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Archive for the ‘Pets online’ Category

July 9th, 2008

Pet-Friendly Lodgings

Summer is in full swing which means it’s vacation time! If you have a pet, though, you’ve got a lot of extra preparation to consider before you even pack your bags: Where will the dog stay? Who will take care of the cats? Why not take them with you!
Many hotels and resorts around the world […]

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June 26th, 2008

Smithsonian Ferret Cam

I love ferrets. We’ve had the opportunity to pet-sit them a couple of times for friends and they’re such sweet little things. What keeps us from getting any of our own is the age-old issue of scent. My husband had two ferrets at two separate times before we met and he said that even though […]

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June 24th, 2008

Puppy Born Without Front Legs Gets a Second Chance

Hope, a one year-old Maltese puppy with only nubs where her front legs should be, is finally getting a chance to see what life is like with a little mobility!
The custom designed harness is attached to independently moving arms that are actually attached to model airplane wheels, and with a just a bit of push […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Smartest and Dumbest Dog Breeds

The Early Show on CBS did a segment last week on the smartest and dumbest dog breeds. I’ve heard of some breeds not being as bright as others, I’m not sure what their criteria was.
Anyway, they say the dumbest breeds are:
1. Afghan Hound
2. Basenji
3. Bulldog
4. Chow Chow
5. Borzois
6. Bloodhound
7. Pekingese
8. Mastiff
9. Beagle
10. Basset hound
and the […]

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June 11th, 2008

This Little Piggy is Afraid of Mud

Aww, this is so cute! Apparently a little piggy in the UK is actually afraid of mud and dirt and refuses to join its littermates when they’re rolling around in it.
Image details: Piglet served by picapp.com
Her owners noticed that Cinderella, as she’s been dubbed, would sit off to the side of the pen shaking while […]

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June 4th, 2008

Apple Cinnamon Drop Dog Treats

Remember, these are for the dog, not you! (Although, admit it - when you make your own treats you take a nibble, right? Right?)
Apple Cinnamon Drops Dog Treats
1 large apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/8 cup whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Core, slice […]

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