UK and Ireland) at Spectrum Brands, who will serve a two-year term. During its mandate, the Association will focus on the core pillars of safety and standards, … Read more