May 23 2008
Watering Your Dog
When it gets hot (well, all the time, really) dogs need access to plenty of fresh water.
The fresher the better, so here are some doggie water gadgets that might come in handy both inside and out.
Water Dog has an automatic sensor that turns the water on when your pooch is nearby and turns it off when he walks away. It’s also easy to attach and fully adjustable.
PetMate Ultra Bubbler offers fresh water 24/7 via an electric pump that recirculates the water. The level is also automatically replenished from the 1.5 gallon transparent reservoir. Best yet, this gadget is made with 25 percent recycled materials.
On the go, there’s nothing more handy than the Zuka Bowl, which clips easily to a belt loop or leash. It’s available in two sizes (10 oz. and 16 oz.) and many patterns and colors.
The American Mutt-i-grees Club, founded by Pet Savers Foundation, wants to spread the word that mutts are people dogs too!
The American Mutt-i-grees Club is all about change and choice:
Changing how mixed-breed dogs are regarded, by celebrating the unique
characteristics of each one of them, and helping people make the right
choice - the choice to adopt mixed-breed puppies and [...]
The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications.
Here’s what to watch out for:
NSAIDs
According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen are the most [...]
My distaste for puppy mills notwithstanding, I’m pleased to report that, stepping away from its reputation as “The Puppy Mill Capital of the East,” the Pennsylvania Legislature passed HB 2525 on October 8, a bill that will improve the lives of tens of thousands of dogs living in Pennsylvania’s puppy mills.
HB 2525 doubles the cage [...]
Two years ago today, my husband and I rescued Greta, and our lives have never been the same since. Sure, it was hard in the beginning–after all, she was a puppy with no experiences outside of living in a wire crate 23 hours a day.
Slowly, she learned how to relax and live in a home. [...]
October is Adopt-A-Dog month, a celebration established by the American Humane Association to promote dog adoptions from animal shelters and educate people about responsible pet care. Learn more about events in your area here.
And just in time for Adopt-A-Dog month, Disney’s new film, Beverly Hills Chihuahua hits theaters October 3. The film is about Chloe, [...]
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