Seeing SuperZoo 2007
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Kristi October 28th, 2007
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(1 votes, average: 3 out of 5) Loading ...Pet Friendly Accommodations
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Kristi October 8th, 2007
DoubleTree San Francisco Airport
An additional $20 per room fee for your pet to stay here. Hotel is located near a walking trail along the bay and a dog park.
Motel 6
Other than Service Animals, one pet per room is permitted unless they are prohibited by state law or ordinance. Pets must be declared during guest registration and must be attended at all times. Call customer service at 800-4-MOTEL6
Starwood Hotels
Starwood hotels, which includes Sheraton, Westin and W chains will accept pets in select locations. Some hotels are accompanied by doggie beds, food and water bowls, doggie robes, toys and treats.
Petswelcome.com
An online resource for traveling with your pet with lodging listings for over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches that are pet-friendly.
Purradise Hotel
an exclusive cats-only boutique hotel located in El Granada (just north of Half Moon Bay on HWY 1). Space limited to 6 guests.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...How to Build a Dog Park in Your Community
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Kristi October 8th, 2007
By the Peninula Humane Society and the SPCA.
How can you build a dog park in your community? Here are some proven strategies for a successful campaign:
- Start with a core group of committed dog park activists. Talk with a half dozen other guardians who areconcerned about the lack of off-leash spaces. These may be people you already know — or put a notice in the local paper.
- Hold a public meeting. Once the core group is in accord, a larger community meeting will help you get the word out to supporters and solicit input and suggestions. Encourage people to write letters in support of a dog park to public officials and the media and to make presentations to community groups whose backing would be valuable.
- Educate your fellow dog owners on the need to be responsible. The guardian who neglects to pick up after his dog, or who allows an aggressive or unsocialized dog to run loose can do a lot of damage to your cause and ultimate chances of success. In Half Moon Bay the Coastside Doggie Club has a two-fold mission: establishing an off-leash dog exercise area and promoting responsible canine care.
- Write a clear mission statement that details the need and purpose of the park, stressing the benefits to dog owners, their canine companions and the greater community. The Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners’ statement says it all: “To establish a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. To develop a beautiful, well-maintained space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park’s rules and restrictions. To view this park as a community project, in partnership with the City of Redwood City, designed to satisfy the needs of dog-owners and non-dog owners alike.”
- Demonstrate need. Gather statistics on the dogs and their people in your community. How many dogs would use a dog park? What are the demographics of the people in your city? Who currently uses city parks — and who doesn’t? Downplay the “dog factor” and emphasizing people issues. Dogs don’t pay taxes or vote.
- Demonstrate support. In both Belmont and Redwood Shores, activists found that a simply worded request, circulated on a petition, helped convince city officials that there was indeed both a need and widespread public support for a responsibly run dog park. Place petition gatherers at supermarkets, pet supply stores and other high-traffic areas. Enlist the support of local veterinarians, groomers, dog walkers and others who have a real interest in having a community filled with healthy, well-socialized dogs. Involve them in gathering petitions, writing letters to the editor of local papers and generally spreading the word.
- Create a budget. Determine how much it will cost to construct and maintain the park– costs for grass, fences, garbage removal, lawn maintenance, drinking water, field drainage, lighting, benches and a sationary pooper scooper station. Some cities are willing and able to finance a dog park; others would rather share the cost with a group committed to maintaining the park and ensuring that park rules.
- Solicit the input and seek the approval of significant organizations in your community. Talk with the proposed park’s neighbors before talking to city hall. “As soon as someone puts up a serious red flag, pay attention to it,” advises Terry Anderlini. “Don’t ignore or fight it; try to come up with a solution. If it really is impossible to resolve, at least you’ll know what you are up against.”
- Be prepared to address a range of concerns, including the risk for dog fights, dog bites, noise level, parking and traffic needs, liability issues and maintenance. Explain why some of these are nonissues and have a plan to address those, like traffic and noise, that are legitimate.
- Ask the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA for help. For a letter of support for your proposal contact director of community outreach Scott Delucchi at 650/340-7022, ext. 343 or delucchi@peninsulahumanesociety.org
- Get to know local officials — your city council members and the director of your department of parks and recreation. Attend meetings, join them at fundraisers. Find out what they need from you to move the dog park forward.
- When you’re ready, request a hearing with city government to discuss your proposal. Have two or three carefully selected, knowledgeable and articulate members of your group present your plan, clearly expressing its many benefits to the community and calmly addressing any concerns.
