Pets

Read And Drool: Addiction Pet Foods

by Lady Bee

Yes, I'll admit that reading the labels on Addiction Pet Foods made me hungry, and I did have to take a snack break to eat before I came back to writing this column. Yogurt... The problem was that I didn't have anything nearly as appetizing as Addiction Pet Food to eat!

A Backpack Built For Two: Your Dog And Your Laptop

by Lady Bee

One in five companies are now allowing workers to bring their pets into the office. Pets At Work, the Hong Kong brand of pet and pet lover products, has created a very clever backpack and pet shelter for those lucky employees, or for those who just like to have their (small) pooches and their laptops with them wherever they go! Here's P@W!

Just Who Is My Lovable Mutt? The Canine Genealogy Test

by Lady Bee

We love our dogs, pure-bred or otherwise. But there are good reasons to learn about our dogs' ancestry, even if we can't be formally introduced to the parents.

Contact Lenses Improve Quality Of Life For Animals... Really!

by Lady Bee

The mother and baby sea lions are performers at Sea World in San Diego. Mama sea lion was becoming disoriented from blurred vision caused by cataracts, until she was fitted with intraocular contact lenses that enable her to perform again, and to see and be a role model for her newborn.

At Last, A Matching Snuggie™ For Dogs!

by Lady Bee

Though I think my dog would die of heat stroke in the Snuggie For Dogs, I feel it my duty to report on its entry into the arena of dog wear. After all, you might have a hairless dog.

Sex Doll For Dogs Satisfies Their Urge To Purge

by Lady Bee

A Brazilian dog lover, feeling empathy for his male Maltese, has developed the first sex doll for dogs. The Doggie Lover Doll®, a soft rubber toy with a silicone vagina, is now available to order, complete with an "intimate lubricant to increase the life of the doll."

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Neuticles: Helping Dogs Maintain The ‘Manly’ Look After Neutering

by Beth Hodgson

Have you ever neutered your male dog only to think, I wonder how that blatant physical change is affecting him psychologically? No? Me either, at least not for more than a second. But it seems, that there is someone out there who has put some serious thought into the psychological and physical affects that neutering can have upon a male dog, and they've come up with a very specific kind of prosthetic.

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Electronic Nose Challenges The Dog As Most Sensitive To Human Smell

by T Goodman

While dogs are being cloned for drug-sniffing jobs in South Korea, a kind of mechanical dog is being built in Spain to biomimic the dog's sensitivity to human skin vapors. The developers are calling it the "electronic nose."

Try These All Natural Dog Treats: They're Good!

by Lady Bee

Recently, I went into a pet store where samples of Free Range Dog Chews' natural dog treats were being offered to dog passers-by, and well, my dog was at home... so I tried them.

Room Service Plus 9, Because "Dog Is A God®"

by Lady Bee

It's been almost a year since I covered the masterful dog houses created by Italian artist and designer Marco Marisini. I checked back to see if he had designed any more dog houses, and I found that he didn't stop at dog houses... Morosini has designed a whole line of attire and accessories befitting only the dog gods!

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A Cool Cat's Designer Scratcher: The Wedge By Cat Livin'

by Lady Bee

Cat Livin' is as serious about catering to the needs of the cat as it is about integrating cat accoutrements into the modern home. Here again, Cat Livin' delivers style and function in its scratching post alternative: The Wedge/Euro.

7 Unique Eco-Friendly Pet Products From The Brand New Woolworth's!

by Lady Bee

The last of the great Woolworth's "five-and-dime" general stores in the U.S. closed its doors in 1997. But the great-granddaughter of Frank Woolworth, Priscilla Woolworth, wanted to continue the legacy of her family à la 21st century. Her general store is online, it's green, and it's eco-pet too!

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Niche Business Goes To The Dogs: Swimming Pools For Your Pets

by Beth Hodgson

Sitting outside in the backyard getting some sun, I couldn't help think about my poor dogs roasting away. After turning on the sprinkler and putting them into a fit of terror, I couldn't help but wonder if there's a company out there that specializes in making swimming pools specifically for dogs. Read on and find out!

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Japan Animal Referral Medical Center Calls For Dogs To Give Blood

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's booming pet population is aging along with its owners, increasing the need for a steady source of dog blood. The Japan Animal Referral Medical Center is hoping a recent Dog Blood Donor Clinic will convince owners it's better to give than to receive.

Don't Waste A Crumb With This DIY Bird Feeder: Bird Crumbs

by Lady Bee

I've seen this photo so many times, but until today I had no idea who designed this clever bird feeder. The Bird Crumbs feeder is, in fact, a do-it-yourself project, created by Spanish industrial designer, Curro Claret. Isn't it tooo wonderful?

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New Hospice Service For Pets: Pet Peace Of Mind

by Lady Bee

What happens to pets when their owners have terminal illnesses? Unfortunately, many of them end up in already overcrowded shelters. But Pet Peace Of Mind, a program developed by the Rev. Delana Taylor McNac for the Hospice of Green County Inc. in Tulsa, has a solution that's good for the patient and good for the pet.

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Tasty, Artistic, & Natural Gourmet Treats For Dogs, Cats, Horses, & Birds!

by Lady Bee

There's a fantastic line of yummy goodies for your pets - I've even tasted the dog cookies - created by a gourmet chef, Mitch Ross. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Ross flipped his catering business into an international gourmet all-natural treat business for dogs, cats, horses and birds. These treats are artistically creative and very reasonably priced.

Soon: A Once A Month Pill For Dogs And Cats

by Lady Bee

Scientists at the Merck Research Laboratories have finally come up with a once-a-month pill for dogs and cats. No, it's not for birth control; it's for fleas and ticks! And wait until you read about the other big benefit of the pill.... (important update added, June 30, 2009)

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Why Is This Dog Toy Bullet Proof? The Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug

by Lady Bee

Just in case Buddy ever feels like shooting up his toys, Premier has made sure that at least one toy survives: it's the Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug.

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Give Your Dogs Barf On The Barf Diet

by Lady Bee

The Barf Diet. It makes me want to barf just thinking about it, never mind writing about it. Yes, there really is such a diet and it's even supposed to be good for dogs: Barf World says so!