The Food Bowl

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 18th, 2008

Cat Crackers

I’ve mentioned before that my cats aren’t big treat eaters. I kind of wish they were because I love making treats for my pets, but they actually were interested in these! They took a couple of nibbles and while they don’t go as crazy for them as they do for catnip I think we’ll keep […]

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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 10th, 2008

Top 10 Animal Dads

MSN Encarta recently did a series of the top ten dads in the animal kingdom (did anyone else just remember Father’s Day is only five days away??).
Some of them are surprising and some aren’t (we’ve all seen ‘March of the Penguins’), but it’s neat to find out that caring about offspring isn’t limited to […]

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June 7th, 2008

Cat and Dog Emergency Preparedness

The stress of an emergency situation can be alleviated a bit when steps have been taken to prepare for it.
These videos give tips and ideas for preparing your dogs and/or cats for an emergency and what kinds of supplies you’ll want to have on hand to make for a quick evacuation if needed.

Tips include […]

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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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June 3rd, 2008

Sisal Furniture for Cats and People

I love this! Furniture made with sisal for both cats and people - no more worrying about the cat scratching up the couch or coffee table. In fact, it’s encouraged!
It’s made by Cat Livin, who also sells other items from sleeping mats to live catnip.
What do you think? Would you furnish your home with your […]

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