Category: Pets News

PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to greet you and some can even recognize their own names. The surprising warmth of this ancient cold-blooded creature has made it popular for pets for families with pet dander allergies and for retirees. After years of living pet-free (save one vicious betta fish), my family and I decided to adopt a captive desert tortoise. Fittingly, it was a slow and steady…

Wales is on track to become the first UK nation to ban snare, after a vote in the Senedd backed criminalizing what campaigners say is a cruel and indiscriminate way to trap wild animals. The wire traps are used by gamekeepers and farmers across the country in efforts to catch foxes, which would otherwise hunt lambs and gamebirds. But critics say the traps cause animals immense suffering, and that non-target species are regularly caught. The Welsh government’s agricultural (Wales) bill, which looks likely to pass in the next few weeks, will make the use of snare in Wales an offense…

May 22 (Reuters) – Walmart Inc (WMT.N) said on Monday it has signed a deal with pet telehealth provider Pawp to offer the retailer’s subscribed members access to veterinary professionals via video or text without an appointment. Walmart+ customers can use Pawp’s services for a year from Tuesday, the top US retailer said, as it looks to tap growing demand for pet telehealth from inflation-hit customers looking for cheaper alternatives. The deal also lines up with Walmart’s push to compete better with Amazon (AMZN.O) on the e-commerce turf by rolling out more services and value deals. Pet retailer Chewy (CHWY.N)…

Yvethe Tyszka is a creative and dynamic global marketing executive at Zesty Paws & Solid Gold Pets. getty Global Pet Expo is the largest pet industry trade show in the world and the place where pet industry professionals gather to showcase their new products, network, attend educational seminars and events, and stay up to date on the latest trends in the pet industry. From personalized nutrition to smart pet tech and sustainable toys, we saw lots of new and exciting trends and ideas coming to life at the 2023 show in March. Here are some of my favourites: CBD Products…

A local veterinary clinic says a shortage of vets and vet technicians has created an overwhelming workload in the city THUNDER BAY — Some pet owners in the Thunder Bay area are traveling to animal clinics south of the border or a few hours away because they can’t get appointments in the city unless they’re already registered. It’s an ongoing situation, not just a recent development, as at least one local clinic hasn’t accepted new clients for the past five years. A spokesperson at another clinic has offered an explanation, saying veterinarians are already badly overworked due to a shortage…

Cackles was not technically a pet, I suppose, and certainly not the border collie I desperately craved, but she was my favorite goose. She was physically difficult to pet, but I tried my best, stroking her long, muscular neck. I sang to her nightly while she sat there quacking along. Or quacking in protest. It was hard to know the difference. I was very proud of her. No one else I knew had geese, except for the Ballantine’s distillery down the road, which had about 100 guards the whiskey. But no one from Ballantine’s went to my school, so that…

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A BC brewery is offering pet lovers a chance to have a photo of their furry friend featured on the label of a limited-release beer in a first-of-its-kind fundraiser for a Canadian charity. Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada launched its “Animals and Ales” contest last week in partnership with two breweries, one of which is Vancouver’s Luppolo Brewing Co. Photos can be uploaded online and in order to vote, a donation is required: five dollars gets five votes. “This is such a fun way to celebrate animals and those who love them, while also honoring and supporting veterinarians who…