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Pet Food Institute: don’t give a dog a bone
September 07, 2022
Pet Food Institute: don’t give a dog a bone
In the minds of many, dogs and bones just belong together. Their compatibility has been entrenched in the likes of nursery rhymes and Saturday morning cartoons. But contrary to those long-held beliefs, cooked bones can present serious health complications for dogs and cats.
Pet Food Institute warns hotter temps increase danger of heartworm, urges aggressive mosquito control
July 22, 2022
Pet Food Institute warns hotter temps increase danger of heartworm, urges aggressive mosquito control
Those record-breaking temps driving folks to beaches, pools and open fountains to cool off aren’t just impacting people – they’re posing a danger to pets by ramping up the spread and speed of heartworm infection.
Now the Pet Food Institute (PFI), a trade association dedicated to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives, says what many pet owners fail to realize is that sweltering...
Can you help pets in need?
July 14, 2022
Can you help pets in need?
GRAND Bahama animal shelter is being forced to put to sleep more than half of the animals being taken to the centre.
Pet Food Institute and BAARK support Dannottage Estates Neighborhood Association's "Love Your Pet Day"
July 05, 2022
Pet Food Institute and BAARK support Dannottage Estates Neighborhood Association's "Love Your Pet Day"
On a hot and breezy summer day in Nassau, Bahamas pet care groups partnered with a community to make the lives of pets and those who call them their best friends a little bit better. The event in the park was organized by the Dannottage Estates Neighbourhood Association.
Sparkle and Ali, Star and George - just a few of the beautiful pets available at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama
May 20, 2015
Sparkle and Ali, Star and George - just a few of the beautiful pets available at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama
Over and over we hear, people just have no idea of the quality of dogs and cats at our shelter looking for forever homes. We are showcasing a few this week.
But please know at any given time we have up to 200 dogs and puppies and up to 80 cats and kittens, all in need of homes. There is nothing wrong with these pets!
They ended up in our shelter through no fault of their own, and honestly, the pu...
March 30, 2022
New study shows extra cup of java may be good for humans, but keep it and all caffeine away from dogs, warns Pet Food Institute
Coffee lovers the world over likely greeted the findings of a new study showing a second and even third cup of coffee could be good for your heart with a sigh of relief, but the same chief ingredient that is a mood lifter for humans can be extremely harmful for your pet.
That’s the warning from the Washington, D.C.-based Pet Food Institute (PFI) which has been promoting pet health in the U.S....
Weight Gain Impacts People and Pets, Too
September 24, 2021
Weight Gain Impacts People and Pets, Too
If you found yourself gaining some extra weight over the past year and a half, it’s possible you aren’t alone! Experts say those long days of alternating COVID lockdowns and restrictions kept us at home could also impact our pets.
Veterinarians are reporting an increase in animal obesity. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in t...
400 students in The Bahamas take part in virtual pet care learning, thanks to Pet Food Institute
December 22, 2020
400 students in The Bahamas take part in virtual pet care learning, thanks to Pet Food Institute
Hundreds of students in The Bahamas can now answer questions that might stump their parents about pet care, thanks to a series of virtual chats by the Pet Food Institute (PFI).
The Washington, D.C.-based trade association’s Bahamian representatives took to Zoom this week to share information with students at Queen’s College in Nassau as part of a new virtual series of campus visits.
“Th...
July 23, 2021
Pet Food Institute to Offer First Regional Pet Lovers Webinar July 27
Pet owners and animal lovers will have an opportunity to interact virtually with experts from around the region and beyond when the Pet Food Institute presents the first-ever Caribbean and Bahamas webinar on pet care and pet wellness, PAW MANIA, July 27 starting at 6 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
“The Pet Food Institute is excited to bring together veterinarians and experts from The Bahamas, Ja...
July 13, 2021
Pet Food Institute calls attention to need for shade, water or indoor habitat
If you’re dressed in shorts and complaining about the heat, remember that your dog may be feeling the high temperatures even worse. Our pets require cool air, shade and access to a lot of water to stay safe during the summer.
But, tragically, many dogs whose owners or handlers don’t realize how much a few degrees difference in temperature can make, suffer in silence because they are left o...
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