Spending Big Bucks On The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster -- And It's Just A TOY!

Lady Bee — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:44:30 -0700

Supposedly the hottest toy for Christmas will be the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Get them now if you want them, or you'll end up in the dog house like my family did the year we couldn't find a Cabbage Patch Doll for the kids' Christmas. Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters are cuter than the Cabbage Patch Doll, but you're going to end up in the poor house if you buy them.

Sushi Bars For Pets: Where Dogs And Cats Eat "Rawrrr"

Lady Bee — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:23 -0800

Even veterinarians are recommending raw food diets for pets these days, but other marketing of raw food diets has lagged behind consumer interest, perhaps because the large pet food manufacturers with big marketing budgets have not jumped into the trend... yet. But at least two small companies with raw food pet diets have found a delicious way to present their raw pet foods: sushi bars.

15 Best Holiday Pet Fashions & Costumes For 2007!

Lady Bee — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:23:00 -0800

If you're not in the swing of the "Season" yet, maybe these adorable pets and their holiday fashions will put you in a festive mood. Christmas fashion is in for pets; the question is how will you keep up with them?

I've selected my favorite pet holiday fashions, as well as costumes, for 2007. Read on to see the awards for silliest, holiest, flashiest, most shocking, and other awards for holiday pet fashion this year, covering fashion for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, and horses... the best pet Holiday outfits for 2007!

10+ Laugh Out Loud Funny Pet Calendars For 2010

Lady Bee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:14:40 -0800

I like to buy funny pet wall calendars as Christmas gifts for my pet lover friends because, even if they receive other calendar gifts, there is always a space on the wall for one more -- especially if it's funny and about their species of pet. I found some really hilarious dog, cat, rabbit, ginea pig, ferret, and tea cup pig calendars for 2010; maybe you will find just the right ones for your friends (or yourself!) among them.

Japanese Fashion Designer United Bamboo Creates Cat Ready-To-Wear!

Lady Bee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:48 -0800

It was just a matter of time before a Japanese fashion house began seriously designing for cats; cat-dressing is getting too big for the petwear trade. United Bamboo has come out with a line of ready-to-wear for cats that match their women's fashions for the Fall and Winter season 2009 - 2010. Here is a preview of the collection....

15 Great Holiday Pet Gift Baskets For Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds & Their Owners!

Lady Bee — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:18:14 -0800

Gift baskets are always fun to receive, and pets love them as much as we do. This year's holiday pet gift baskets are more ingenious and beautiful than ever, with special ones for the dogs, cats, birds and horses that you know and love. There are even combination gift baskets, a one-shot gift idea for pet and pet-lover for Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukah!

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10 Fun Gifts For Dog And Cat Lovers

Lady Bee — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:20:36 -0800

Nearly every adoring cat or dog parent likes getting gifts that acknowledge their love for their furry "child." Just think about how many dog t-shirts you've seen on people, and how many cat lovers hang the thoughts of "philosophical cats" on the walls of their homes. Here are 10 gifts that show you remember a dog or cat lover!

19+ Best Interactive Pet Gifts: Toys For Cats, Dogs, Horses, Birds, Ferrets and Fish!

Lady Bee — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:11:51 -0800

Pets are like kids: they love new stuff and they get bored easily. So, in looking for perfect pet gifts this year, I focused on pet toys that have the potential of holding your pet's attention for more than a few minutes on more than one occasion. High on my list are those toys that don't require the owner to participate in the play, which is what I mean by interactive. read more »

The New Preppy Look For Dogs On Campus: MASCOT Sweaters & Scarves

Lady Bee — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:44:02 -0800

In the traditional preppy sweater and scarf style of the Big Men On Campus with a few modern twists, Mascot (Stay Lucky) has re-designed the studly college sweater and scarf for dogs. Big Mascot On Campus, perhaps?

Modern Dogs Demand Doca Pet Bowls For Ergonomics & Style

Lady Bee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:26 -0700

If you love modern and want to give your dog strain-free access to his food, the Doca Pet bowl stands are some stunners! Their creative designs are by Luke Wong, the Studiowai furniture designer in Chicago. He joins a number of other interior designers with a eye for pet ware. Here are three dog feeding stands in sizes that should fit the Yorkies, the Corgies, and the Danes.

