Man Fights Alligator for Dog
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Michael Rubin has some hefty huevos rancheros.
He was out walking his two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Border Collie, when the Golden, a six month old puppy, ran ahead to the edge of a pond.
That's when an alligator came up out of the pond, snatched it up, and went back into water.
So what does Rubin do? He jumps in, wrestles the alligator, starts throwing punches at its noggin, and
pries the dog out of its jaws. I suppose as long as a gator has something in its mouth it ain't going to bite.
Apparently, the puppy is doing good, though I don't think she'll be retrieving stuff out of the water anymore.
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World Kitchens Beef Jerky
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
This is actually a brand of jerky for people.
So what's this doing on a dog blog? Well, it happens to be awful jerky for people, but probably great stuff for dogs. And it's not all that expensive.
I picked up this bag of
World Kitchens Beef Jerky at the supermarket yesterday, because as the blogger I am, I need plenty of animal flesh to keep my brain and fingers working.
This particular brand contained a whole pound (16oz) of jerky in one bag, compared to the 4oz you get from other brands. Better yet, it costs only $9.99, compared to $5.99 for the smaller 4oz competitors. A great bargain I thought.
But right away I knew something was wrong immediately after popping a piece into my mouth. It just didn't taste right, it tasted kinda stale. I checked the expiration date, but it said it was good until "09/20/07", so it appeared to be fresh.
After giving it some chews, it crumbled apart in my mouth. It didn't feel like "meat" to me; there's nothing chewy about it. Certainly it was beef, as the packaging said, but then again "beef" could be anything, like beef hearts, beef liver, beef tongue, etc. Giving it some more chews, it started tasting like liver.
The package says it was made in Brazil, and says that it contains "sliced beef". I dunno. It just tastes awful as beef jerky.
So, perhaps it's great as dog treats.
Pricewise, it's not that expensive. A 6oz bag of Beggin Strips from PetSmart costs $3.29 (roughly 55 cents per ounce), compared to about 62 cents per ounce for the World Kitchens beef jerky.
Your dog will probably prefer it over Beggin Strips, it won't cost you much more money, and you'll have the satisfaction of feeding it human grade food. Or at least, I think it's human grade.
$9.99 at Albertson's, and other grocery stores.
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Surgery Usually Best for Dog's Ligament Tear
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Dr James Roush, a veterinarian at Kansas State University, issued a press release stating that special surgery is usually the best course of treatment for ligament tear in dogs.
The press release contains some pretty good reading for dog owners who've dealt with ligament tears in their dogs. It does, however, sound a bit promotional.
Nonetheless, I reprinted the entire press release here on DoggieNews. Visit "
Special Surgery Usually Best for Dog's Ligament Tear".
Find other
dog health articles.
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City of Chicago Considers Draconian Laws on Dog Ownership
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The Chicago-Sun Times
reports that the Chicago City Council is considering some tougher laws on dog ownership.
It's part of one person's quest to create a "safer and better environment" for dogs.
Here's what License Committee Chairman, Eugene Schulter, is proposing...
- Mandatory microchipping
- Stiff fines for letting dogs roam free
- Higher licensing fees for non-fixed dogs
- Increased regulation and licensing of pet service providers
- Limit tethering to no more than 3 hours per day
Apparently in Schulter's ward, a dozen dogs and four cats were found living in filth and without food and water, at a boarding facility. The article in the Sun-Times suggests that was the impetus for these new laws.
So instead of going after the problem people, he's going after everyone, even the people who treat their dogs well. His proposals don't discriminate, everyone's a criminal in Schulter's eyes.
The reason why I feel these laws are unnecessary, is because there already are laws on the books, at the State level, to prevent against these problems.
The State of Illinois has a
Veterinary Professions act, licensing and regulating veterinarians, and it has an
Animal Welfare act regulating and licensing kennels, catteries, pet shops, and shelters. Moreover, the State already has an
Animal Control act, which includes dangerous dogs, controlling your dogs, roaming dogs, etc.