- Be patient. Dealing with city government is rarely a quick deal. While you may find yourself running with Fido in the dog park of both your dreams within a year, it could just as easily take several.
Additional resources & publications:
- Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners.
- Nancy Morales, 650/369-4991, pmsearch@best.com
- Bret Montague, 650/342-9937, bret_montague@jcmfg.email.com.
- Committee for a Coastside Dog Park (CCDP). P.O. Box 382, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. www.coastdogs.org or coastdogs@aol.com
- So You Want to Build a Dog Park? A Comprehensive Guide for Municipalities and Private Entities. From Susyn Stecchi, DogParksUSA, www.dogparksusa.org
- Planning Parks for Pets. $17.50 from the National Recreation and Park Association Office, 22377 Velmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148-1290; 703/858-2190.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...FDA Cautions Consumers about Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs
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Darren September 27th, 2007
September 26, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers of a potential association between development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats. FDA has received more than 70 complaints involving more than 95 dogs that experienced illness that their owners associated with consumption of chicken jerky products.
To date, FDA has not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky.
FDA has also received preliminary information from Banfield, The Pet Hospital which suggests an association between exposure to the chicken jerky products and signs of gastrointestinal illness (vomiting, diarrhea and bloody diarrhea).
Dogs that have become ill, typically show the following signs: decreased food consumption, although some may continue to consume the treats to the exclusion of other foods; decreased activity or lethargy; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; and increased water consumption and/or increased urination. Some or all of these signs may be present in any individual. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.
FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch the dogs closely for any signs of decreased appetite, decreased activity, increased water consumption, increased urination, vomiting and/or diarrhea; and, if the dog shows any of these signs, to discontinue feeding the chicken jerky product. The signs of illness may occur within hours to days of feeding the product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours.
Chicken treat products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be used occasionally in small quantities.
The FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Consumers who wish to report animal illness, please see http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html for contact information on the FDA complaint coordinator in their state.
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FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine,
Communications Staff, HFV-12
7519 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855
Telephone: (240) 276-9300 FAX: (240) 276-9115
Internet Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/cvm
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Fun Dog Trivia
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Kristi September 25th, 2007
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Super Zoo Las Vegas 2007
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Kristi September 25th, 2007
We made it to the Super Zoo. What an incredible experience. We were able to see and experience all the latest in pet products, pet food, apparel, training techniques and grooming. The Super Zoo was held this year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
We will have many of these new products on ePetsDirect.com very soon. We have been able to negotiate great deals with the manufactures so we can pass the savings on to you. The creative and classy designs in pet beds and especially pet fashions will all be available on our site. We met very creative designers as well as those who have come up with new and innovative pet products from organic pet shampoos (that smell very good by the way) as well as organic pet food and organic pooper scoopers that dissolve in 2 days in the trash. We have also established a relationship with a manufactures of incredible new and innovate leashes and collars. They carry great products especially for walking two dogs at once without getting tangled in the leashes. They have great durable products that provide comfort for you and your dog.
We met Laddie. A direct descendant of the Hollywood Lassie. Nine generations to be exact. Laddie’s owner is the son of the original Lassie’s trainer and caretaker. He has been very successful in teaching training techniques and obedience classes. I’ll post the photo soon.
We also watched a great doggie fashion show. We were able to see the latest and greatest in upscale doggie couture. We will have some photos posted soon.
More on the Super Zoo to come.
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(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...How to Choose the Right Groomer
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Darren September 25th, 2007
There is nothing quite like having your dog professionally groomed. Even if you desire to groom your dog at home, a professional groom is always a treat. You end up with a fabulous-looking dog without all the work. Make it an outing you and your dog can enjoy together.
Your professional groomer should be chosen with care. Start looking before you purchase your dog. Most professional groomers are people who are devoted to dogs and will take very good care of your dog during the grooming process. However, there are always some groomers you want to avoid. So how can you know before you experience a grooming session with your dog?
Considerable experience is required to deal with the many ranges of coat textures and individual dog requirements. Even more important is the knowledge of varying temperaments of the numerous breeds of dogs. You might ask the groomers in your area which breeds they groom the most to get an idea of their experience with your particular breed. You might ask to visit the groom shop and witness the groomer or groomers on the job before you take your own dog for a groom. Ask the groomer how they been grooming as well as how long they have been involved with dogs in general. At least two or three years of working at a kennel or at a grooming parlor would prove a great asset in learning about dog breeds, their characters and the different handling they require.
