About: Jim Ward - Founder
Jim Ward - Dog owner / Best Friend is a furball.
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21 Facts About Dogs That Will Blow Your Mind
21 Facts About Dogs That Will Blow Your Mind by Stacie Grissom at BarkPost Everyone knows that Irish Wolfhounds are the biggest dogs in the land and that a dog’s brain is specialized for scent, but here are a few quirky and mind-blowing facts that you probably don’t know related to our beloved pups. […]
What Makes Grapes So Bad For Dogs?
What Makes Grapes So Bad For Dogs? Story By Stephanie Valente @ BarkPost Many pup owners believe that healthy human foods are also just as healthy for pups. That’s not necessarily the case. There are many fruits and vegetables that are a big no-no for pups, and grapes are especially toxic for dogs. […]
Puppy inspires deaf woman to chase firefighting dreams
Adopted dog gives her courage and strength by Karilynn Galiotos Who can spot a pen of puppies and not stop to soak up the cuteness? Not Kelli Duncan, as she found out a decade ago when she visited a PetSmart Charities™ adoption event in Atlanta, Georgia. She was instantly drawn to Roo, a little German […]
The Unexpected Cost of Pet Surgery.
Vet surgery always comes across as being extremely expensive to a pet owners. Learn about typical costs involved with common animal surgery procedures and what you should expect to pay. Also, learn how to save money on pet surgery. Most veterinarians charge a fee just to see your pet. That fee ranges from $30 to […]
US Pet Stores Trends & Statistics
Barking back: Rising pet ownership rates and industry consolidation will spur revenue growth beyond 2014 IBISWorld’s Veterinary Services market research report can be used to help you: understand market size and growth potential; major companies; draft business plans and pitch books; and conduct benchmarking and SWOT analysis. Their industry analysis highlights macro industry trends in […]
Annual Pet Owner Spending
2013-2014 Pet Owner Spending at a glance
Pet debt: Top 10 most-expensive pet treatments
Prepare for daunting veterinary bills Of all the expenses that go into caring for an animal, it’s the unexpected medical procedures that can derail a budget the fastest. Romping with Fido? A pet’s torn knee ligament costs an average of $1,578, says a June 2011 analysis of claims filed with Veterinary Pet Insurance Co., which […]
The effects of fear on veterinary patients
Attention Vets… Your complete reason to prioritizing patients’ emotional well-being—and what some call a revolution that will forever change veterinary medicine, for the better! Dr. Karen Overall explains the effects of fear on veterinary patients Once a pet has been frightened, it never forgets the experience. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB, who’s extensively […]