So why does the City of Chicago still have a problem? It's because they don't have the money for code enforcement.
In other words, they have bigger problems with human health, violent crime, infrastructure, and schools, that they don't have enough man hours to spend on animal suffering.
That's why Schulter is proposing laws that will burden everyone. Rather than enforcing the laws they already have, he figures that at least 50% of the city's residents will follow like sheep and comply with the new laws. And if he can get that, then he'll see some positive results.
Keep in mind that the City still has no money to enforce the new laws. The other 50% that refuses to comply will go scott free.
Question for everyone:
What do you think is the answer?
Is it better to create more layers of strict and redundant laws hoping that at least half the population will automatically comply?
Or is it better to put more tax dollars into enforcing the laws we already have? Where do we get the money for this, raise taxes higher, or cut out wasteful spending?
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Rosie's Rewards All Natural Beef Jerky
Friday, May 26, 2006
New from Rosebud Inc. is their "
Rosie's Rewards All Natural" beef jerky dog treats.
The company claims it's much drier than traditional beef jerky, allowing it to stay fresher longer.
They go on to say that its strong aroma and high quality is due to the type of meat they select. The company uses a combination of USDA inspected Montana cow and bull meat, selected from the animal's hindquarters. The meat is very lean with little marble or fat content. A whole five ounces of raw meat is used to make two ounces of Rosie's Rewards.
Rosie's Rewards is comprised of 85 percent protein. It contains no fillers of any kind, no wheat, corn, rice, oats, or peanut hulls. It is also sugar and salt free.
Just lean beef jerky, extra dry.
One box contains three 2oz bags, and
sells for $20.85 from the company's website.
Or, browse their
store locator.
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PetVision Lubricating Eye Drops
Thursday, May 25, 2006
ADER Enterprises Inc. is marketing a product called
PetVision, a "lubricating eye drop" that helps alleviate a variety of eye diseases in dogs.
Described as an ophthalmic nutraceutical solution, just 1-2 drops per day over 4 weeks is said to produce noticeable improvement for the following conditions...
- Incipient Cataracts
- Dry Eye Syndrome (KCS)
- Lenticular Sclerosis
The company has
before & after shots of some its users.
Cost for one bottle is around $44.00 at most online retailers. Browse the
retailer list.
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Infrared Heat Massage for Dogs
Thursday, May 25, 2006
All American Technology is now offering a heat massage device for your pooch.
The "
Infrared Heat Massage" is billed as the first hand-held infrared heat & massage unit for dogs available to the general public. While the company says it's meant for dogs, they also say you can try it on yourself and feel some benefit as well.
It's said that infrared heat has a variety of health benefits from increasing blood flow and regenerating cell growth to easing sore muscles, joints, back pain, arthritis and Hip Dysplasia.
Put your dog on your lap, and give it a massage while watching a movie.
Costs $89.50 each.
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Limited Edition Pet Tag Silencer
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Itzadog, LLC recently released a new "limited edition" version of their
Quiet Spot brand of pet tag silencers.
The limited edition comes in a red Hawaiian print design.
Pet tag silencers are small cloth bags that enclose one or more pet tags. This way they don't jingle when your dog walks, runs, or shakes itself. In addition, they prevent tags from wearing out, and they also prevent tag tarnish (dark streaks on white fur).
They also give dogs the added advantage of stealth, so they can sneak up on unsuspecting rodents and birds.
They cost $8.00 each.
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Lighted Pooper Scooper
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Innovative Pet Solutions is now offering a pooper scooper that lights up.
Now, you can walk your dog at night, and still be able to see the poop you're picking up in all of its wet, textured glory.
The two pieces of the pooper scooper fit together to act as a closed container. Inside the container is a bag that is held open so that you can empty it out easily. The whole unit attaches to your belt for hands-free walking.
It sells for $19.99 from
PetGadgets.com.
