Gardena, CA—Halloween is a stressful time for dogs, with ringing doorbells and crowds of strangers. Innovet Pet released a media statement, sharing a suggestion to help pet owners keep their dogs calm. Step one, according to Innovet: Recognize the signs of stress. A tucked tail, restlessness, and pacing are all...
Rockville, MD—A new report from Packaged Facts estimates that U.S. retail sales of pet treats will reach $6.7 billion by the end of 2019, up from $6.5 billion last year, according to a press release. The main drivers of the market: human-food treats and CBD. David Sprinkle, Research Director for...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keeping Fido and Fluffy nourished, active and pampered has become big business as more consumers view and treat their pets as valued family members: American Pet Products Association reported that Americans spent an all-time high of $72.5 billion on their pets in 2018—up 4.4% from 2017—and spending is expected to...
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Big parties, loud fireworks, louder kids: Fourth of July celebrations, as much fun as they are for us, are stress factories for pets. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep pets calm tomorrow—and for any other summer parties (though always check with the pet's vet first). CBD. For those...
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada—True Leaf Brands Inc. has signed its first cannabidiol supply agreement with Atalo Holdings for the supply of farm-fresh CBD oil to support True Leaf’s line of CBD products for pets, according to a press release. The products will be unveiled at SuperZoo 2019, to be held...
Japan—Researchers are looking into CBD as an anti-epileptic dietary supplement in dogs, according to a case study published in Pet Behavior Science. The paper notes that controlling epilepsy in dogs requires the lifelong use of anti-epileptic drugs, which, while successful, have a laundry list of undesirable side effects. CBD has...
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. As a holistic veterinarian with a special interest in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Food Therapy, I have spent the past two decades designing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Time to say goodbye winter doldrums and hello springtime sunshine! Spring is the time where days get longer, beautiful plants bloom, and people start thinking about revamping their health routines. But how about making some changes that will benefit your dog too? Done right, these changes can get your...
San Diego, CA—Petco announced it would stop selling pet food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, according to Forbes. The process will begin in January, and after May 2019, customers will no longer find brands containing such ingredients on their shelves. In a statement, Petco said: “The move...
