POST SUMMARY: Okja, directed by award-winning Korean director Bong Joon-ho, is an endearing tale of a magnificent super pig and her parent. With a cast that includes illustrious actors like Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal, one is definitely up for a cinematic experience of a lifetime! Okja, directed by award-winning Korean director Bong Joon-ho, …
POST SUMMARY: Chad Clayton, the live feeds supervisor at Reed Mariculture, the parent company of Reef Nutrition, explains the latest developments in the care of aquatic livestock as the aquatic hobby continues to grow in popularity. Technology has enabled more aquarists to keep fish, corals, and a myriad of invertebrates. Pet Age recently spoke with …
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POST SUMMARY: The most incorrect quote about customer service is, “the customer is always right.” Some customers just don’t know what they want or need. Good customer service providers know it’s their job to try to find a solution that’s best for the customer. The most incorrect quote about customer service that is perpetuated time …
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SUMMARY: Spencer Williams, CEO of West Paw, says pet brands can be a force for good. The Pet Sustainability Coalition helps members implement social and environmental best practices. West Paw supports its community by giving employees paid time to volunteer. The company is driven by its passion for pets, and their connection to their parents. …
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POST SUMMARY: A major shift is now underway among consumers, driven largely by the tsunami of media attention falling on the relationship between the current food system and climate impact. Food production and current agriculture practices generate anywhere from 27 to 34 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. As more people look to make sustainable …
Sustainability Performance: Examining the Future of Pet Food Read More »
Two million dogs are stolen each year and about 10% are returned home, according to Petfinder.com. We call this dognapping — the crime of taking a dog from its owner, derived from the term kidnapping. Pets are robbed around the world for a variety of reasons, from being resold as a companion dogs to receiving …
POST SUMMARY: Each year a new class of veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and veterinary nurses enter the workforce to much triumph and applause. Their cutting-edge knowledge, career passion, and dedication bring a booster shot of energy into our profession. While we are in desperate need of this booster, like any vaccination, are we too sick to …
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Obesity is a complex nutritional disorder that remains challenging to address and manage for veterinarians and clients alike. Successful weight-loss programs often require comprehensive management beyond a standard diet and exercise program. The most common and clinically applicable way to diagnose obesity or overweight status is by using a body condition score. Dr. Linder is …
In human medicine, a recent review reported that in the United States, 52% of healthy adults use herbs and dietary supplements (HDS).1 Surveys of human cancer survivors report that 70% to 81% use HDS but that up to 68% of physicians were unaware of their cancer patients’ supplement use.2,3 In veterinary medicine, HDS is also …
In the United Kingdom and the United States, the most commonly reported cause of death in dogs is cancer.1,2 When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, veterinarians may be faced with many challenging questions. Clients may ask about prior diets they have fed the dog and about feeding “cancer” diets and/or supplements in the future. One …