Weekly Tweets 2010-07-16
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. – Andy Rooney #pet #quote # No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount…
Monthly Archives: July, 2010
How to Stop Pets From Peeing on Carpets
Both cats and dogs are very olfactory creatures. Many decisions they make are based on what they smell. We, as people, will walk into a room and look around to size up…
I Think I Might Be A Dog
John Boydston, also known as Daddy A Go Go, sent us a link to the YouTube video of his song called, “I Think I Might Be A Dog.” He was hoping we got a kick out of it and guess what – we did. And we think you will, too.
Weekly Tweets 2010-07-09
No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses. – Herman Melville #quote # Watching Avery and Brutis singing Baby by Justin Bieber – too cute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4t7BmLtfpk # Cool – Report…
Apptika Inc. Introduces Dog Parks Locator App for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
Thanks to the introduction of a new dog park locator app, dog owners in California, New York and Wisconsin can now easily locate dog-friendly parks, beaches and trails using their iPhone, iPad or iTouch. (Additional states will be available later this summer.)
Five Vacation Destinations . . . For the Dogs
Wanting to vacation somewhere cool, but wondering what to do with Fido or Fluffy? It can be a hassle, not to mention expensive, to pay boarding fees for your pet, and finding…
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.
Weekly Tweets 2010-07-02
Enter Paw Nation's Battle of the Cute Pets Contest: http://bit.ly/dl2JHK by @pawnation #
Pet Insurance Can Save You Money
Out of the $47.7 billion dollars per year that the National Pet Owner’s Survey estimates will be pet owner’s total expenditures, 27 percent of that will go to veterinary care. The annual average cost for surgical visits for dogs is $532, and $278 for cats. In a struggling economy that number is enough to scare off potential pet owners. In my own experiences the fear of high vet bills deterred me from owning a pet for a number of years.