Although humans may enjoy the festivities of July 4th, the holiday can be a very anxious and scary time for pets. More pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than at any other time of the year, according to the American Kennel Club. OC Animal Care in Tustin…
Food banks for pets: the new projects helping famished furry friends
With the cost-of-living crisis putting a strain on household expenses, some are struggling to feed and care for their pets. Cue a raft of organizations, businesses and campaigners, which are coming together to keep pets happy, healthy and fed “Angels without wings.” That’s how cat owner Pete Dolan describes Animal…
Half Price Dog and Family Photoshoots
For one month only… … Hairy Dog Photography is offering half price photography sessions in Herrington Country Park. If you’ve been thinking about having some professional photos of your dog for a while, now’s a good time to dive in! The sun is (mostly) shining, the mud is (mostly) drying…
High levels of toxic chemicals in pets living near US manufacturing plants | PFAS
Pets living near a PFAS manufacturing plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina have concerning levels of the toxic chemicals in their blood, and show evidence of health effects linked to exposure, new research finds. PFAS were present in all 32 dog and 31 horse blood samples checked, and the findings provide…
Woman taking pet hamster Spud’s ashes on a trip across Europe | UK News
Lisa Murray-Lang made cardboard cutouts of different spots for Spud the hamster to play in (Picture: SWNS) A woman is taking her pet hamster’s ashes on a trip through some of the European cities she claimed she visited when he was alive. In reality, Spud never left his home in…
Pets & Animals: Your pet vaccine questions answered
Curious which vaccinations your furry friend needs and when to get them? Our resident veterinarianDr. Courtney Andrews answers your questions We have heard a lot about vaccines in the last few years. There are many opinions out there, but the fact is that vaccines prevent severe illness and save lives….
Pets getting chipped ahead of Fourth of July holiday | Local News
The Santa Maria Eagles Lodge had a full house Wednesday as the CARE 4 Paws Mobile Pet Clinic made a stop offering free microchipping services ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The number of runway pets traditionally skyrockets around the holiday celebrated with fireworks that bring plenty of lights,…
Diamond Rings: Capitalizing on Social Trends
Diamond rings have long been a symbol of love and commitment. But in recent years, the diamond industry has been facing a number of challenges, including the rise of lab-grown diamonds and changing consumer preferences. Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds that are created in a laboratory rather than mined from the…