September 6, 2023
With a mission to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them, Fear Free® provides online education for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities, and pet owners. At IBPSA, our educational committee was proud to review and approve Fear Free’s curriculum for pet boarding and daycare facilities to ensure that it equips facilities with the information they need to maximize the wellbeing of their staff and the pets in […]
August 29, 2023
Stress and anxiety are common among dogs and cats—particularly when they are away from home. To help pets feel calmer, happier, and more comfortable in any setting, Zoundz Music for Pets™ has curated species-appropriate musical selections that pet care professionals, animal shelters, and pet parents can play for the pets in their care. What is Zoundz Music for Pets? Founded by Derrick L. Garrett, whose professional background includes producing bespoke music for Fortune 500 corporations and records for A-list artists, […]
May 19, 2022
Just one of the articles from Pet Care Pro Quarterly, IBPSA’s digital magazine for pet care services professionals. “Scented laundry products release carcinogens, study finds” That was the headline from CBS News in 2011. According to the news report, a study suggests scented laundry items contain carcinogens that waft through vents, potentially raising cancer risk. The study, published in the August 2011 issue of Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, indicates the presence of more than 25 “volatile” air pollutants, including […]
May 10, 2022
By Arden Moore, Pet Health and Safety Coach As pet professionals, you count on the valuable items inside a pet first aid kit. You can reach with confidence for the tick-removal comb to pluck out this parasite on a dog’s back, antibiotic ointment to tend to a minor wound, as well as splints and triangular bandages to stabilize a sprained or broken leg. But the reality is that a fully stocked pet first aid kit is not always available when […]
May 10, 2022
by Ben Day Summer Time and the Pet Care Facilities are filling up fast! Here are some “To Do’s” to consider for the safety of both animals and humans. Fire Extinguishers First, let’s not forget to check those fire extinguishers, then, make sure your team members know how to operate them. Safety Programs Secondly, by now you have no doubt dusted off your Safety Programs and reviewed/revised them. Right? Annual Safety Training Knowing how all IBPSA Members are always on […]
May 10, 2022
Oh, the joy of summer! Your clients are planning vacations and your profit margins will be going up. But, oh, the other “joy” of summer. As mild days give way to soaring temperatures and thick, oppressive humidity, the season also calls for extra precautions. Along with this joyous time lurks the danger of having one of your valued clients or workers get sick due to heat exposure. There are precautions you, as an employer, should take to lower this risk. […]