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18K Gold Dog Bowl
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Yes, for $225.00, you too can have an
18 karat gold dipped dog bowl. $180.00 for the smaller size.
It'll cost you $275.00 if you want one with the elephant or leopard accents.
Hedy Manon produces upscale dog products and accessories, for the most discriminating of dog owners.
The bowls are made in the USA, and are hand painted, hand made and dipped in 18K gold. Each bowl is removable from its base for ease in cleaning.
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Woman Fined For Drunk Chihuahua
Monday, May 22, 2006
A woman in McHenry County, Illinois was fined $100.00 for having a
drunk chihuahua.
Diane Marcotte claims she had left a glass of wine in the car, and that Chico must have gotten into it. The dog started having seizures, so she took it to the vet.
Interestingly, local police testified in court that they smelled alcohol on Chico's breath. Can you visualize cops holding a chihuahua's mouth up to their nose? "Yup, this dog's been hitting the bottle!".
The judge ordered placed the dog with new owners. He also fined her with child endangerment, and fined her for driving under the influence of alcohol. All because her dog got into some wine, and tried to take it to a vet.
Perhaps she would have walked to the vet, and let the dog die on the way over. At least, she wouldn't have gotten busted on the latter two charges.
Everyone makes mistakes. It doesn't solve anything to crucify people for them.
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$1.6 Million Dog
Monday, May 22, 2006
An Oregon man claims his dog was worth $1.6 million,
in a lawsuit.
Mark Greenup's dog Grizz was ran over by car driven by his neighbor. The dog was severely injured. Instead of providing veterinary care, Greenup had it euthanized. He claims the dog provided love, friendship, and protection to all of his family members.
The neighbor, Raymond Weaver, claims the dog's injuries were not that serious enough to require euthanasia.
Doesn't anyone see the conflict here?
If this dog was so important to his family, as determined by his $1.6 million figure, shouldn't he have spared no expense to save its life?
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New Pet Rewards VISA Card
Monday, May 22, 2006
Bank of America and Hill's Pet Nutrition have teamed up to offer people a new credit card that features a photo of your dog.
You upload a photo of your dog at the card's
official website.
The new card gathers two reward points for every dollar spent at participating veterinary clinics, major pet retailers, farm and feed stores, and neighborhood pet specialty stores. It also collects one point for every dollar spent on other purchases.
Points can be redeemed for Hill's Science Diet or Prescription Diet, as well as rebates on veterinary expenses, or a donation to an animal shelter.
The card carries no annual fee.
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Jeep Wrangler Pet Stroller
Monday, May 22, 2006
Pet Gear recently released their new
Jeep® Wrangler Pet Stroller, the first co-branded pet stroller on the market.
It features the Jeep logo on its wheels, handles, and sides.
The new rugged all-terrain four-wheel push canine carrier has a large undercarriage storage basket for holding personal belongings, pet toys and other necessities, while the "parent tray" provides an easily accessible place for keys and beverages.
It also includes a special side pocket, providing a perfect place for cell phones, pet treats, or other small items. For added convenience, the stroller easily folds flat for storage or travel.
Like the Jeep Wrangler, the pet stroller variety offers the same high quality and durability one would expect. Its wheels come with shock absorbers, its frame is made of steel, and it features a 600 denier nylon with bug-proof mesh so pets enjoy excellent views and ventilation.
The Jeep Wrangler Pet Stroller holds dogs up to 30 pounds.
$119.99 at JustPetStrollers.com.
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Dogs That Lay Like Frogs
Sunday, May 21, 2006
It's A Family Thing
Originally uploaded by wax rhapsodic.
"Siblings by bloodline but cousins by stewardship, Lucy and Junior resting after an afternoon of play. It must be a family thing. "
Some dogs like to lie on their bellies with their hind legs kicked out behind them.
Our beagle Mia does this a lot, and I always get a kick out of watching her.
Check out this fun Flickr group containing photos of dogs laying like frogs.
