May 13, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits, Uncategorized
Pet spending in America is at an all-time high with a marked increase each consecutive year. Pet food constitutes a large portion of the overall spending. Anyone who owns a pet knows how much the food cost can add up quick. With the plethora of types and brands available, choosing a suitable one can be overwhelming—and expensive!
TAGS // cheap pet food, pet food
May 2, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
New programs in hospitals are allowing special visits from certain kinds of family members. These programs allow the patient’s furry friend to come and pay a supervised visit to their room. While the policies and rules take a long time and are quite tedious to develop, the benefits after the plans’ implementation are obvious.
TAGS // pet therapy
April 30, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
In 2013, Americans are estimated to spend a whopping 55.5 billion dollars on their pets. That’s an astounding number, exceeding even the gross domestic product of some entire nations! Pet spending has increased every year for the last two decades, seemingly unaffected by the economic recession and cutbacks. Well, there’s a reason the industry continues to proliferate…
TAGS // pet spending
April 23, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
Let’s face it—most of us don’t bathe our pooches as often as we should. Either we forget or we don’t want to. The latter case is more common when a dog isn’t fond of being doused in water. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to make bath time better and easier for both you and your furry friend.
TAGS // dog bathing
March 27, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
It’s no mystery why the quality of average everyday items had declined. A never-ending battle to reduce the cost of manufacturing means goods are more commonly being imported from overseas. In the end it’s somewhat good for us, the consumer, as replacing or disposing of broken or worn out goods is relatively cheap and easy. Unfortunately, people have begun to adopt this attitude with our companions now as well.
TAGS // pet care
March 19, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
Cats are odd creatures. They certainly have a mind of their own, and are often unpredictable. Whether you currently own a cat, or have lived around one at some point, there are a few things you probably never knew about them.
TAGS // cat facts, cat trivia
March 15, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
Despite difficult economic times in the United States and a reduction in most luxury household items being purchased, pet spending continues to rise. It’s a trend that we’ve watched for the past few years and it doesn’t seem to be changing. If anything, spending on pets and luxury pet items is one of the only sectors accurately predicted to flourish.
TAGS // luxury for pets, Pet Industry, pet products
March 4, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
We all have our pet peeves—even the medical professionals we visit on occasion. Veterinarians have a particular set of ‘vet peeves’ that we’re all guilty of doing at some point during our regular visits with our furry friends. It isn’t necessarily our fault, as we don’t know we’re doing something wrong.
TAGS // manners, vet, veterinary manners
February 28, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
No matter where you live, there is some form of wildlife that could potentially jeopardize your pet’s health and safety. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or rural area, there are certain precautions you should take to ensure your pet stays safe. Follow these tips for responsible pet ownership:
TAGS // honey badger, Pet Safety, pets outdoors
February 26, 2013 by Tyler // Kibbles and Tidbits
Owning a dog is much like having a child. You care for them day after day, watch them grow, and help make their life as good as can be. Even though we see them everyday, there are many things we still don’t know about them. For example, a dog’s short-term memory only lasts five minutes. Did you know that?
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