Jul
23
2008
In honor of Milk-Bone’s 100th anniversary, they are holding a Milk-Bone Moment contest, the winner of which could receive a new digital camera or a $100k contract as the new Milk-Bone SpokesDog.
There is no purchase necessary to win, and the contest ends September 18, 2008 at 11:59:59 PM CT.
To enter and be eligible to win, you must [...]
Jul
18
2008
The Animal Planet Expo hits Salt Lake City, Utah, July 19 and 20, and is sure to be lots of fun for both two- and four-legged animals.
The FREE Expo features:
Animal House / R.O.A.R. for Wildlife, where you can get up close and personal with live animals.
Bug House, where you can experience the world of butterflies, [...]
Jul
08
2008
No more bad hair days for Fifi or Fido!
Ruth Regina, wigmaker to the stars, also designs hairpieces for dogs. Her famous braids, curls and extensions can also be dyed, highlighted and styled to order for canines in need of a new ‘do.
Regina, an eighth-generation wigmaker, was the wig master and make-up artist for “The Jackie [...]
Jul
07
2008
If you don’t have the time and/or patience to learn how to make dog biscuits from scratch, you can always rely on Wagatha’s to help you out.
Wagatha’s makes and sells gourmet organic dog treats that are 100 percent certified organic, kosher, and made in Vermont.
Wagatha’s gourmet organic dog biscuits are made with human grade ingredients. They do not use wheat gluten in our [...]
Jul
04
2008
From In Defense of Animals, here are some tips to keep your pooch happy and safe over the holiday weekend.
* Leave your companion animals at home when you go to see fireworks.
* Before you leave home for the fireworks, make sure your animals are indoors in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals become destructive when [...]
Jul
03
2008
Although I know beer isn’t good for dogs, tell that to my greyhound, Greta, who tries to sneak beer any chance she gets. And since my husband is the beer drinker of the family, she usually can get a few licks after he’s done with a bottle, all before I catch them in the act [...]
Jun
30
2008
I consider myself pretty sunscreen savvy–I slather the stuff on myself daily. But when it comes to my pets, I’ve always been on the lookout for sunscreen that’s safe for animals (as they can end up licking it off inadvertently).
For my white/brindle dog (and orange tabby cat), I finally found the perfect product made just [...]
Jun
26
2008
Drs. Foster and Smith, who offer amazing pet products, also have a television show, “Faithful Friends”, on Animal Planet that airs on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.
So far, they have 13 episodes in the can, and the next two are about animal behavior (June 29) and pet nutrition (July 6).
The show is hosted by Wanda Goldberg (see photo [...]
Jun
24
2008
In my house, there’s only one room with carpet (well, besides these amazing carpet tiles, which we had to purchase and scatter about the house when Greta developed a sudden fear of hardwood floors).
The carpet in our living room was purchased after we bought our home but before we ever thought about having a dog join [...]
Jun
06
2008
Seriously, how cute are these shirts? I plan to get the Demodog in pink for Greta, as she’s a liberal gal just like her momma. They are sold here, and it might be very hard to stop at one!
Now you can make a political statement without saying a word, thanks to Kwigy-bo Inc. in New York City.
And [...]