by Soojin Um Staff Writer We’re surrounded by plants. Chances are, you have a potted plant somewhere in your home. If you have a veranda or a backyard, you probably have an herb garden or a flower bed. Even if you’re not much of a gardener, there’s the grass to mow and shrubs to trim. …
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Resting Cat Face
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats face an uphill battle when it comes to the public’s affections. You have to be patient and understanding to be a cat person. Dog parents have it easy by comparison. Most dog people say they find cats off-putting, unfriendly, distant – and those are the compliments. When dog parents …
Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair (2018)
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Pets Global was one of the proud sponsors and supporters of the Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair that took place at Hart Park in Newhall, California. One of the star events at the pet fair was the adoption program, and we saw over 160 dogs and cats find new homes …
In Cat Years
by Soojin Um Staff Writer The current oldest cat in the world celebrated a birthday back in June. How many candles would’ve been required if there had been a cake? Thirty. You read correctly: 30! Now, that’s far from the norm, the average cat lifespan (for an indoor cat) is between 14 and 16 years. …
Medicating Your Cat
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats and medicine. They go together like… well, nothing. Giving your cats any form of medication can be an exercise in frustration, not to mention pain. The good news is, it’s doable (in most cases) with some practice and patience. Think of it this way: at least it’s easier than …
Retailer Spotlight Episode 1: Pet Supply Santa Clarita
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Pets Global recently paid a visit to one of our awesome retailers, Pet Supply in Santa Clarita, California. We had a great time checking out this wonderful store, which has everything you could possibly need for your dogs and cats. Our host, Kyle Marie Colucci spoke with Zach, the store …
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Fat Cats: Reducing Obesity
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It’s a little perplexing, but the idea of the fat cat being the ideal cat has been around for a long time. Fat cats are funny, they’re cute, and they even have a world famous comic book character to represent them in popular culture. However, being a fat cat is …
Life on the Farm
by Soojin Um Staff Writer When we think of working animals on farms, we may think of horses and dogs, but we may not immediately think of cats. However, cats have been employed on farms since the time of Ancient Egypt. Cats have been on ocean going ships as a way to control rats from …
Pet Preparedness
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It seems every time we turn on the news, we see that some disaster or tragedy has hit some area. Already this year our planet has endured typhoons, earthquakes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, mudslides, and much more. It’s not much fun to think about, but preparing for possible emergencies could save …
Remembering Our Pets
by Soojin Um Staff Writer All pet owners know, from the moment they take their furry tots home, the inevitable fate that awaits them. Humans on average live about 5 times longer than cats, therefore in most cases we will outlive them. We see them through kitten hood (sometimes even from birth), and we take …