Most dogs respond to kindness favorably, but some need a firmer hand than others or a sterner voice. If you have a dog that appears to want to snap during the grooming process, you might consider having the dog evaluated to distinguish between fear and bad temperament. Once you have determined the cause of the behavior proper treatment may alleviate the problems of snapping during the grooming process. Grooming is such an essential part of any dog’s good health and good looks. It needs to be taken serious by the dog owner and made as enjoyable as possible for the dog as well as the groomer. Some groomers will refuse to groom a dog with behavior problems. It is important to start your dog out on the right track to avoid future problems.
You should ask the groomer if they have ever been bitten and how often. Be wary of the dog groomer who says they hate doing any certain breed of dog because of the nasty, snappy temperament. It could be the groomer and not the breed or the dog. However, most groomers do care and are passionately devoted to their job. Many groomers will grow to love the dogs they groom on a regular basis.
In the U.S. you should ask if the groomer is licensed or certified. Some states require on the shop to be licensed and not the groomer. Some states require that the groomer is licensed to handle pesticides.
Most professional groomers will record and maintain specific information from you. This should include your name, one or more telephone numbers, your pet’s age, name and number of your vet and any specific health problems, moles or allergies.
Take your puppy for grooms at the earliest possible date, even if it is just for a brush. This will help the groomer and your dog become accustomed to the grooming session and to begin a successful relationship.
Author: Connie Limon. I raise Shih Tzu puppies. Purchase online from Stain Glass Shih Tzu.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Doggy divas given red carpet welcome by U.S. hotels
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Darren September 24th, 2007
A Dog’s life in LA’s Beverly Hills Hotel:
- Greeted by name
- Served food from world-class chefs (are you serious?)
- Escorted in the hotel’s luxurious gardens
What more could a dog (how about a human) want? It all goes down at the Beverly Hills Hotel. A dog’s life isn’t so bad after all.
Don’t count the east coast out of this pet pampering parade. New York’s Ritz-Carlton, Central Park, has a V.I.P (Very Important Pooch) package that includes:
- Ultra-chic pet carriers
- 22-karat gold plated identification tags
- Aromatherapy treatments (c’mon seriously?)
- Home-baked dog treats
Figures from market research company Packaged Facts show people in the United States spend $47 billion a year on their pets. Spending on premium pet products, or “functional pampering,” is a fast growing share of total spending.
Between 1995 and 2005, pet owners with incomes of $70,000 or more tripled their pet expenditures to $18.6 billion from $5.2 billion, which the researcher partly attributed to the success of marketers tapping into this market by providing more high-end products and services for animals.
“Products for pets are being made to resemble those for humans,” said Tatjana Meerman, the publisher of Packaged Facts, in a statement.
“The businesses out there, they understand this trend and see what kind of money people are spending on their pets,” said Salerno, who expects the trend toward pet-friendly businesses to continue.
“People think differently about their pets. It’s not the days of old when pets were just an animal.”
Is this beyond overkill or good for our pets? Have you used any of the hotels pet services? Was it useful? Please let us know in the comments section for this post.
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(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...Frequently Used Canine Healing Methods for Injured Dogs
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Kristi September 22nd, 2007
Dozens of canine healing modalities aim to affect and improve the patient’s energetic fields. We describe the most frequently used methods for treating injured dogs.
By CJ Puotinen
We call it the spark of life for good reason. From birth to death, all living creatures generate and transmit energy.
Entire healing therapies, some of them thousands of years old, have been built around energy. Once dismissed by Western science as impossible or ridiculous – and still viewed with suspicion by conventional physicians and canine veterinarians – energy medicine is slowley gaining acceptance in the United States. Several energy therapies are taught in American universities or are used by a growing number of healthcare practitioners. Can canine energy therapies help your dog?
Please write to us and let us know if you have tried any alternative therapies on your dog. What did you do and what were the results?
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Farm Animals And Animal Assisted Therapy
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Kristi September 22nd, 2007
A person can do something when they are looking for mental and health benefits from. This would be the animal assisted therapy program and it is a very useful way to help people feel better about them and get the help that they are looking for no matter what. Companionship is a great example of how you can overcome problems in your mind or body.
Having animals is one way to make a person feel good about them and give them the security that they need. Making sure that a person is physically able to feel good and do the things that they need to be important. However sometimes this is a very hard goal to achieve. This is why the animal assisted therapy programs are out there and are designed to help people feel better.
There are more and more farms that are being introduced to the animal assisted therapy program. There are many different things that you can do to find these places. If you are feeling low or you know a child or handicap individual that needs to have some assistance, pointing them in the direction of one of these great farms is a good idea. These great farms are made especially for the people that need to have some emotional support in their life.
