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AnimalBiome Releases 2024 State of the Gut Report: The Importance of Studying Our Pets’ Poop for Their Health and Longevity

OAKLAND, CA – AnimalBiome, a leader in pet microbiome science, announces the release of the 2024 State of the Gut report as part of its mission to improve the health of companion animals worldwide. Based on a survey of 2,224 pet parents and AnimalBiome’s database of over 50,000 stool samples, the State of the Gut Report provides crucial insights with best practices for supporting companion animal gut health for pet parents, those working with animal rescue organizations, and anyone involved in the pet care industry.

August 1, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Fluff Trough – Debra Mastic

Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Debra Mastic highlighted the limitations of conventional pet bowls and explained how the Fluff Trough promotes a more comfortable, health-conscious dining experience for pets.

Debra Mastic is the founder and CEO of Fluff Trough, a company that produces ergonomic feeders for dogs and cats. Debra invented the Fluff Trough to address the mealtime needs of her pug, Pork Chop. Like many pugs, Pork Chop’s facial shape made it difficult for him to eat comfortably from traditional dog bowls. When he was diagnosed with vestibular disease, Pork Chop’s problems worsened, inspiring Debra to 3-D print the first Fluff Trough prototype. After receiving positive feedback from other pet owners, Debra realized her product’s potential. She used the money she was saving to purchase a home to bring Fluff Trough to the market.

July 25, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Animal Organization, Cats, Pet Safety

The Cat Network – Jill Steinberg

This week on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Jill Steinberg discussed the importance of feline population control, and explained how The Cat Network is working to humanely reduce cat overpopulation.

Jill Steinberg holds the positions of secretary, treasurer, and board member at The Cat Network. Founded in 1995, The Cat Network is a nonprofit organization that educates the public on the necessity of spay/neuter and provides low-cost spay/neuter services for homeless, stray, and abandoned cats. Additionally, The Cat Network acts as an adoption referral service, facilitating adoptions by finding homes for fostered cats.

July 24, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Estate Planning for Pets, Uncategorized

Taking Care of Your Pet After You Are Gone

When real estate mogul Leona Helmsley died, she earmarked $12 million for the care of her white Maltese lapdog, Trouble. Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld left $1.5 million for his cat, Choupette. And a recently deceased New York City woman put $100,000 in a trust for her 32 pet cockatiels along with instructions that they be fed natural birdfeed, carrots and popcorn.

It’s easy to snicker about estate planning for an animal. But if you regard your pets as important members of your family, you may want to ensure that they are provided for after your death. The challenge: Under the inheritance laws in all 50 states, pets are considered tangible personal property, no different than a car or jewelry. You cannot directly leave money to an animal in your will.

July 12, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Pet Health & Wellness

The Street Dog Coalition – Daria Tavana

Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Daria Tavana conveyed the significance of the human-animal bond, and explained how The Street Dog Coalition is working to provide accessible healthcare to pets of people experiencing homelessness.

Daria Tavana is the Development Director of The Street Dog Coalition, an organization that hosts pop-up street clinics in over 60 cities throughout the United States. Volunteers including veterinarians, vet techs, and social workers contribute to the clinics by providing complimentary services like vaccinations, spay/neuter vouchers, and other preventative health measures. The Street Dog Coalition also educates its clients on the best ways to care for their pets, in consideration of local weather and the animal’s individual health needs.

July 9, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Pet Health & Wellness, Pet Safety

Wolfie’s Wish – Erica Messer

Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Erica Messer recounted her personal journey through pet bereavement, and discussed how Wolfie’s Wish assists individuals who are coping with the loss of a pet.

Erica Messer is a board-certified pet bereavement specialist. After the loss of her beloved cat, Wolfgang, Erica suffered through a tremendously difficult grieving process. Through this experience, she noticed a lack of suitable resources for coping with pet loss. To assist those facing similar circumstances, Erica founded Wolfie’s Wish, a company specializing in sympathy cards designed specifically for mourning pet owners. Wolfie’s Wish grieving cards offer daily affirmations and practices that guide individuals in navigating their emotions and advancing on their path towards healing.

July 2, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Pet Health & Wellness

A New Way to Help Pets in Need – Robert Parkins

Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Robert Parkins chronicled his experiences as an emergency veterinarian and discussed how the myBalto Foundation is striving to make emergency pet care more accessible.

Robert Parkins has worked as an emergency veterinarian for the last eight years. Throughout this time, he has witnessed many pet parents forced to make medical decisions for their pets based on their financial circumstances. He highlighted the compassion fatigue that all veterinarians endure, exasperated by the growing cost of pet care. To alleviate the emotional burden placed on veterinarians, and to assist pet parents who are unable to afford a procedure, Robert and his brother formed myBalto, a resource for pet hospitals to raise funds for pets in need.

June 26, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Companion Animals, Pet Loss

Whisker & Fang – David and Courtney Roché

In a recent episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Courtney and David Roché shared their personal accounts of pet bereavement, and explained how Whisker & Fang aids individuals who are grieving the loss of a pet.

Courtney and David Roché are the co-founders of Whisker & Fang, a company that produces personalized memorials for pets. Their pet bereavement journey began in 2020, when their beloved boxer, Ruby passed away following a tumultuous battle with cancer. Devastated by their loss, they searched for a memorial that could honor Ruby’s character adequately.

June 25, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Pet Health & Wellness, Pet Safety, Unique Products

Orivet – Nora Guccione

In a recent episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Nora Guccione shed some light on the nuances of pet genetic testing and the benefits of testing your pet’s DNA.

Nora Guccione is the U.S. Customer Success Manager for Orivet, a pet genetic testing company that produces DNA tests for dogs and cats. Orivet offers multiple products for pet owners, veterinarians, and responsible breeders. At their lowest price point, GenoPet is an ancestry test that determines the genetic makeup of a dog. Orivet also offers full breed profile kits that screen a pet’s DNA for breed-specific diseases and traits. GenoPet+ includes both breed identification and disease screening. Both GenoPet and GenoPet+ kits include a LifePlan, a customized wellness plan based on your dog’s genetics.

June 10, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

Dogs, Pet Rescue

Lost Dogs of America – Susan Taney

In a recent episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Susan Taney offered valuable insights into locating lost dogs, and employing preventative measures to protect dogs from becoming lost.

Susan Taney is the founder and former director of Lost Dogs Illinois, a nonprofit organization that helps owners search for their missing canines. Once the Lost Dogs network expanded to other states, Susan co-founded Lost Dogs of America to serve as a centralized database of information for animal recovery. Susan has extensive experience in the world of animal activism with over 30 years of animal shelter work under her belt.

June 10, 2024/by Hoyt Marketing

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AnimalBiome Releases 2024 State of the Gut Report: The Importance of Studying Our Pets’ Poop for Their Health and Longevity

Fluff Trough – Debra Mastic

The Cat Network – Jill Steinberg

Taking Care of Your Pet After You Are Gone

The Street Dog Coalition – Daria Tavana

Wolfie’s Wish – Erica Messer

A New Way to Help Pets in Need – Robert Parkins

Whisker & Fang – David and Courtney Roché

Orivet – Nora Guccione

Lost Dogs of America – Susan Taney

AUTHOR: Peggy R. Hoyt, Founder / CEO

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