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Cities Need More Dog Parks
Saturday, May 20, 2006
The BBC
reported today that a south London borough adopted a new law that limits the number of dogs people can walk simultaneously through city parks.
From July, anyone exercising four to eight animals will need to apply for a special licence.
There will also be rules about walkers congregating together and creating a "super pack" of dogs.
The town council said it's not the professional dog walkers they're concerned about. It's the dog owners and the unlicensed professionals they're targeting. They let the dogs off their leads, congregate with other dog walkers, and take their eyes off the dogs.
Perhaps it's a good thing that there are more dogs getting their exercise these days; we don't want to discourage people from doing so. If you take away "congregation", that gives people less of an incentive to walk their dogs.
Instead of enacting dog walking laws, cities need to create more dog parks.
Instead of cities trying to micromanage their citizens, create solutions that still encourage them to take their dogs out, allow them to socialize with other dog walkers, yet keep the dogs confined.
Dog parks, that's the answer.
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Police Dog Dies After Being Left In Car
Friday, May 19, 2006
Stories of dogs dying after being left inside a hot car are everywhere. But it's not often you hear about a
police dog dying in the same manner.
Officer John Baker (where have we heard that name before?) left his canine partner Atilla in the car, which is actually a normal procedure.
Cars used by K-9 officers have a
temperature monitor that activates the siren and rolls down windows if the car's temperature gets above 85 degrees. But the device wasn't activated in Baker's car.
The officer was suspended, and The Humane Society has begun a criminal investigation.
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Ugly Dog Contest Gets Hacked
Friday, May 19, 2006
The San Jose Mercury
reports that Hackers broke their way into the computer server that was storing the vote count for the Sonoma-Marin World's Ugliest Dog Contest, and deleted some votes.
The leading contestant, Pee Wee, who we
featured here on DoggieNews, had 40,000 votes erased, while another dog, Victoria, had 30,000 votes erased.
That put Lucille Bald -- a purebred Chinese Crested from Florida -- in the lead until fair officials noticed the vote theft. Contest officials said they do not believe there is any link between Lucille Bald and the presidential-votes controversy in the dog's home state several years ago.
Contest officials said they installed a firewall, and will restart the voting May 22.
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Brake-Fast Doggie Bowl
Friday, May 19, 2006
The
Brake-Fast Dog Food Bowl is a new invention designed to slow down a dog from eating too fast.
The three prongs sticking up from the bowl act as barriers to keep a dog from snatching up mouthfuls of dry or wet dog food.
It's marketed as a way to help prevent Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus (GDV), when a dog's stomach distends with air to the point that it goes into shock and possibly dies.
Interestingly, the bowl doesn't have a rubber base, and will slide across the floor. The manufacturer says this actually helps slow down the eating process.
It has a no-tip shape, is dishwasher safe, and comes in a 5-cup medium size.
$14.99
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City Hires Dog Translator to Address Barking
Friday, May 19, 2006
An article in the Telegraph said that a city in England hired an animal behaviorist to interpret various dog barks to figure out why dogs were barking.
The town of Peterborough launched "Noise Action Week" in an attempt address the town's problem of excessive dog barking. They hired an animal behaviorist to help teach the public on why dogs are barking, what they are saying, and how to stop it.
Shockingly, the animal behaviorist discovered the dogs were complaining about high taxes, big government, and wasteful spending.
So instead, the city relied heavily on a leaflet published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, explaning that a bark is pretty all-embracing, covering everything from greeting and playing to threatening and being defensive; and from "contact seeking when alone" to a group activity.
In the end, the city advised dog owners to close their curtains, and turn on their radios.
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Fitness Unleashed - Weight Loss For You and Your Dog
Friday, May 19, 2006
If you have a dog, and you think you're fat, you might be interested in a new book, released just this month, that shows people how to lose weight together with their dogs.
Fitness Unleashed!, co-authored by Marty Becker DVM, and Robert Kushner MD, is designed to help you make use of your canine couch potato to help both of you lose weight.