With the farms that have the animal assisted therapy programs, people can spend time there and play with all the animals. This is a place that you can spend time and does the things that you would do on a farm. You can feed the animals, pet them, maybe even ride the horses if you so desire. There are so many great things that you can do on one of these special farms.
So many special birds are also great for this plan. These birds are a great way to allow people to see the different beauty of wildlife and all that is out there. Many times people will look at these great beauties and see the way that wild life can help them feel good about who they are and what they are doing in life. It is amazing at the amount of fun and entertainment that one of these great farms can have for them.
Farm animals and the assisted animal therapy program have been working together for many years. There are many special needs children that have gone to these farms and been able to spend time there and have a great and very enjoyable experience. They have made memories and created friends from all over and in the farm animals that they are caring for. It really is an amazing opportunity for anyone to participate in.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Top 5 Cool Careers with Animals
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Kristi September 22nd, 2007
Is it possible to do something that you love, and make money doing it? Most definitely it is if you love working with animals! There happens to be a number of jobs that make decent money, and they all have to do with working, playing, or studying animals. This brief article gives you a summary of the Top 5 most popular jobs with animals, how much you get paid doing them, and whether your personality characteristics fit the job.
Veterinarian:
A Doctor that treats animals (usually dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, rats, mice, and other “pocket pets”).
- Vet Technician - $ 18,500 to $40,000
- Doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM) average government- $54,000
- DMV Owner – average $79,600
- DMV practice employee – average $38,700
*This career is great for you if: You get along with people and animals, can work by yourself and aren’t afraid of hard work, like solving puzzles and problems, love science and have excellent study habits, and have an understanding of animal behavior.
Pet Sitter & Exerciser Entrepreneur:
Part time to full time pet walking and overnight care. Usually entails one or more of morning, afternoon, or evening visits, as well as trips to the vet, groomer, and/or trainer. Feedings, playing, exercising, and occasionally health care treatments.
- Single Person - $30,000 to $45,000 per year
- Two people - $60,000 to $90,000 per year
- Large Business - $100,000 or more
*This career is great for you if: You are trustworthy and responsible, you have a good work ethic and can be self motivated, love playing and exercising (especially with pets), understand good customer service, and have flexible work hours.
Dog Trainer:
Professional in Dog Behavior and Motivation. Can train dogs’ obedience as well as more detailed tricks.
- Hired trainers entry level – minimum wage
- With experience - $25,000 to $50,00
- Run Own Business – Unlimited
Exotic Animal Trainer:
Trains various animals for movies, TV, theme parks, and more. Specialties could be: dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, monkeys, lions, tigers, dolphins, other sea life and other mammals.
- Starting - $30 hour
- Experienced - $25,000 to $50,000
*This career is great for you if: You are not afraid of wild animal, like to travel, have the stamina for tedious and long working hours, and love training animals.
Zoologist and Wildlife Management:
Wildlife Ecologists and Zoologists study plants and animals and try to understand how they can thrive in a particular environment to try and help them. Endangered species and conservation are highlighted.
- Bachelor’s degree entry level - $18,000- $21,000 a year
- With experience - $35,000 - $75,000 a year
*This career is great for you if: You like to work outdoors, want to preserve the earth and its diversity, are patient, and can work with people or by yourself for long hours.
Information referenced form The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Insurance Company Adds Pets To Auto Policies
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Darren September 21st, 2007
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. — NBC 10 in Rhode Island is reporting that a major auto insurance company is introducing coverage “that will include man’s best friend.”
Basically, the article states that Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. “will cover dogs and cats if they are injured in a car accident.”
Dave Fernandez, a Progressive spokesman explained, “Effective Sept. 6, any of our customers who has collision coverage on their policy, we would cover their dog or cat if they were injured in an accident.”
Some pet owners are excited about the news:
Erin Lawlor said her dog, Arlo, gets excited every time he gets into the car.
“He loves it. Anytime we walk by the car to go outside, he still wants to go in it,” Lawlor said.
The rundown:
- Dogs and cats will be covered up to $500.
- No deductible
- Pet coverage is automatic for current Progressive policy holders
Photo: NBC 10
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Pampering Pets With Organic Food
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Darren September 20th, 2007
Nothing but the Best for Some Lucky Cats and Dogs
A recent report from ABC News is covering the topic of organic foods for pets. The move toward organic foods for many pet owners is stemming from the problems reported on China-made pet food products. As stated in the article, “Pet owners are worried after recent reports came out about a chemical additive in pet foods linked to Chinese manufacturers that was making pets sick.” See our pet food recall coverage for more information.
