Paw Balm for Cracked Paws
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Canadian-based pet products maker, Rigby Trade Limited, is offering a product to moisturize and heal cracked dog paws.
"
Grubby Paws - Paw Balm" is an all natural salve based on olive oil and beeswax with natural plant healing additives. It's primarily designed for use as a balm for dog paws, for rough, sore, cracked, or dry pads.
It can be applied to sooth the paws after exposure to road salt, or after a walk on hot sidewalks. Paw Balm can also be used on dry cracked itchy skin, "hot spots", and in other locations as well.
Being all natural, Paw Balm is safe to lick.
$13.00 from Rigby
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World's Strangest Sounding Dogs
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Peter Grier
thinks he has a pair of the strangest sounding dogs around.
The writer for Christian Science Monitor has two beagles, each emitting a unique howl. When the two start barking, it makes for an odd stereophonic canterwalling.
Annabelle is 14, a purebred beagle, has a rough sounding howl resulting from a nail that had been lodged in her throat.
Peanut is 11, a beagle mix, had lost some teeth resulting is a whistling overtone in her howl, and increased volume to the side.
So how do the two sound?
"Well, I've been hearing that sound," she said. "My husband and I, we didn't know what it was. We thought it might be ... geese!"
There's a vision - a flock of hounds flying south in a "V."
I think beagles have the coolest howl. Wish there was an audio file of these two dogs.
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Diamonds Made From Dog Hair
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
A company in Russia called
New Age Diamonds is offering to make a cultured diamond using hair from your dog.
With a handful of Missy's hair (approx 1 gram's worth), they combine it with carbon and run it through their HPHT (high pressure, high temperature) machine. The result is a real, actual, diamond, with your dog's DNA inside.
The thing is that they don't offer clear diamonds, only yellow, green, and red ones.
The company also does diamonds made from human hair and cremated ashes too. Expect to shell out a minimum of $2,000.
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QuickFinder Claw Cutter
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
QuickFinder was probably the most innovative new product on display at the Global Pet Expo last week in San Diego.
It's a claw cutter that detects the Quick in an animal's claw, and alerts you where and where not to cut. This way you avoid cutting blood vessels and nerve bundles.
The photo on the right is of Tripp Manheimer, inventor of the QuickFinder.
There are three colored lights on the handle: red for "don't cut", yellow for "caution", and green for "safe to cut". It's guaranteed to eliminate cutting worries, and works on dogs, cats, and bird, of all claw density types, even black claws.
It's manufactured by a company called MiracleCorp, which makes other grooming products, but won't be available until August of 2006.
Via
PetGadgets.com
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Driving Licenses for Dogs
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
In Vienna, Austria, they
implemented a new licensing program for dogs called, "Driving Licenses for Dogs".
It's not a license to drive cars, but an "obedience license" for dog owners, demonstrating their ability to handle their pet in public.
It's not a mandatory license, but just something to let Vienese dog owners boast about.
It comes with a written test, and an "driving test", where a dog owner takes its dog out for a walk and demonstrates dog handling etiquette, like muzzling a dog, and picking up poop.
The license is actually more of a test to address a big problem in Vienna with dog poop laying on city sidewalks. Thousands of people signed a petition to force the city to find a solution to the 5 to 10 tons of dog excrement produced daily.
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Trophy EMT Spray
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Trophy Animal Health Care is offering a new first aid spray for animals and pets called, "
EMT Spray".
It's a non-stinging spray that includes Bitrex™, a bitter tasting substance that prevents dogs from biting or licking their wounds, while also providing rapid healing.
The company says that EMT Spray contains the same collagen as their EMT Gel and is effective for many types of wounds and skin problems including: hot spots, first and second degree burns, foot pad injuries, cuts, abrasions and flesh tears. It's also said to reduce bleeding, pain and itching.
Designed for portability, it comes in a 1oz plastic pump spray bottle, retailing for $13.50.
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Buying Purebred Dogs From Mexico
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
The
National Animal Interest Alliance, a group that supports responsible animal and pet welfare, issued an
audio release warning people about buying purebred dogs from Mexico.