Two Web Companies Find Lost Pets With Different Methods

Lady Bee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:29:47 -0700

You may have already packed up your pet's necessities for the possibility of an evacuation. But have you centralized all the information you will need if your pet gets lost or stolen? I can tell you from more than one experience, it's hard to think straight when your pet disappears. Here are two more resources I would add to your list now: Amber Pet Alert™ and Find Toto.

Sex Sells Everything, Even Pet Wigs!

Lady Bee — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:47:17 -0700

Short shorts and skin tight t-shirts are not just la mode for teens; Beagles are wearing them! So, it's no surprise that sex plays a big role in the selling of pet wigs. Take a look at these pet photos and see if they don't speak just a little bit sexy to you.

Canine Water Therapy: Big Time Doin' The Dog Paddle

Lady Bee — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:28:53 -0700

Dogs across the U.S., Great Britain, Canada and Australia are lining up to join canine swim clubs! Water therapy for dogs is a recent bloom among the canine natural therapies, which include chiropractics, massage therapy, and acupuncture.

Fishy Mother's Day Gifts And The Coolest Fish Bowls Too

Lady Bee — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:16:02 -0700

While writing about the best aquarium ads the other day, it struck me how relaxing it is just to watch one or two fish in a bowl; it's a very zen like experience that always seems to relieve stress. I thought why not buy a fish bowl and a small fish for my mom this Mother's Day, and do that for myself as well. I'll share the cool fish bowls I found in my search.

When Irish Dogs Are Smiling: 12 Fun St. Patrick's Day Dog Costumes

Lady Bee — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:35:52 -0700

Your dog may have Irish ancestry, be Irish by acquisition, or may just want to down a few with his pals at the dog park. Our 2008 Hottest St. Patrick’s Day Dog Costume winners may help you decide on appropriate attire; they will even make other dogs smile. The costumes are judged in a variety of categories, including Best 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' Dog Jacket, Hottest Irish Dog Muscle T-Shirt, Best Irish Whiskey Drinking Dog Attire, Dumbest Irish Dog Hat, the To Die For Rhinestone Irish Dog Collar, and Toughest Dog In The Irish Hood Jacket. And the winners are: read more »

8 Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Cat!

Lady Bee — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:25:11 -0800

I was on the hunt for some sweet Valentine's Day gifts for the house cat, aka the resident owner of the home -- the truly lazy, lovable, still-curious beast whose wish-is-your-command kind of cat. I am pleased to say that I found 8 really special ones for that cat this Valentine's Day.

14 MORE Cool Ways To Adore Your Dog On Valentine's Day!

Lady Bee — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:45:51 -0800

I always have such a difficult time cutting back my holiday gift columns for dogs, and this Valentine's Day is worse than ever. Cute just does not take a rest!

10 Cool Ways To Adore Your Dog On Valentine's Day

Lady Bee — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:12:40 -0800

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In the abstract, I think that valentines for dogs are kind of dumb; yes, Christmas and Easter stuff too. But once I see the latest creations the pet market has designed to entice us, I always find myself buying one or more of the cutest, coolest dog specialty for each holiday. I'll share some of this year's valentine favorites with you.

What Do Hamsters Want For Christmas?

Lady Bee — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:32:35 -0800

Now, there are new toys for hamsters and I think they are safer designs than the hamster ball, because they contain wheels. A wheel gives a small animal an exact place to step. He can establish a rhythm and be secure that when he slows down or speeds up, his options remain the same.

Tea Cup Pigs Are The Hottest Pet Trend In Britain! Here's The Low Down On Them

Lady Bee — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:14:11 -0700

Tea cup pigs have become the hottest household pet in Britain. They certainly are adorable, affectionate, and clean. They don't bark, are easy to house train, they're non-allergenic, and love people and other pets. New Harry Potter star Rupert Grint reportedly has one; other Brits are having trouble finding them. But not to worry... Pig breeding is about to become the hottest profession in Britain....

