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Dogs
Dog DNA, Barking Mad or Useful

s humans we long to find out where we have evolved from and why we behave in a certain way. Tracing our ancestors can be a fascinating and inspiring activity. However is it essential to do the same for our pets? Some would say this is a ridiculous idea but for others it may actually be a worthwhile procedure.

Products
Black & Decker FLEX vs Pet Hair

Black & Decker FLEX vs Pet Hair And More is probably what we should have called this article, but that just sounded too darned awkward. We were given the chance to give this little hand-held vacuum a test to see if it really did a good job of sucking up pet hair but we ended up sucking up way more than pet hair.

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Hartz Crunch ‘n Clean Dog Treats

Dogs suffer from tooth decay and gum disease, just like we do. We all know that tartar buildup can lead to gum disease for our canine companion (and for us). That’s why we use tartar control toothpaste, right.

Well, a really nice guy over at Hartz sent over a box of their new Crunch n’ Clean dog treats and asked us to give a them a try.

Cats
Flea Zapper

I own a flea comb and use it pretty regularly on my dogs. And I generally keep a bowl of soapy water next to me as I use it because it really works – and if I end up with a flea or two on the comb, I’ve found the easiest thing to do is to quickly brush them off into the bowl of soapy water.

So when

Events
Out with the Rat and In with the Ox

Wishing You & Yours a Happy New Year!

I know, it’ll be a bit longer before it’s official – but since it’s New Year’s Eve here in the U.S. I’m taking the liberty of posting about the Chinese Zodiac’s Rat and Ox tonight. Gone is 2008 (the year of the rat) and 2009 (the year of the ox) is upon us.

I’m not very

Cats
Piedmont Pets : Fall Photo Contest

Fall Photo Contest
Phil Taylor over at Piedmont Pets, contacted me about the Fall Photo Contest they’re having. Their reaching out to ask for help in spreading the word and are hoping to receive many more votes (and entries) from anyone who’d like to choose one of their best shots of their furry friends for the chance at a $50 gift certificate

Cats
Make a Hanging Cat Scratching Post

by Robert Hampel

Some cat furniture can be intimidating. The shear size of some cat scratching posts can threaten to take over an entire room. For people with both cats and small spaces there is an answer – make your own high quality and compact cat furniture.

It’s easy and inexpensive to make a very nice scratching post that hangs on any door knob. It takes up no

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“Cool” Dog Costumes

I know, it’s July. What do costumes have to do with the heat of summer, cookouts, and the pool? Easy – I have a 10-year-old daughter who likes to plan parties for the family and the 4th of July is on her list of to-do’s this year.

She’s decided to have a luau because her Grandma recently gave her a grass skirt and flower leis to play with. Unfortunately

General
Please Boycott Dog Products Made In China!

LeadYourHuman.com is a online business that claims to offer great service, good pricing, superior crafted dog products, apparel and furniture. It’s too bad that those business descriptions do not fit the horrible shopping experience I encountered at there.

The items I purchased where cheaply constructed dog products that fell apart with in a couple of weeks. To my surprise, they also sent me a bag stale doggie treats that

Cats
Cool Pet: Beating That Dog Day Heat

When we, as humans, exercise and sweat, it is highly recommended that we not only drink plenty of water, but that we also drink mixtures that are high in electrolytes, such as Gatorade. Additionally, electrolyte-rich drinks are often used to help hydrate sick infants and children, particularly those who are at risk of dehydration, due to nausea and/or fevers. Often overlooked, however, are our canine companions. New veterinarian-recommended doggie “health-drinks”