This made me wonder if there is an increase in the number of Americans buying foreign-bred puppies. If there is, why?
Is it because prices are cheaper? Well, I'm not convinced prices are cheaper. These dogs are not purchased in Mexico, rather they are shipped to the United States, and sold through a variety of outlets, anywhere from newspapers, to pet shops, to online classifieds.
I tend to believe it's the result of so many federal and state laws that make it difficult for American breeders to do business.
At the heart of the issue are puppy mills. Instead of government spending money to bust the puppy millers, they instead resort to cheaper solutions, by enacting "budget neutral" laws that make it difficult for breeders to operate a business.
The problem with this is that puppy mills don't abide by laws. However, ethical breeders do, and it's making it difficult for them to stay in business, and has reduced the supply of purebred puppies in America. Hence, these laws have created a growing dog breeding industry in Mexico.
The end result of these laws is that there are still more puppies being bred throughout the world than ever before, but they are being bred more sickly.
If our government spends more time and money busting the puppy mills, instead of enacting more restrictive laws, then there won't be a demand for foreign-born puppies. Let the ethical breeders flourish in America, and we won't have to worry about disease stricken Mexican puppies.
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Dogs Chasing Rabbits to Become Illegal
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
The State of California is considering a new law that will make it illegal for dogs to chase after rabbits.
The proposed bill,
AB 2110, introduced by Assemblywoman Loni Hancock (D), outlaws the sport of "Live Field Coursing". However, it's written in such a way to apply to any situation where a dog owner is aware their dog is free to chase rabbits...
(b) For the purposes of this section, "live field coursing" includes any activity in which a dog is left untethered and allowed to track and pursue any rabbit, hare, or fox and that results in the injury or death of the rabbit, hare, or fox.
So, if you know your dog likes to chase rabbits in the backyard, and you allow it to do so, you will become a criminal if that rabbit is harmed, and may serve up to six months in a county jail, or a $1,000 fine.
The issue of Field Coursing became overblown when the ABC News affiliate in San Francisco
ran a story that covered the sport. Instead of portraying it as a beagling competition for hounds and beagles, they used words like, "Blood Sport", "slow terrible death", and "some of the pictures might be disturbing".
They've managed to turn a centuries old sport into a "rabbit rights" issue.
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Doggie Thong for Farting Dogs
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
A company called Flat-D Innovations, Inc. is selling a thong for dogs designed to make farts smell better.
Dubbed, "
The Dogone", it's an activated charcoal cloth that traps the foul smelling odors from the passing wind.
It's washable and reusable. It uses elastic straps for flexibility, and suspender clips to make the thong adjustable. They also provide quick release when its time for poochie to do its business.
$19.99 from Flat-D
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California Natural - Herring and Sweet Potato
Monday, March 27, 2006
Natura Pet Products is offering a new flavor in its line of California Natural dog foods.
"Herring and Sweet Potato" is a dry dog food, formulated to be complete and balanced.
Product literature goes on to say that "the single source of protein from the herring offers a palatable source of omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids along with vitamin E for its antioxidant properties to provide for a lustrous coat, smooth skin and a healthy immune system."
Available in 5 lb. (2.5kg), 20 lb. (9.1kg) and 36 lb. (16.3kg) stand up bags, the formula contains no wheat, corn or corn oil, soy, beef, turkey, pork, milk, yeast, eggs, artificial preservatives, artificial flavoring, added coloring or by-products.
Visit the company's
store locator for retailers.
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Waterless Bath
Monday, March 27, 2006
Natural Chemistry, Inc. is offering a new product called, "
Waterless Bath".
You just spray it on, and it removes odors, excess oils and stains from animal coats, and contains an aloe moisturizing agent leaving dogs smelling fresh and clean. No bathing required.
Waterless Bath is an enzyme-based cleaning solution that breaks down undesirable organic materials safely and effectively.
It's billed as a great way for groomers that have just bathed a pet to freshen it up or remove some soiling before the customer arrives.