The book's description says that Kushner used a groundbreaking study to figure out that exercising with your dog helps the both of you lose weight. I guess that's why doctors make the big bucks!
Anyways, both Kushner and Becker have teamed up to provide you with simple yet comprehensive walking exercises that you and Buddy can do in just 15 minutes, every three days.
It's not enough to just walk your dog! Get this book and learn how to do it the medically-proven way.
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FAG Pet Shampoo
Friday, May 19, 2006
FAG Pet Shampoo is a new product from Grayson Fairbanks, Inc., makers of the FAG (Fabulous And Gay) line of grooming products for men.
Except FAG Pet is for dogs, cats, rats or any other furry creature you and your partner bring into your lives.
I'm not sure if it's just for homosexual pets, or what.
Anyways, FAG Pet Shampoo is described as a special aromatherapy hypoallergenic pet formula. It moisturizes the skin and fluffs the fur while protecting against nasty odors and insects.
The company says it's safe for gerbils.
$9.95 for an 8oz bottle.
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Sea Mobility Venison Jerky
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ark Naturals has introduced a new
venison variety to its line of Sea Mobility jerky treats.
It's free of wheat and corn, for dogs with allergies.
The Sea Mobility line of jerky treats incorporates sea cucumber extract as a source of Chondroitin, to aid a dog's joints.
Purchase online or use the company's
store locator.
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Jakks White Bites
Thursday, May 18, 2006
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced it's new doggie breath freshener treat, "
White Bites" earlier this month.
It's described as a tasty oral care treat that helps promote cleaner teeth and fresher breath.
White Bites are chewy and abrasive, and use the power of baking soda to help freshen breath. They're also supplemented with milk protein. The company claims that they formulated White Bites specifically with safety and digestibility in mind, using a single process procedure that makes them break down in dogs' stomachs.
White Bites come in small, medium, and large sizes, with suggested retail prices ranging from $4.99 to $15.99.
They're due to premier in PETCO stores on May 20, 2006.
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Dog Bite Prevention Week
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
The week of May 21 to 27 has been designated as "Dog Bite Prevention Week", through a collaborative effort of several organizations, including the U.S. Postal Service, the American Veterinary Medical Assoc. (AMVA), and Doggone Safe Inc.
Doggone Safe, a non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education offers the following tips to prevent dog bites...
The 3 Most Important Things to Teach Your Kids
1. Dogs Don’t Like Hugs and Kisses – Teach your kids not to hug or kiss a dog on the face. Hugging the family dog or face-to-face contact are common causes of bites to the face. Instead, teach kids to scratch the dog on the chest or the side of the neck.
2. Be a Tree if a Strange Dog Approaches – Teach kids to stand still, like a tree. Trees are boring and the dog will eventually go away. This works for strange dogs and any time the family dog gets too frisky or becomes aggressive.
3. Never Tease a Dog – and never disturb a dog that’s sleeping, eating or protecting something.
The 2 Most Important Things Parents Can Do
1. Supervise – Don’t assume your dog is good with kids. If a toddler must interact with your dog, you should have your hands on the dog too. Even if your dog is great with kids and has never bitten – why take a chance?
2. Train the dog – Take your dog to obedience classes where positive-reinforcement is used. Never pin, shake, choke, hold the dog down or roll the dog over to teach it a lesson. Dogs treated this way are likely to turn their aggression on weaker family members. Involve older children in training the family dog while supervising. Don’t allow children to punish the dog and don’t punish the dog yourself. Condition the dog to enjoy the presence and actions of children using positive experiences.
The 3 Most Important Things Dog Owners Can Do
1. Spay or Neuter Your Dog – Neutered pets are calmer, healthier and less likely to be aggressive. Neutering prevents unwanted dogs that may end up in shelters or in less than ideal conditions where they may grow up to be poorly socialized or aggressive.
2. Condition Your Dog for the World – Give your puppy lots of new positive experiences. Train using positive methods e.g. clicker training.
