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Mars Veterinary Health pilots industry-leading anaesthetic gas capture technology to reduce carbon emissions

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Sustainability, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Incineration, Environment, Partnership, History, Carbon, Carl Linnaeus, Pet, RCVS

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Veterinary Health, through its UK veterinary group Linnaeus and in partnership with Waltham Petcare Science Institute, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with SageTech Veterinary to pilot an innovative anaesthetic gas capture solution to help prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. 

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  • BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Veterinary Health , through its UK veterinary group Linnaeus and in partnership with Waltham Petcare Science Institute , today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with SageTech Veterinary to pilot an innovative anaesthetic gas capture solution to help prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere.
  • These waste anaesthetic agents can then be extracted from the filter, avoiding current routes for disposal of volatile anaesthetic agents of incineration or release into the atmosphere.
  • Mars Veterinary Health aims to use these learnings to explore the potential application of this technology across other parts of its business in the years to come.
  • "At SageTech Veterinary, we are excited to share our developed technology and work alongside Mars Veterinary Health to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with the direct release of waste volatile anaesthetic agents to the environment," said Iain Menneer, CEO of SageTech Medical.

ProMach Launches Pet Care Solutions Group for Providing Dedicated Processing & Packaging Solutions to the Pet Care Industry

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cooking, Taste, SVP, Pet, Smith, Matrix, Sentry, Kansas City Convention Center, Business development, Food, Bottled water

CINCINNATI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging solutions, announces the launch of their new Pet Care Solutions group that will provide an extensive portfolio of process, filling, and systems integration solutions for the pet care industry.

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  • The launch of the new Pet Care Solutions group will provide an extensive portfolio of process, filling, and systems integration solutions for the pet care industry.
  • CINCINNATI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging solutions, announces the launch of their new Pet Care Solutions group that will provide an extensive portfolio of process, filling, and systems integration solutions for the pet care industry.
  • From standalone systems to fully integrated lines, ProMach Pet Care Solutions provides retort, cooking, sterilizing, filling, canning, labeling, coding, case packing, cartoning, and palletizing for virtually any type of pet care packaging.
  • For us, pet food is one of those targeted market segments, and we are thrilled to launch our ProMach Pet Care Solutions team at the 2024 Petfood Forum," adds Smith.

New pet owner survey suggests common myths fueling significant gap in prevention of deadly parasite for U.S. dogs and cats

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Research, Season, Pet, Prevalence, Infection, Partnership, Coccidioides immitis, Risk, Travel, Parasitism, Dog, Banfield Pet Hospital, Cat, Medical imaging

VANCOUVER, Wash., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital – the nation's leading provider of preventive veterinary care and part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of practices – surveyed 1,000 U.S. dog and cat owners and analyzed its pet medical record database to gain insights on the state of heartworm prevalence in pets, including seasonal and local trends.  

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  • According to the American Heartworm Society , more than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworm – a serious and potentially fatal parasite for dogs and cats that is contracted from mosquitos – and cases are on the rise.
  • Despite the growing prevalence, new survey findings from Banfield reveal nearly 40% of dog and cat owners don't believe their pet is at risk of getting heartworms and nearly 30% said their pet is not on heartworm prevention.
  • Further, 21% of pet owners don't believe the mosquitos in their state carry the parasite, despite heartworm cases being diagnosed in all 50 states.
  • Notably, states including Washington and Oregon made the top 10 list, which according to the American Heartworm Society are areas with historically low heartworm rates.

Farm to Pet Launches a Flurry of Pure Protein Dog Food Toppers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Taste, Snack, DIY, Food, Overalls, Pet, Cat, Medicine, Animal husbandry

CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get those pet food bowls ready for a perfect storm of flavor and nutrition! Farm To Pet, maker of all-natural, single-ingredient pet treats and chews, is rolling out new and improved Pet Treat Food Toppers, powdered versions of their iconic Chicken Chips and Turkey Chips pet treats featuring all-new packaging and texture. Just a sprinkle, shake, or spoonful gives kibble, wet foods, slow feeders, or training mats an extra shot of the pure, low-fat protein dogs – or cats! – need to live their best lives.

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  • Farm To Pet, maker of all-natural, single-ingredient pet treats and chews, is rolling out new and improved Pet Treat Food Toppers , powdered versions of their iconic Chicken Chips and Turkey Chips pet treats featuring all-new packaging and texture.
  • Just a sprinkle, shake, or spoonful gives kibble, wet foods, slow feeders, or training mats an extra shot of the pure, low-fat protein dogs – or cats!
  • In fact, at over 80% protein content, Treat Toppers offer 2-3 times the protein of other options on the market."
  • What's more, Pet Treat Food Toppers are perfect for finicky eaters, instantly adding the irresistible taste of Farm To Pet Turkey or Chicken Chips to any meal without added fat or empty calories.

BISSELL Launches CrossWave® OmniForce™ with Industry-First Feature

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Little, History, Crumb, Dust, Dog, Fresh water, Vacuum, Pet, Cat, Parent

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BISSELL, a leader in homecare cleaning solutions, today introduced the CrossWave® OmniForce™ - a wet dry vac and cleaning powerhouse that delivers twice the clean in one machine. The most innovative CrossWave® machine yet, the CrossWave® OmniForce™ Wet Dry Vac, delivers the best of both a mop and vacuum, equipped to tackle crumbs and kibble in Power Vac mode and muddy paw prints in Power Mop mode. The duality of the cordless machine makes it the ideal everyday product for households with a variety of mess-makers, from cats and dogs to kids and partners.