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More Information on the MicroID Collar
Monday, March 27, 2006
Last week I wrote about the
MicroID Collar, the winning product idea in the IdeaFetch contest. I mentioned that the idea was not new, and that the
Top Tag Pet ID predated it.
I was contacted by Amanda Leesburg, who handles communications with
PetSafe, the company that hosted the IdeaFetch contest. She pointed out the differences between the two products, which justified the MicroID Collar as being an innovative new pet product idea.
The biggest difference is that MicroID's flash card is embedded into the collar, while Top Tag's flash card hangs from the collar. The embedded collar concept was tested with consumers, which they preferred because it avoided potential problems with the tag getting caught in heater grates and fences.
Moreover, the MicroID Collar has a toll-free number on the collar, in case a finder can't use the USB jack.
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Sentry Natural Defense
Monday, March 27, 2006
Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.
unveiled its Sentry Natural Defense line of flea, tick and mosquito control products last week at the Global Pet Expo.
The company claims it's the first natural product formulation from a major pet products manufacturer clinically shown to kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. They claim to have clinical data showing that Sentry Natural Defense products kill or repel high percentages of insects within the first 24 hours and have efficacy rates comparable to some of the leading conventional flea and tick products.
Sentry Natural Defense uses natural pesticide botanicals such as peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemon grass oil and thyme oil.
The company expects to start shipping its new product to PETCO and other retailers this April.
Update: Geoff Mott over at
PetGadgets says that Sergeant's also bakes cookies using these ingredients.
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31% of Americans Prefer to Sleep With a Pet
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Carpenter Co., which makes pillows and mattress pads,
released the findings of its "Sleep Better" survey.
Among the findings is that 31% of Americans who own a pet, allow their pet to sleep in bed with them.
The Sleep Better survey was conducted to find out the leading causes of poor sleep, hence this finding was presented as a reason why people don't sleep well.
Carpenter Co. got together with Dr. Michael Breus, a sleep expert, to comment on the findings, which he replied...
Co-sleeping is certainly a preference and there is some data to suggest it helps promote a better relationship, but co-sleeping with an animal is not really a good idea. Sleeping with pets in the bed can cause an increase in allergen exposure, frequent awakenings due to movement, and in some cases fleas!
I suppose its a valid argument, but if pet owners are already allowing their pets to sleep with them, it's probably because it's not a bother to them.
We ran some articles on this subject before:
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Is This the World's Ugliest Dog?
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Dane Andrew of Sunnyvale, CA, has put out a
press release touting his Chinese Crested, named Rascal, is the reigning "World's Ugliest Dog".
Rascal, The only living and competing Ugly dog to hold the coveted "Ring of Champions" title which makes him the current "World's Ugliest Dog". Originally won the contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair.
Andrews says Rascal does not get shaved, and is naturally hairless except for his mohawk and some hair on his tail and feet. He also has no teeth, and is not able to keep his tongue in his mouth.
Rascal comes from a dynasty of "Ugly Doy Royalty", with his Mom, Grandmother, and Grandfather all having held the title of "The World's Ugliest Dog". Rascal's Grandfather "Chi Chi" is in the Guinness Book of World Records for winning the most ugly dog contests and was undefeated with 7 ugly dog wins. Andrews goes on to say that Rascal may be the only dog, along with his Mom "Mai Tai" to receive a Mayoral proclamation.
I dunno. Personally, I think Rascal is more cute than he is ugly. What do you folks think? Is Rascal ugly, or he is cute?
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Canine Caviar - Venison Tripe
Friday, March 24, 2006
Canine Caviar Pet Foods Inc. added a new variety to its line of Canine Caviar pet food.
"Venison Tripe" contains nothing but pure venison tripe and water, and is intended for both dogs and cats. (ya gotta do something with deer utensils right?)
The company also offers Gourmet Beaver (made with ground beaver), among other varieties.
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Latka's Dog Biscuits - Cheese
Friday, March 24, 2006
Latka's Doggie Treats are now offering their Dog Biscuits in new Cheese flavor.