3. Supervise Your Dog – Supervise your dog at all times around children. Do not allow children to hug and kiss the dog. If visiting children are bothering your dog, put the dog away or send the children home.
Visit
Doggone Safe for access to more complete information on dog bite prevention.
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iCheewawa
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Kimmy from San Diego pimped out her pooch by creating this
iPod doggie-jacket for her Chihuahua. It carries the iPod and speakers so that she can listen to her toonz while walking through Balboa Park.
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Cigars for Dogs
Monday, May 15, 2006
Made in Mexico,
Chewgars are new in the USA and in Canada from Greensboro, NC-based Flora & Hurd Inc.
The beef, chicken, and chocolate-flavored, shrink-wrapped rawhide chews resemble six-inch cigars, and has a cigar-style band that pictures a dog with a Chewgar dangling from its mouth.
They're packaged up in a wooden display box, just like real stogies.
They even employ real
Chewgar rollers, girls who cut the materials and roll them up into hide-based humidors.
Check out
photos of dogs smoking their chewgars.
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Motorcycle Dog Stroller
Friday, May 12, 2006
Here's a cool looking "
motorcycle dog stroller" selling on eBay.
Says it's hand made, made from a recycled frame and wood body.
Starting at $19.99. No bids right now.
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Summer Is Most Dangerous Time for Dogs
Friday, May 12, 2006
Some interesting claims statistics released by
Veterinary Pet Insurance revealed the summer months are the most hazardous for dogs.
The fact that people and their pets are spending more time outdoors during these months, high temperatures, insect infestations, abundance of plant growth, all add to increased ailments suffered by dogs.
According to 2005 claims data...
| | Feb | Jun | Jul | Aug |
| Foreign Body - Any | 20 | 25 | 85 | 83 |
| Foreign Body - Eye | 7 | 35 | 30 | 21 |
| Foreign Body - Nasal | 10 | 81 | 43 | 25 |
| Foreign Body - Oral | 13 | 27 | 22 | 19 |
| Foreign Body - Foot | 12 | 76 | 87 | 62 |
| Burn | 6 | 16 | 11 | 11 |
| Insect Bites/Sting | 68 | 207 | 256 | 311 |
| Near Drowning | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Heat Stroke | 4 | 36 | 50 | 31 |
| Ear Infections | 3,629 | 4,285 | 4,578 | 4,756 |
Dr. Carol McConnell, manager of veterinary education and services for VPI, provides some explanation of the injuries...
- Foreign Bodies: Foxtails, a type of grass with sharp points throughout the grass awn, are common in dry summer months. The sharp points force the grass awn to move forward (not backward), allowing the foxtail to imbed in the pet's paw, ears, eyes, or nose. As a penetrating foreign body, the foxtail inevitably causes an infection. See our article, "Protect Your Dog From Cheatgrass and Foxtails".
- Stings/Bites: Insects and spiders of all shapes and sizes come out of their hiding places in the summer months. Mosquitoes congregate near pools of water. Rid your yard of even the shallowest pools of water (including the toddler's pool) so mosquitoes don't breed. Additionally, pet owners should keep their pets away from bees, wasps and woodpiles that may harbor spiders.
- Hyperthermia: To prevent heat stroke during the summer, keep pets indoors as much as possible during the warmest hours of the day (usually 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Never leave your pet in the car unattended.
- Burns: Hot sidewalks can be painful for pets, and may account for the rise in claims for burns. In addition to burns on the pet's paws, sunburns are more common in the summer months, especially on body areas not protected by fur or dark skin. Pet owners should keep their pet indoors as much as possible during the times of day when the sun is at its peak.
- Otitis Externa: Ear infections are frequently caused by water getting trapped in a dog's ear after swimming or bathing. If your pet is prone to water activities in the summer, speak to your veterinarian regarding specific ear cleaning products that will help dry the ear canal after water exposure to prevent recurring ear infections.
