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H5N1 Influenza and Raw Diets for Pets

Raw diets have become an increasingly popular choice for pet owners who believe they are more biologically appropriate and offer more health benefits to their animals. However, recent concerns have emerged in response to the unprecedented pandemic of H5N1 avian influenza which has impacted domesticated poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) processed [...]

2025-01-08T11:21:31-05:00

Turkey Talk: How Producers Gear Up for Thanksgiving

Time magazine describes Thanksgiving as “The Superbowl of the turkey industry.”   We eat turkeys year-round, mainly as deli meat for our sandwiches, but producers face their highest demand for the birds at Thanksgiving when families buy them whole. This preparation begins months in advance, with producers carefully planning breeding schedules [...]

2024-11-27T11:34:42-05:00

Guide to Harmful Plants for Pet Safety

As animal health recruiters and pet owners, we strive to make our homes and yards safe spaces for our furry companions. However, many common plants—both indoors and outdoors—pose serious health risks to pets, particularly cats and dogs. In this guide, we’ll outline some of the most harmful plants to watch [...]

2024-11-06T09:44:29-05:00
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