They're said to be made with all natural, wholesome, human grade ingredients, including Parmesan cheese. They contain no sugar, salt, preservatives, coloring, or additives.
Sold in a handled box, the biscuits come in shapes of mini bones, 1 1/2 inch ovals and rectangles. They have a shelf life of six months.
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Precise Plus Adds Puppy Formula
Friday, March 24, 2006
Precise Pet Products has added a puppy variety to its line of Precise Plus dog food.
It's said to be made with chicken meat and chicken meal for exceptional palatability and digestibility, along with beneficial botanical ingredients such as carrots, cranberries, dried kelp, and flaxseed.
Herbal ingredients are also included such as rosemary, turmeric, peppermint, and chamomile.
Product literature says that it's naturally preserved with vitamins C and E.
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Winner of PetSafe IdeaFetch Announced
Friday, March 24, 2006
Last October we announced the
IdeaFetch contest from PetSafe, where folks could enter their ideas for new pet products, and win cash. The winner was announced during the Global Pet Expo in San Diego yesterday.
And the honor goes to Jonathan Warren, of West Palm Beach, FL, for his "
MicroID Collar".
The MicroID Collar is a flash card memory chip that plugs into your computer by way of USB port. The chip contains a program that stores your pet's name, photo, vet information, your address and phone, and whatever else you want.
But wait, why the heck is this a new idea? It's already been done! Check out the
Top Tag Pet ID. Hello??
Well, congrats to Mr. Warren, he wins $40,000 and gets to have his product sold through PETCO.
Man, if I knew they were accepting ideas that had already been done and perfected, I would've entered.
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World's Ugliest Dog - Post Sam Era
Friday, March 24, 2006
The
Sonoma-Marin Fair is gearing up for the 18th Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, with a $1,000 prize at stake, and hopes for instant worldwide fame.
That fame catapulted the previous three-time champion,
Li'l Sam, a 14-year-old Chinese Crested, into the media spotlight with appearances on CNN, Late Show with Carson Daly, Inside Edition, the Insider, CBS Early Show, as well as Japanese, German and Spanish television with mentions on Regis & Kelly and Jay Leno. Sam passed away shortly after the contest.
According to the Fair's press release, contenders from across the country, as far as Florida, and even England, are expected to compete for the title.
The contest takes place at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma on Friday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
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Shizzle My Pizzle Stick!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
announced it has signed a licensing agreement to develop a line of pet products based on the name and image of rap artist Snoop Dogg.
The new pet products deal will cover toys, beds, leashes, apparel, treats and more for dogs under the company's JPI pet division. JAKKS expects to begin shipping the Snoop Dogg-branded pet line in 2006 to retail locations nationwide.
According to Snoop Dogg himself...
"Snoop Dogg's love goes beyond people -- it is for living creatures throughout the universe. How can I be Snoop Dogg and not show my love for pets?"
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Pet Specifix Flea & Tick Applicators
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Wellmark International introduced a new packaging concept for their Zodiac line of Spot On flea and tick topicals.
Dubbed, "
Pet Specifix", because the dog applicator is shaped like a bone, while the cat applicator is shaped like a cat's head. Also, they went with different colors for different weight classes of dogs, kinda like how Frontline does it.
The company claims that the bone and cat shaped applicators will avoid the problem of people applying cat topical to their dog.
Pet Specifix is available at pet specialty stores nationwide.
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Does Your Dog Blog?
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
If your dog is not already blogging, you might check out
My-Dog-Blog, a new blog host for dog owners.
Dog blogging is nothing new, with several pooches already posting their photos and daily journal entries on places like Blogger, Live Journal, Type Pad and others. The difference with My-Dog-Blog, is that they offer dog-themed templates, and the domain name will probably help with search engine referrals.
My-Dog-Blog offers all the usual slate of features, templates, RSS feeds, mailing lists, photo albums, create avatars, and so on. It also supports "friends lists", with an option to share special content to your most trusted friends.
Kinda like the MySpace.com for doggies.
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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Purina Beneful is now available in a new variety called "
Prepared Meals".
The photos make it look pretty good, even for people. In fact, the photos make it look like something you might find at a Chinese buffet.
