Featured Blog Posts – October 2011 Archive (4)

Buzzing: 4 Social Media Business Magazines Launched 

Keeping a finger on the pulse of social media is a must, so it's little wonder that there's such a buzz around the launch of four…

The US Food and Drug Administration is working hard -- and partnering with both the human food and petfood industries -- to meet deadlines and develop regulations and policies in adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in January 2011. The new regulations and rules will include ones encompassing petfood, some for the first time, and the law's deadlines mean many will go into effect within the next year or so. Will your company and facility be…

Just as the obesity epidemic has reached crisis-levels in the human population, vets are also noticing dogs are piling on the pounds like never before too. And many of the problems associated with a high BMI in people can be mirrored in canines, including health problems, mobility issues and a shorter lifespan. There's even some that claim animals can be unhappier when they're overweight, but we'll leave this one up to you to decide for yourself.



However, keeping your dog's weight…

When heading out of town on vacation, there are many things to do in order to get ready properly.  If you have one or more pets, that list can get significantly longer.  You have to make sure that your dog, cat or other pet is well cared for while you are away.  A pet sitter can help in this regard.  Pet Sitters can stay at the house with your pet or you can leave your pet with the pet sitter at their home or place…