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Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and it helps regulate blood glucose. Diabetes Mellitus is the scientific term to describe partial or complete lack of insulin, which results in alteration of blood glucose. Diabetes in dogs is typically similar to Type 1 diabetes seen in people. It […]
Okay, here are some stupid questions for you… Do you want to get more leads coming in to your business?Do you want to continue to get leads coming in over time?Do you want to do it without paid advertising?I’m guessing you gave me a big “yes, yes, yes!” to all of those. Well, not only am […]
The largest event for the pet boarding and daycare industry returns live and in person for 2021! With several new speakers and 27 innovative seminars, this year’s expo is bound to be the best yet. The boarding and daycare industry took a hard hit over the last year and a half with travel limitations and […]
Thousands of years ago, humans domesticated the gray wolf and began tweaking and perfecting the species that would eventually become man’s best friend. Fast forward to today, and we now have nearly 200 AKC-recognized dog breeds that have become an integral part of our everyday lives. They are so important to us that we often […]
Being faced with a pandemic was an overwhelming, stressful and unexpected challenge. Operating a business during a pandemic may have felt impossible. Finding and keeping staff was at the top of the list of difficulties. Learning continuously-changing safety protocols and keeping lines of communication open continue to be an obstacle course for mental health and […]
It’s been a year like no other. Many of the personal lessons I have learned during the COVID pandemic cross over to the business, which I suppose is not surprising when it is a small family-run business. Prior to COVID we were thriving, which is crazy to think of in a very rural area of New York like ours. […]
With a pent-up need to get out of the house, people are finally traveling in droves. This means a parade of furry guests who need your services—but do you have the staff to handle it? For many pet care businesses, COVID meant downsizing, and just as many are finding it harder than ever to find […]
If you have ever been to or heard about Mardi Gras, you know it is THE place to have fun and party. The guests of Mary Mac’s Doggie Retreat, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, enjoy luxurious accommodations and specialized activities that make every day a paw-ty. Owner/operator Courtney McWilliams has developed a unique approach to […]
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, dog trainers had to cancel group classes and were not able to meet clients in person because of safety restrictions. At the same time, pet owners acquired more pets and needed help with training. So, dog trainers had to find a safe way to help people train their pets. Thank […]
The pet boarding and daycare industry has proven to be one of the few established industries to achieve consistent growth over the past decade. Evolving consumer attitudes toward their pets have driven growth as an increasing number of pet owners now treat their pets like family members. This trend has led to rising demand for […]
With more families predicted to travel this holiday season than last year, now is the time to start attracting your holiday boarding clients. This is the year to have a well-planned-out strategy to entice existing and new clients for feline boarding. As many businesses are eager to start making up for the lost profits of […]
Let’s face itas great as our facilities are, they’re not home, and we’re not our guest dogs’ humans. So, at least in the beginning, there’s some level of wariness for most dogs. For some the caution goes away quickly, but for many—especially with the high number of “pandemic puppies” we’re all seeing—fear accompanies most […]