I remember when I was a kid, we'd joke about about poor folks having to eat cans of dog food. Today, dog food is looking better all the time! Not too long ago we bought some dog cookies that looked just like Oreos, except these were peanut butter. The ingredients list looked just like that on a real box of Oreos, and smelled just as good. I was tempted.
Take a look at the container these come in. I bet people would buy it just to get the reuseable containers.
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Dogs Wow Dogs
Thursday, March 16, 2006
"
Dogs Wow Dogs" is the name of a DVD that teaches very young children about family life with a dog.
After reviewing some clips, the content is such that it's probably for kids aged 2 to 5 years, and is packed with enough songs and laughter that it'll keep their attention.
The programming uses a doggie sock puppet named "Stately" who looks and sounds like he could be related to the sock puppet mascot of Pets.com. He has this cat sidekick named Remix, and the two of them dance and sing their way through a variety of canine topics ranging from safety, feeding, grooming, bathing, playing, and a bunch of others.
It's produced by Larry Kay, who apparently has had a long history in children's media, having done extensive work with Disney and The Muppets.
The DVD contains two 30 minute programs.
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Bardel Bows Pet Cologne
Friday, March 10, 2006
Bardel Bows, a maker of supplies for professional dog groomers, is offering this set of
doggie cologne.
It's basically a coat conditioner that offers an "aromatherapy" scent.
White Lace Cologne for girls, is a light combination of Jasmine and Vanilla, while
Black Tie Cologne, for boys, is a soothing combination of Eucalyptus and Spearmint.
$4.25 per 4oz bottle.
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Nightclub for Dog Owners
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
This March 26th, a new nightclub opens in Los Angeles for dog owners,
SkyBARK.
It's a nightclub similar to many others where folks can hang out with others, meet new friends, dance to the music, and lounge with a drink. Except, dogs are allowed too.
Dogs can be taken off leash so that they can mingle just like their owners. The place has partnered with PETaPOTTY to provide a special restroom with rows of PETaPOTTYs.
As part of its grand opening, SkyBARK will host a silent auction to benefit New Leash on Life, an animal rescue. All dogs attending the opening night will receive a gift bag with samplings from various manufacturers like PETaPOTTY, Little Lily, Top Dog, Sherpa Pet Products, Doggie Springs, Pet Flys, and Dogswell treats.
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Creating Your Own Pet Urn
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
When the time comes for poochie to pass away, will you be cremating him/her?
If so, the folks at
A Beautiful Urn have launched
another website that provides tips on how to make your own wooden pet urn.
The company that makes handmade wooden urns for pet owners claims they're receiving so much business, that they can't keep up and are having to turn away business. So as a good gesture, they published this new guide.
Via
Dogma
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Ohio Court Strikes Down Pit Bull Ban
Monday, March 06, 2006
Sam over at Pooch Master writes about an Ohio State Appeals Court striking down a city ordinance in Toledo that limited residents to one vicious dog, or one pit bull.
In general...
"Since we conclude that there is no evidence that pit bulls are inherently dangerous or vicious, then the city ordinance limitation on ownership is also arbitrary, unreasonable, and discriminatory," Judge Skow wrote."
Check out Sam's post.
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Strange Dog House
Monday, March 06, 2006
Check out this dog house available at
Orange Skin.
If you're the kind of dog owner that's a breed apart from all the rest, I suppose this is your thing. It'll cost you $642.00 however.
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A Bulldog Shih Tzu Mix
Sunday, March 05, 2006
A friend sent this to me via e-mail...
Ok, so it may be old. It was new to me.
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Dogs That Suck On Clothing
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Dr. Michael Fox, the "Pet Doctor" writes a column by fielding questions from the public and answering them.
He got a
question from the owner of a 5 1/2 year old Bichon Frise with a habit of sucking on people's clothing.
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Pets Abandoned Due to Bird Flu Scare
Sunday, March 05, 2006
The AP
reports that some pet owners owners in France have abandoned their animals due to the Asian Bird Flu worries.
