Friday, March 5th, 2010 by Sasha
- The Iditarod is almost here! Kate Kelly provides a brief history. [Huffington Post]
- Veterinarians work hard to make anesthesia safer for pets. [San Francisco Chronicle]
- Lawyers for pets? In Switzerland, citizens are thinking that might be a good idea. [UK Guardian]
- So your dog’s teeth got the best of him — what’s the etiquette after the bite? [Paw Print Post]
- Massachusetts House of Representatives votes to ban majority of “debarking” surgeries. [LA Times blog]
- The very picture of bad dog parenting: man loses license for walking dog from his moving car. [San Diego Examiner]
- Michigan vet school pledges to cease “terminal surgery” labs and seek out viable alternatives for students. [ohmidog!]
- Don’t have a dog yet? Thinking about it? Some helpful tips to make sure you choose the right pooch for you. [ABS-CBN]
- Petfinder’s Pet Adoption Education Program launches to give people the education they need to adopt and keep new pets. [Cat Channel]
Friday, March 5th, 2010 by Sasha
With the vast and sometimes overwhelming selection of food, toys, and furniture on the market for your pets, it’s nice to take it easy on the basics — a dog bowl, after all, is just a dog bowl. Or is it? Actually, the array of food bowls available is staggering, ranging from ceramic to silicone [...]
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 by Susie
This St. Patrick’s Day you and your pooch can really show off your Irish pride. While I’m drinking my green beer, my beagle Oliver will be sporting his cool green shamrock collar and maybe even munching on some green dog treats. I found this fun holiday themed collar at 3dirtydawgz.com. The collar starts at $14, is available in medium (14″-22″) and large [...]
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 by Sasha
February may have been National Cat Health Month, but don’t forget that good health and safety is important for every furry, feathered, and scaled member of your family! With strong doors, solid walls, and no sharp edges, you might think your house is pet-proof–but sometimes even the most loving pet parent can overlook simple details [...]
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 by Susie
Usually, I write about anything and everything dog-related, but since February is National Cat Health Month, I felt it was a great opportunity to remember our favorite felines and highlight important factors in cat nutrition. A nationwide survey commissioned by 9Lives®, of feline pet parents across the country, found that an overwhelming 94 percent of American cat owners [...]
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 by Susie
Who would have thought there would actually be music that is especially designed to help calm pets. Lisa Spector is co-founder of BioAcoustic Research & Development. They create psychoacoustically-designed classical music that has helped dogs with separation anxiety, sound phobias (thunderstorms, fireworks, etc.) nervousness, fear, excitement with visitors, pre- and post-surgery, and even assisted in euthanasia. Lisa [...]
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 by Susie
I sure hope your pooch has a good sense of humor when you come home with one of these new fetch toys. This is actually a rubber fetch ball with an enormous handlebar moustache on the front that will make it look like Fido is sporting a handlebar moustache! The Moustache Dog Disguise retails for $12.90 at The [...]
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 by Susie
It’s important to remember to keep your canine companion’s teeth clean and healthy all year round. This month is a good reminder though, on just how important it really is. Oral hygeine can be easily overlooked, but it is an essential part of caring for your pet. We all know our furry friends can often have “doggie breath”, I [...]
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 by Susie
Eco-Me specializes in 100% natural products. Products that are not only good for you and your pets, but are also good for the environment. Eco-Me is concerned about how toxins are affecting lives and the world around us and wants to educate people on how to make products using simple household ingredients. In addition to their [...]
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 by Susie
Super Bowl Sunday is not just about football. Animal lovers get ready for the annual Puppy Bowl that will air on Animal Planet today from 3-5 pm. The show features a variety of rambunctious rookie pups ready to pounce the field. Plus, for the first time in Puppy Bowl history, all the action will be captured in panoramic view with [...]
