An estimated 10,000 animals die each year from anitfreeze poisoning. Why do animals ingest anitfreeze you may ask? Ethylene glycol is the culprit. Ethylene glycol has excellent heat transferring capabilities which is great for your vehicle but unfortunately when used in antifreeze products it has a sweet smell and naturally has a sweet taste which [...]
Entries Tagged as 'dogs'
Is this what Toyota’s Engineers have been working on?
March 29th, 2010 No Comments
In a strategic move to enter the booming dog washing sector of this global economy Toyota’s engineers have been working on this breakthrough device. For about $11 US dollars you can walk your dog down to the local Dog Washateria and a few minutes later walk out $11 poorer but with a clean, Downey Fresh [...]
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Spotlight GPS Pet Locator Now with iPhone App
February 15th, 2010 2 Comments
Not only can you track your kids nowadays via GPS technology but now Positioning Animals Worldwide, Inc. can help you track your dog that might have a tendency to stay out past curfew chasing tail like your teenager, but cat tails that is. The Spotlight GPS device fits onto your dog’s collar and provides 24/7 [...]
Tags: dogs · gps tracking · spotlight gps
Rhode Island Man Charged After Operating on His Own Dog
February 5th, 2010 No Comments
Not being able to afford the surgery to remove a cyst from his 14-year labrador’s leg a Rhode Island man opted to perform the procedure himself. The man was apparently successful in removing the cyst however the labrador required a follow-up procedure to deal with the infection as a result of the at-home surgery. Alan [...]
Tags: dogs · rhode island · surgery
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
February 3rd, 2010 No Comments
Brush your dogs teeth today! February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Humans are not the only ones prone to periodontal disease! Periodontal infections have been linked to diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and other life threatening disorders. Do you know the best way to prevent periodontal disease? If you brush your teeth than [...]
Tags: cats · dogs · national pet dental health month
West Hollywood Pet Shop Ban
February 3rd, 2010 No Comments
Monday, the West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance that bans the retail sales of dogs and cats at pet shops. The West Hollywood ordinance is similar to the one passed in South Lake Tahoe, CA in 2009. One of the underlying goals of the new ordinance to close off a [...]
Tags: cats · dogs · pet shop ban · west hollywood
Salmonella Flavored Dog Treats, Umm…Delicious!
January 15th, 2010 No Comments
The FDA issued a warning on Thursday stating through routine testing they had discovered Salmonella in Merrick Beef Filet Squares manufactured by Merrick Pet Care. The Merrick Beef Filet Squares in question were packaged in a 10-ounce green, red and tan resealable plastic bag. They are labeled “best by 111911.”
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Texas Woman Dies Trying to Rescue her Dogs from Icy Pond
January 12th, 2010 No Comments
A Forth Worth woman drowned after apparently attempting to rescue two of her dogs that fell through a thin layer of ice covering a pond. Her body was recovered after somebody from a nearby subdivision reported a dog running loose around the pond to the local animal control authorities. Animal control authorities came across the [...]
You might be a Berner If?
January 11th, 2010 No Comments
If you have never owned a Bernese Mountain Dog here are some of the things you are missing out on in life. You run from the water bowl straight to my dress pant leg to leave that signature water/slobber mark that keeps me looking professional throughout the day. You leave a trail of water originating [...]
Pennsylvania Cracking Down on Puppy Mills
January 11th, 2010 No Comments
Link to a very good, interesting article on how Pennsylvania is starting to crack down on puppy mills through new legislation and a revamped Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. I had no idea the Amish were so involved in puppy mills. Story: KHOU
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