France's food safety had ordered all residents in affected areas to keep their cats indoors and their dogs on leashes to avoid spreading the virus. This led to a panic, causing some people to get rid of their pets in an attempt to protect themselves.
While the Bird Flu is deadly to birds, it's been reported that people and other animals have died from it too. They can definitely harbor the virus and the spread it around, however. Earlier in the week, it was reported that a cat in Germany died from the Bird Flu.
When the Bird Flu hits hard here in the USA, will Americans abandon their dogs and cats too?
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Pet Sitting is a Fast Growing Industry
Saturday, March 04, 2006
The Arizona Republic
reports that the pet sitting industry is experiencing a boom.
The report features the business of
Holly Huntimer, who started her pet sitting business while attending college.
"When I started I thought I'd be the little neighborhood pet-sitter, nothing big, nothing extraordinary," Huntimer said. "Business started snowballing. And then I put the ad on the Internet." In May, Huntimer had to hire three employees to help with the growing demand...
She now has 100 active clients.
Holly's business offers several services including pet-sitting, house-sitting, dog walking, overnight stays, and on-site poop-scooping.
The report goes on to say that Pet Sitters International, a trade organization for pet sitting businesses, has grown from 300 members in 1994 to about 7,400 members today.
It sounds like a business idea that's frought with money to be had.
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eBay Stops Dog Fur Sales
Saturday, March 04, 2006
The Daily Mirror, a UK based newspaper,
reports that eBay removed a Korean dog fur coat from its site yesterday. The newspaper credits itself for the decision.
A concerned animal lover saw the coat on eBay, and was alarmed by its description:
Described as being "in great condition", it had an asking price of £50 and appeared alongside a photo with the heading: "Fur coat - Korean dog".
The Daily Mirror was contacted, and the paper contacted eBay about it. The sale of dog fur is permissible in the UK.
A spokeswoman for PETA claimed that, "People who choose to wear fur of any kind should be aware that they are directly responsible for a great deal of unnecessary animal suffering."
However, the Daily Mirror says otherwise. The paper notes that the fur is likely to have been a by-product of the Korean meat trade. About two million dogs are killed every year for dog meat in Korean and sold to 6,000 restaurants.
This is
exactly what I
commented in an earlier article about the Chinese dog fur industry, that it's actually a by-product of the dog meat industry. You can't stop the dog fur industry without first stopping the dog meat industry. And you cannot stop the dog meat industry without first addressing cultural norms, and poverty.
The consumption of dog meat came about due to harsh realities of the lower class society. So much of Chinese and Korean families have been in the lower class, that eating dog meat has since become engrained into the culture. Even if we could ship them all free beef, they'd still eat dog because of it being part of their culture.
PETA, on the other hand, would prefer you to believe that these families are all psychotically deranged, and is using that picture to keep donations flowing their way. They'll get the donations, but they'll never change Asian culture.
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Dumb Dog Inventions of the Past
Friday, March 03, 2006
Just think of the negative press
this idea would have received had it debuted today?
Via
Petistic
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Meat-Flavored Play-Doh Conceals Pills
Friday, March 03, 2006
FlavorTek, Inc. introduced a new product to help dog owners get pills into their dogs' tummies.
Flavor-Doh is kinda like meat-flavored Play-Doh. You take out a chunk of Flavor-Doh, wrap and mold it around a pill, and feed it to your dog. It comes in two varieties, Liver, and Chicken. In fact, you can mold it into the shape of a liver or chicken and really make him or her go nuts!
There's no refrigeration needed, and each tub will disguise anywhere between 40 to 133 pills, depending on size. It's also low-calorie, adding no more than 5 calories per serving.
Currently available only through a veterinarian, and retails for $9.99 per tub.
Flavor-Doh for Cats is coming this Summer.
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Capitalizing on Dog Electrocutions
Friday, March 03, 2006
Manhattan-based pet boutique, Trixie & Peanut, is
recommending dog owners buy their $79 hiking boots with thick black rubber soles that
might protect them if they should walk over one of the city's unpredictable sites of "stray voltage."