- Near Drownings: Although relatively rare, cases of near drownings do increase in summer months. If this happens, be sure to keep the pet warm, and dry thoroughly with towels. Then, take the pet to the veterinarian immediately. Consider installing a Skamper Ramp in your swimming pool to help dogs that accidentally fall in.
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ThermalWear Canine Cooling System
Friday, May 12, 2006
What makes this
doggie cooling-vest different from the others is that it doesn't use ice packs or gel packs, but something the manufacturer refers to as a "phase changing substance".
Instead of freezing at 32°F, it freezes at 50°F, meaning you can "recharge" it much more quickly than with ice packs or gel packs.
The company's freezing substance doesn't freeze into a solid, but into something like snow, making it flexible for comfortable wear. It maintains a constant 50°F for two hours or longer, instead of the freezing temperatures that ice-packs and gel packs produce.
The manufacturer, Thermo-Tec, Inc. claims their dog vests have been used professionally by police K9 units and search and rescue dogs.
Available only in large size, you can
buy it online for $75.00.
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Pug Could Become Official State Dog
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Lawmakers in the State of Delaware are
considering a bill that would make the Pug the official state dog.
Apparently, the pug's intelligence and small stature best reflect's the nation's second smallest state. I wonder if snorting had anything to do with it?
Rep. Robert Valihura, who sponsored the bill, said he did so upon the request of a pug-owning constituent.
If only getting a Congressman to respond to all demands could be as simple.
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Taking Little Dogs Away From Old Ladies
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
NBC6 of South Florida
reports of a condominium association in West Palm Beach threatening to take a 79 year old lady's dog away from her.
The lady is suffering from bone cancer and breast cancer, and her little chihuahua named "Baby" is her only companion. The condo association has a rule against pet ownership, and it doesn't want to make an exception.
Americans can't even have a dog in their own home!
In a way, this dog is kinda like medical marijuana; it doesn't have any medical benefit, but it makes you forget about your problems.
So, do we make exceptions for certain people, and bend the rules?
My answer is that this is an excessive rule. The rule, rather, should be that each owner must control their pets so as not to bother other residents. If your dog barks too much, you have to put a stop to it, or else face fines.
It appears this condo association went about it backasswards.
I hope the residents of the association changes the rules, and kicks out the board members. Let the lady keep her dog.
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Duck 'n Rice Ringles
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
From Pet Ventures, Inc. comes
Duck 'n Rice Ringles, duck-flavored Pringles potato chips for dogs.
Marketed under the company's "Pet 'n Shape" brand, Duck 'n Rice Ringles are made to look like Pringles potato chips, except their made out of 100% natural duck breast fillets, rice, and egg whites.
They contain no additives, no preservatives and no coloring, and they claim it's free from genetically engineered ingredients. Also, they're said to be high in protein yet low in fat, calories and cholesterol.
Buy them online for
$9.99 a can.
The company also recently introduced "
Chik 'n Ringles".
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Organix Canine Formula in a Can
Friday, May 05, 2006
The line of Organix Canine Formula is now availble in a can.
Billed as "The only Pet Food made with Certified Organic Chicken as the #1 Ingredient", the Organix brand is made by
Castor & Pollux Pet Works of Clackamus, OR.
The company goes on to claim that Organix contains over 70% organic ingredients and a high meat content, assures dog owners that your canine friend will benefit from an outstanding diet, both highly palatable and highly digestible.
Their website goes on to say more great stuff.
It has an expected retail price of $1.29 for the 5.5 oz. can, and $2.39 for the 12.7oz can.
I didn't see this new canned variety on their online shopping page, perhaps it'll be there soon. They do sell in stores too.
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Record Your Voice on a Doggie DVD
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
A company called Long Leash, Inc. announced a new product today that allows you to record your voice on a DVD movie for the purpose of entertaining your dog.
"
The Dog Tales" is a DVD containing a special show designed to appeal to dogs. At the beginning of the show, the pet owner can have his or her voice recorded to draw their pooch's attention. The DVD runs on a continuous loop.
