Also known as the Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, the IBBYs honor businesses that are raising the bar for professionalism and success in the pet care services industry. The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, nicknamed the IBBYs. Presented at [...]
Pet obesity is a growing problem in North America, with more than half of the pet populations in the United States and Canada considered overweight or obese. While it can be difficult for some pet owners to curb giving their animals excessive treats, helping your pet achieve and maintain a healthy weight can go a [...]
Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease that typically causes mild or moderate symptoms but can cause more serious health effects in some dogs. There are two strains commonly seen in the United States – CIV H3N8 and CIV H3N2. Common symptoms include coughing and retching, sneezing, lethargy and decreased appetite. In more severe [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
News+IBPSA Staff2026-04-01T01:25:25-07:00