It's been reported heavily the matter of dogs getting
electrocuted during city walks after
stepping onto charged water or metal.
No better way to stimulate commerce than the fear of death!
Via
Pooch Master
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Ear Protection for Flying Dogs
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Mutt Muffs offers hearing protection for dogs that fly with their owners in light aircraft.
Aviators know how loud it gets in the cockpit, and if it gets too loud for them, it gets even louder for dogs who have a keener sense of hearing than humans.
Mutt Muffs are a patent-pending invention of pet owner Michele McGuire who noticed her dog Cooper acted a bit frazzled when flying with her in her Cessna. After spending money on engineers and doggie treats, she came up with the right design, and now Cooper enjoys flying as much as Michele.
Thanks
PetGadgets for the tip!
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Training Toilet Paper
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Kimberly Clark is now offering a new type of toilet paper that lovers of Golden Retrievers might consider a fun replacement to plain old toilet paper.
Cottonelle For Kids has doggie tracks printed on the toilet paper, and at roughly every five sheets is a cartoon drawing of a dog. It's actually training toilet paper for kids. Parents are instructed to teach their children to follow the tracks and then tear off at the dog.
Otherwise, the toilet paper is the same paper used in other Cottonelle products.
Thanks Tania.
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Watson's New Canine Seat Belt
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Watson's Senior Pet Supplies has a new
Canine Auto Safety Harness.
Available in four different sizes, each harness conforms and adjusts to your dog's specific proportions to ensure their comfort and safety. The Canine Auto Safety Harness slips easily onto existing seat belts, and is guaranteed to fit any automobile.
It's made with High-Tenacity Nylon webbing, which is rated at 2,500 lbs of force. The Steel (Nickel) hardware used has a similar rating.
It also doubles as a front end walking harness without making any modifications. Just attach your dog leash and go.
Priced at $45.95 for all sizes.
Watson's Senior Pet Supplies was founded in 2004 to provide products, education and information to aging pets and their owners. It was their patented "
Bottom's Up Leash" that got the company started.
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New Book - Tails of Devotion
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Tails of Devotion is a new "coffee table book" by Emily Scott Pottruck that looks at the bond between people and their pets, through letters and photographs of 58 San Franciscan families.
Described as a visual and profound testimony to the relationship between pets and their families, the book presents a dialogue between owner and pet, and vice-versa, through a series of letters that answer the question: "If you and your animals could communicate via paper, what would you say to each other?"
Noted persons such as Robin Williams, Isabel Allende, Peter Coyote, Ronnie Lott, Mickey Hart, Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman, Orlando Cepeda, Michael Tilson Thomas, Miss Connie Champagne and Stephan Jenkins a profiled in the book.
100% of the gross proceeds from the book will go to The San Francisco SPCA, the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control, PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support), Pets Unlimited and Rocket Dog Rescue. Each of these non-profit organizations is profiled in the book with their mission and work.
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Booda Launches New Dental Chew
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Aspen Pet Products Inc., which makes the Booda brand of dog chews, is rolling out two
new dental chews hoping to grab some market share while Greenies is under fire.
The "Pup-RRR-mint Sticks" and "Muttz-RRR-ella Sticks", are dual-layer dog chews with a taste, shape, hardness, and dental health benefits that it hopes dog owners will applaude.
Pup-RRR-mint Sticks are fortified with dill, parsley, and mint to freshen breath, clean teeth and provide great taste, while Muttz-RRR-ella Sticks, are made with a real-cheese center. Aspen's own "independent taste tests" show that dogs prefer Muttz-RRR-ella Sticks 3:1 and Pup-RRR-mint Sticks 2:1 over Greenies.
And since digestibility is what's putting Greenies out to pasture, Aspen says that their new sticks are made from an extrusion process, formed in much the same way as pasta, and are more easily broken down and digested. Moreover, the sticks have a uniform shape such that the ends are not larger, which is the cause of many intestinal blockage cases.
Pup-RRR-mint Sticks and Muttz-RRR-ella Sticks are available at PetSmart and PETCO stores.
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