Want to Save Money on Your Veterinary Bills?
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) January 30, 2013—It’s an integral part of your morning routine. Still half asleep, you step up to your…
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This blog is written by Lea-Ann O'Hare Germinder, M.S., APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations and a scholar in responsible AI. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
Westminster Announces New Breeds for 2013
There are two new breeds competing at Westminster in 2013. The American Kennel Club determines the eligibility of breeds to…
AVMA Releases New Stats on Pet Ownership, Ranking Top/Bottom 10 States
(SCHAUMBURG, Ill.) January 15, 2013 " The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics…
Pfizer Inc. Issues Statement on Zoetis IPO
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that its former animal health business unit, now a standalone company named…
Westminster & AKC Partner To Help Sandy Victims
In honor of the people and their pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, the American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Inc. and…
Q. How does the Westminster Dog Show determine if a breed is eligible to compete?
A: Generally, the AKC will consider a breed for recognition if the breed shows sufficient numbers and geographic distribution in…
That’s a Good Dog: The American Kennel Club and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
By: Beatriz Scaglia OverviewEver-loyal companions and family members, the domesticated canine traces his decendency to the grey wolf. Dogs have…
DWAA 2012 Writing Competition to be Celebrated at Annual Awards Banquet
Source: Dog Writers Association of America: http://dogwriters.orgDate: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 6:00 pmLocation: Affinia Manhattan Hotel, 371 Seventh Avenue,…
2,721 Dogs Make Largest Westminster Entry in 15 Yrs.
Entries from all 50 states and several foreign countries have helped to give the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog…
Q: According to the newly released AVMA Sourcebook, which state has the most dog owners?
A. Arkansas. The Sourcebook reveals that the states with the most dog owners in 2011 were: Arkansas where 47.9 percent…