The Corner Litter Cabinet Is About As Refined As A Litter Box Can Be

Lady Bee — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:59:36 -0700

One of my favorite cat-loving designers of cat furniture, The Refined Feline, has just come out with a really sharp Corner Litter Cabinet to match your decor and keep kitty's litter business discreetly away from your family and guests.

Evacuate Your Pets Quickly With The Pre-Packed Pet Emergency Evacuation Jacket

Lady Bee — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:59:16 -0700

As usual, the jacket's Japanese designers leave nothing out when it comes to pet care, and nothing when it comes to the efficiency of the Emergency Jacket. And, no pun intended, this utilitarian jacket even has quite the fashionable flare!

6 Best Ways To Use A Michael Vick Mask This Halloween

Lady Bee — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:14:00 -0700

While searching for great costumes for pets this Halloween, I ran across a download of a full-size Michael Vick mask. With it was a recommendation that the "spooky" mask would make a simple Halloween costume when combined with a "bloody old jersey and a dog leash to accompany..." Not a bad idea, I suppose. But there are more ways that animal lovers, especially dog lovers, can use this down-loadable mask for Trick or Treat... Here are Lady Bee's 5 top picks.

Halloween 2008: 14 Best Pet Costumes (including Cutest, Sassiest, Silliest, and What In The Heck Is That? )

Lady Bee — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:57:27 -0700

2008 is a wonderful year to be judging Halloween pet costumes. My gosh, the dog, cat, ferret and bird costumes are even cuter than they were last Halloween. This year, Lady Bee was barely able to pare the awards down to 14. Some of the award categories are Lady Bee's Best Couple In A Famous Movie, Scariest Cat, Most Devilish Dog, Best Human Impersonator and, of course, the What In The Heck Is That? category.

13 Halloween Pet Costume Winners 2007: Coolest, Scariest, Weirdest, and more...

Lady Bee — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:01:39 -0700

Finally, I'm ready to present Lady Bee's Halloween Pet Costume Winners for 2007. Read on, and you'll find my picks for Coolest, Weirdest, Funniest, Scariest, Classiest, Best Pimp, Most Pious, Most Flirtatious, Most Realistic, Most Surprising, Best Retro, Best Pirate, and Most Adorable costumes for pets. (Dog, cat, ferret, and bird costumes were considered). read more »

13 Best Halloween Pet Costumes 2009: Cutest, Prettiest, Most Neurotic, Funniest, & More!

Lady Bee — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:43:45 -0700

Halloween is my favorite time of year and I love covering the dog costume beat for InventorSpot. For 2009, we have some new categories of Halloween costume awards for dogs and cats, including Best Looking Witch, Most Literary, Most Neurotic and our first one out, the Best Swine Flu Worker Pet Costume Awards. Enjoy them!

Artisan Cat Furniture, Reasonably Priced, At Cat Above

Lady Bee — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:14:38 -0700

Original designs in cat furniture are rare and generally expensive. But by purchasing cat products from the Cat Above, you get reasonably-priced distinctive artisan designs made by true cat lovers, and you help support an inventor, a small business, and your favorite animal shelter.

The Feline Rec Room Is Like A Furnished Apartment For Cats

Lady Bee — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:14:02 -0700

When space is so limited in an apartment, it's hard to fit in all the toys and ladders and cubby holes and beds your cat might prefer if circumstances allowed more room to put them. But the designers of the Feline Rec Room considered most of kitty's recreational needs when they developed this furnished apartment for your cats.

Healthy Or Not? Independent Group Tests Pet Products!

Lady Bee — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:43:52 -0700

When you buy a bed or food bowls or toys for your pets, you believe that they are safe. Or maybe you just hope they are not harmful, depending on how skeptical you are. Perhaps you assume that the government would have recalled a product if it were not healthy for your pet. Maybe it would, if the government tested all products, but it doesn't. Who will? Who does?

Portion Pacer™ Helps Avoid Second Leading Cause Of Canine Death: Bloat

Lady Bee — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:14:25 -0700

I learned something new and important today that I bet most dog owners don't know: Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or bloat in dogs is the second largest canine killer after cancer. Death from bloat can be painful and truly horrible for dog and owner, so it's good to learn what you can do to prevent it from ever happening.