Sometimes, dogs need some help walking. Due to injury, illness, or birth defects, paws and legs that are weak or become useless affect the overa... Read More
Dog leashes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but at the core, they are all the same. Dog leashes, or leads, are used to restrain and maintain control over a dog when he or she is out in public. Not only do leashes keep your dog close to you and safe at your side, they can also keep other dogs, animals, and people safe from your...Read More
If you are tired of picking up after your dog, there is a new product that you should look into. It is called the AshPoopie and it can burn away your dog’s waste. No kidding. With a simple hand held machine, you can now disintegrate your dog’s waste. All that will be left is a small handful of ash, which is sterile and can therefo...Read More
Dogs sure love their food. It seems some do more than others. But why do some dogs eat so fast while others do not?
There are actually many possible reasons for this behavior:
* In multiple dog houses, competition for food may lead to at least one dog eating as fast as possible. He or she is afraid of not getting enough food.
* D...Read More
How smart is your dog? He or she is probably smarter than you may think, at least when it comes to finding food.
Once upon a time, dogs were wild and had to find food on their own. This meant stalking prey, foraging, and problem solving. Today’s dogs have it easy. All they have to do is wait for you to pour some kibble into their ...Read More
Have you ever thought of making dog treats at home? Sure there are plenty of receipts that you can find online, but most of them take time. To make a good dog treat, the food must be dehydrated. In this way, the food will become a crunchy, hardy snack your dog will love.
The Hammacher Schlemmer Homemade Pet Treat Maker is as easy to use...Read More
Giving a dog a bath is probably not any dog owner’s favorite activity, but sometimes it just has to be done. Using your bathtub is one option, but then you think, wouldn’t it be easier and cleaner to do it outside? Then you remember what happened last time you tried that and it was not pretty.
The Inflatable Dog Shower
Wel...Read More
Cats star in a large percentage of reposted videos on Facebook, but videos and DVDs for cats are less-publicized. Felines may be near the top of the viral video heap, but once in awhile, they might like to sit back and view a good video instead. DVDs (and before that, VHS tapes) for cats have been around for a few decades ...Read More
Sometimes all it takes to make a difference is for someone to have just one idea and some passion. The Best Friends Animal Society started the Invisible Dogs Campaign to get the word out about local dogs in local shelters who have trouble getting adopted. These dogs are sometimes referred to as the invisible dogs. Through this one soc...Read More
Some of the new products that are invented are really interesting while others are simply laughable. The ones that seem to make it to the As Seen On TV website land somewhere in between. There seems to be a proliferation of these pet products these days. The website even has a special tab just for them.
Before you get taken in by the sh...Read More
Dog food can be a hassle to store. This is especially true when you have a 120lbs Rottweiler in a 1 bedroom apartment like yours truly. Her 50lbs bags of food (that she goes through in about a month) are a hassle to get in the apartment and to store.
When it comes to storing your pet’s food, there are a few options to choose from. Leavi...Read More
When a dog gets loose, a few things can happen. The pet can wander around the neighborhood and then return safely to the home, sometimes without the owners even knowing. Or the dog can be hit by a car and injured or killed. The dog can also be picked up by the authorities.
Animal control officers are charged with the job o...Read More
If you have a pet, you know about fur. Mostly, you know what a pain it can be to remove from your carpet, rugs, furniture, clothing, and just about everything else. Vacuums are an important tool for every pet owner. If you are like many of us, you have burnt out a motor or too during the shedding seasons, so you know the importance of a good ...Read More
Has your smartphone or tablet taken over your life too? How can it not? What can’t it do? iPhone is not the only one in the market anymore. There are plenty of apps for Android devices too. Here is a list of five free apps in the Android market that all dog owners should check out.
1. Dog Mentor
Dog Mentor is an app is ...Read More
Keeping track of your pet or pets can be a hassle. iPhone apps that can keep track of your pet become especially important. You are responsible to have and know all of their information since they cannot do it themselves. And it is always good to know or at a minimum, have a record of all their information.
Things to Keep Track of
Before ...Read More
Can’t get enough of your pet or your iPhone? Well, here are some iPhone apps just for pet owners. There are well over a million apps now available, which makes it tough to sort out the clutter to find what you are looking for. Whether you are trying to find a vet, pet store, or other pets around you, there’s an app for that. Searc...Read More
Are you ready to get excited about cardboard? I know, you are thinking that is impossible, but be prepared to be surprised.
Here is the Kittypod, two in one cat furniture. The Kittypod is not just a scratching post, it is also a kitty bed and eye appealing piece of furniture for your cat that will actually look good set up in your livin...Read More
With cats, there can be lots of dull moments. Cat scratch posts are usually good for some laughs. It can be quite amusing to watch a cat attach an inanimate object. Traditional posts that can be found at the local grocery or pet store are mostly made out the same materials, and are all the same colors. Different materials have their pros and con...Read More
Due to the recent problems in Japan, air conditioners have been set at 82 degrees if they are turned on at all, in order to conserve electricity. Nuclear power plants all over Japan have been having problems or are not working at all. And this summer has been hot with temperatures up to and over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Setsuden, or savi...Read More
There aren’t very many negatives to owning a dog. Dead patches of grass is definitely one, if not the biggest one. The nitrogen in dog urine causes it to burn and kill your grass. Fortunately, there are a few tips, tricks, and techniques to combat the problem.
One option is to build a pen for the dogs to do their business in. The ...Read More
Sometimes, dogs need some help walking. Due to injury, illness, or birth defects, paws and legs that are weak or become useless affect the overall well being of an animal.
When a human does not have use of an arm, they can still get around and make due. The inability to use a leg is more complicated, but we have created ways to get arou...Read More