Steve King, CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), announced today that U.S. sales of pet products and services are nearing $100 billion for the first time, as 2019 spending reached $95.7 billion. The announcement came during Global Pet Expo, the largest annual pet products trade show presented by APPA and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has recently awarded over $2.1 million in 36 new canine health research grants. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2020, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) awards grants for research projects that meet the highest scientific standards and [...]
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the dog show icons pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Tom Cannon, Anne Rogers Clark, and Jane Forsyth. Thank you to [...]
To reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine are evaluating a new therapy to treat dogs with clinical urinary tract infections (UTI). The team is conducting a multicenter clinical trial comparing a biotherapeutic treatment with conventional antimicrobial therapy. If successful, the new [...]
Statistics released ahead of Crufts suggest old favourites making a comeback New data released by dog welfare organisation, the Kennel Club, shows the shape of Britain’s favourite dogs shifting – and native breeds could be making a comeback Of the top ten fastest breeds which gained popularity in the last year, half are British native breeds, [...]
Following the outbreak of novel Coronavirus in China, the Kennel Club and the NEC will be taking enhanced measures to help protect our visitors, exhibitors, clients and staff at Crufts 2020 taking place on the 5th - 8th March. We are monitoring the situation closely and we continue to follow advice from the World Health Organisation and [...]
The brand’s popular Wellness CORE® family of high-protein, nutrient-dense recipes now has new additions to answer pet parents’ call for more poultry-free and grained options. The launch of a fish-based Wellness CORE RawRev™ recipe and the introduction of high-quality, wholesome grains recipes empowers pet parents to choose the best diet for their dog without sacrificing the high-quality nutrition of Wellness CORE.
Show Name: Ochlockonee River Kennel Club of Florida NOHS Results Location: Tallahassee, FL Show Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Show Photographer(s): Tom Nutting • Website: www.nutting.net NOHS Judge: Mrs. Linda Clark NOHS Dog Reg: GCH Vykons Every Mile A Memory RN CGC TKA [Dog] NOHS Breed: Alaskan Malamute NOHS Handler: Cassandra Jones NOHS Owner: C & [...]
Today Nestlé Purina announced the expansion of its Clinton, Iowa, factory. The expansion represents a $140 million investment that will allow Purina to meet a growing demand from pet owners for nutritious, science-based dog and cat foods using high-quality and trusted ingredients. Purina, which employs 360 people in Clinton, established local operations in 1969. The expansion will add new processing [...]
The number of overseas dogs due to compete at Crufts 2020 has seen a significant drop for the first time in around a decade, marking a potential sign of concern amongst dog owners about travelling in a post-Brexit world, and an indicator of the possible implications Brexit will have on future four-legged international entries to [...]