DVD purchasers are given an access code with their purchase and directed to call a toll-free number to record the message. The messages can be up to one minute long. The finished DVD is then mailed to the purchaser.
Via
PetGadgets.com
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Pee Wee - Ugly Dog Contestant
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
I received an e-mail asking me to visit a blog containing photos and news about
Pee Wee, also known as, "Son of Sam", the offspring of two ugly dogs, Zippy and Sam. Sam is the famous "world's ugliest dog".
The photo on the right is little Pee Wee. I suppose he is ugly, though I have to say he's more cute than ugly.
Pee Wee is trying to win the World's Ugliest Dog contest this coming June at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
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Treat - Umms
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Treat - Umms is a relatively new product line by
Healthy Pet Foods, Inc.Sold under the Lick Your Chops brand, they're natural doggie treats made with real meat, cheese, and other stuff like rice, sweet potato, et al.
The Chicken Dumbells with Rice (pictured here) are kinda cool. They look like little buffalo wings. The meat part is made of chicken breast and rice, while the bone part is rawhide.
So now you and Max can munch down on buffalo wings while watching the NBA playoffs!
Available from
Pet Foods Direct.
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All Terrain PetAloe Skin Spray
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
PetAloe Skin Spray is a new product for dogs from Rosemont Ventures.
Sold under the All Terrain brand, it's cooling spray that soothes and rehydrates a dog's skin after being in the sun. All Terrain is a brand that specializes in natural remedies for outdoor enthusiasts.
Ingredients include: Aloe Vera Gel, Glycerin; Bisabolol; Allantoin; Camomile; Comfrey; Sweet Clover Leaf; Sodium Carbomor; Bladderwrack; Cucumber; Ginseng; Ginkgo Biloba; Lavender Oil; Sea Algae; among others.
$4.50 for a 2oz bottle.
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Zuke's Z-Filets
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Performance Pet Nutrition, LLC., which makes the
Zuke's brand of dog and cat foods, added a new product to it's line of dog treats.
Zuke's Z-Filets are select slices of premium meat available in Basted Beef and Glazed Chicken varieties.
Z-Filets are described as being all natural, high in protein, and free of BHA, by-products, added tallow, artificial preservatives, colors and flavors. Package ingredients show that its made from beef (or chicken), rice flour, and flavored with maple syrup, garlic, and sea salt.
The Z-Filets are packaged in a resealable 3.25 oz. (92g) plastic pouches with a suggested retail price of $4.58.
The website doesn't show the product as of this writing, but I'm sure you can contact them.
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Lone Star Doggie Bed
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
All you Texan dog owners who can't enough "Lone Star" home decor might want to check out one of the newest products from Tots and Tails Designs.
The "
Mod Star Pet Bed" gives your pooch the irrestible comfort of a fluffy pet bed with the smooth feel of suede. And with that big lone star emblazoned for all to see, you can rest assured your guests won't question your Texan loyalty.
The suede cover unfastens using a Velco strip instead of zippers, and is washable.
Four sizes available starting at $69.95.
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Pet Services Review Contest
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
For pet business owners in the Chicago area...
Pet Services Review, an online consumer review website for the Chicago-area pet services industry is teaming up with local businesses to promote its latest campaign: the "
Rapid Referral Contest".
Beginning May 1st through May 31st each participating business will encourage their customers to visit Pet Services Review, sign up for a free membership, and write consumer reviews about the businesses they've used.
The business referring the most people who register with Pet Services Review in the month of May wins $10,000.00.
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Trot with Spot 5K
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
For folks in the Washington DC area...
The National Capital Area Chapter of the American Liver Foundation is hosting 5K "
Trot with Spot" on June 17th.
Runners, joggers, and walkers who have dogs are invited to take their four-legged pals on a 5K run/walk to raise money for groundbreaking research, treatment and education.
Takes place at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, Virginia.
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