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  • "BISSELL has a history of intentional innovation dating back to 1876 with the original carpet sweeper," said Max Bissell, president of wash and global sales.
  • BISSELL introduced the first ever 2-in-1 vacuum and mop for hard floors in 2016 when it launched the first CrossWave machine.
  • When you buy a BISSELL® product, Every Purchase Saves Pets™ through its support of BISSELL Pet Foundation®, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing pet homelessness.
  • To learn more about BISSELL and the CrossWave OmniForce, visit https://www.bissell.com .

Royal Canin North America Names Viral Patel, Vice President, Finance

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Culture, University, Pet, Growth, Business, Business administration, Viral, Ross School of Business, Dog, Region, Cat, Vaccine

ST. CHARLES, Mo., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce the promotion of Viral Patel to Vice President, Finance, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce the promotion of Viral Patel to Vice President, Finance, effective April 1, 2024.
  • As a member of the North American Leadership Team, Viral will also focus on building a strong governance and controls culture, while developing talent and finance capabilities across North America.
  • "It's an honor to join this group of dynamic and collaborative leaders, while applying my learnings and successes within the Veterinary Business Unit of Royal Canin North America across the entire organization."
  • Viral joined Royal Canin North America in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer Vet U.S. and played a critical role in leading in Royal Canin's Vet Business Unit, setting the business up for short and long-term success through the implementation of new tools and processes.

Ballard Designs Debuts New Comfortable Furniture & Brightly Transforms Traditional Spring

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Season, Ballard Designs, Light Oak, North Carolina, Senior, Collection, Merchandising, Qurate Retail Group, Pet, Multimedia, Furniture

"At Ballard Designs, we've always been known for a richly layered, collected look," reports Jonathan Parks, Senior Vice-President of Merchandising and Design.

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  • "At Ballard Designs, we've always been known for a richly layered, collected look," reports Jonathan Parks, Senior Vice-President of Merchandising and Design.
  • It's including neo-classical, traditional European, French country, English cottage, and American classics from Craftsman and Art Deco to Contemporary."
  • Since 1982, Ballard Designs® has offered a unique curation of home furnishings and décor from all periods and provenance.
  • Ballard Designs is part of Qurate Retail Group℠ which includes QVC®, HSN®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®.

Allivet Unleashes New Branding and an Industry-Leading AutoShip Experience

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional, Health, Pet, MIAMI, Knowledge, Architecture, Parent, Grocery store

Allivet.com announces its refreshed brand identity, improved customer experience, and enhanced subscription technology.

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  • Allivet.com announces its refreshed brand identity, improved customer experience, and enhanced subscription technology.
  • Allivet has significantly updated its website's underlying architecture with a continued focus on enhancing the subscription experience for their customers, ultimately helping pets live longer, healthier lives.
  • "We want every interaction with Allivet to reflect our industry expertise and evolution as the leading subscription-focused pet pharmacy," said Ujjwal Dhoot, CEO of Allivet.
  • Allivet Blue represents professionalism, knowledge, and trustworthiness, while Allivet Orange speaks to the friendliness and warmth they bring to every customer interaction and the impact on every pet's health.

Should Distracted Driving Laws Apply to Your Dog? Erie Insurance Survey Shows Americans Equally Divided on the Issue

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Reward, Volvo, Burn, Pressure, Exercise, The Harris Poll, Insurance, Risk, Graeme Sims, Noise phobia in dogs, Research, Anxiety, Human, Erie Insurance Group, Woman, Joy, Vomiting, Safety, Mobile, Pet, Legislation, Ridesharing

ERIE, Pa. , April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws restricting cell phone usage to prevent distracted driving are becoming more commonplace. But what about legislation designed to address another common distraction in your car—your cute fluffy dog? That was the focus of a recent survey commissioned by Erie Insurance and conducted online by The Harris Poll, which documented that a vast majority of dog owners with a driver's license (92%) take their dogs in the car with them.  

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  • ERIE, Pa. , April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws restricting cell phone usage to prevent distracted driving are becoming more commonplace.
  • According to a study conducted by Volvo in 2019, drivers with unrestrained dogs were distracted more than 10% of the total driving time.
  • According to the Erie Insurance survey, the majority of dogs (69%) sit in the back seat when they're in the car.
  • Rather, Erie Insurance wants to spotlight a potential safety risk this Distracted Driving Awareness Month by providing tips for a safer, more relaxing ride with your pup.

Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation, SpotOn GPS Fence Announces $250,000 Grant Program

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Partnership, Pet, Organization, GPS

BEDFORD, N.H., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SpotOn, a pioneer in the pet tech industry renowned for its revolutionary GPS fence, celebrates five years of innovation with the launch of SpotOn Gives, their brand-new grant program.

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  • BEDFORD, N.H., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SpotOn, a pioneer in the pet tech industry renowned for its revolutionary GPS fence, celebrates five years of innovation with the launch of SpotOn Gives, their brand-new grant program.
  • Applications should showcase impactful work in the community, detailed plans for using grant funds, and a strong case study.
  • "SpotOn Gives embodies our commitment to enhancing animal welfare," says Jennifer Joyce Kean, President of SpotOn.
  • June 7th - grant program closes and 5 winners will be announced on June 30th.