As a result, business for organic pet foods is picking up. Lou Whitney, the owner of Pet Shop Girls in Boston, reported that the result has been “increased business” with “literally dozens” more people coming in on a daily basis. He continues:
“you’d be surprised to discover what most pets end up eating when their owners give them conventional pet food, even when it’s not contaminated — which is, of course, most of the time.”
“They’re finding things in the food that are more associated with filler materials, such as corn, corn meals,” he said. “And so, they’re looking at the backs of these packages … And then they start to think, ‘Well, wait a minute, should the dog be eating corn, anyway?’”
Whitney makes a provocative argument that all this corn consumption is making pets sick, pointing to “the amount of cats and dogs that are becoming diabetic, that are having major organ failure, that are having significant joint and hip problems.”
“I mean, if you think about it, these animals are designed to be healthy and be athletic, and whatever else, and because of what we are feeding them, we’re turning them into nonfunctioning machines.”
Another dog owner featured in the story, Kate Bailey, “was in the market for some dessert for her dog.”
“We’re going to get some ice cream, actually, today,” she said.
So Bailey, who admitted that her father and brothers mock her for all this, got out of the store with a week’s worth of pet food for under 20 bucks, including Frosty Paws, a frozen dog treat.
What about the costs of organic dog food?
According to Bailey, she estimates she spends about 15 percent more for the organic pet foods over the conventional.
Bailey said it does cost more than conventional pet food, but not that much more on average. She said it will only cost her about 15 percent more to feed her pet the organic food.
Readers Respond
A lot of you will snicker as soon as you hear the words “organic pet food.” It’s true that some people find it exceedingly funny that some other people treat their pets exceedingly well.
One person under the alias “3Houndsmom” had some strong opinions about the organic foods debate:
Why is it that when pets are fed a good nutritious diet it is considered “pampering”. We expect parents to feed their human children good nutritious diets, but when pet parents feed their fur children good nutritious diets it is mocked on, laughed at and reported on the news. I love my fur kids as much as any human child. Just because they are not human does not make them less in my eyes. Why would I not feed them the best food I can afford for them? In the light of these pet food recalls and all of the pets being harmed and killed buy cheap, nasty garbage foods my dog are blissfully happy and healthy, having never been fed any of them. In general my dogs have less health issues and less trips to the vet. . .
Josshie39 responded by encouraging 3Houndsmom in her comments:
you stick to your guns. People who equate pets as anything less important than our children are sick. I had my cat 15 years, she was my sweet companion during some hard times in my life. I lost her to 4 months of suffering during the bad pet food crisis, before it was brought to light in the media. I found out 2 days after I held her the last time and had to have her put to sleep, the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Don’t EVER let any small minded hypocrite with no feelings tell you that we can’t or shouldn’t care for our pets by providing them with healthy, nutritious food, and all the love that we can. Our pets provide us with unconditional love. It’s not too much to ask to provide them with safe diets and to protect them from crappy food that makes them sick so they can save money.
Your Opinion
What do you think about organic foods for pets? Have you switched over to organic pet food? If so, why or why not?
From around the web
Is organic food the best way to keep pets healthy?
Subscription/Research Resources:
Organic Food for Fido Part of a Growing Trend
The “Paw”ticulars of natural pet food. (Food Trends)
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Japan Plans Nursing Home for Dogs
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Darren September 17th, 2007
Japan Plans 1st Nursing Home for Dogs With Puppies to Help Aging Pooches Feel Younger
For 98,000 yen ($800) a month you can keep your dog at the Soladi Care Home for Pets and make your dog feel younger. 
According to the article, the care home will employ puppies to play with the again dogs so they feel “fit” and “feel younger”.
Sounds crazy? Apperantly they are doing pretty well. The pet boom in Japan has led to a surge in elderly pets in that part of the world.
Veterinarians at the home will offer round-the-clock monitoring and residents will be fed specially fortified food, the release said.
The home, which can accept 20 dogs at one time, will also employ puppies to play with the aging dogs to help them keep fit and feel younger, the release said.
Analysts say that a boom in pet ownership in Japan, coupled with better health care and a more balanced diet, has led to a surge in elderly pets in Japan.
That has spurred doting owners to turn to vitamins, aromatherapy and even acupuncture to help their companions through their old age.
Would you take your dog to the nursing home?
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...SuperZoo 2007 - We’ll be there!
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admin September 13th, 2007
SuperZoo is put on by WWPIA. What is SuperZoo anyway? In their own words:
WWPIA® organizes SuperZoo®, the Annual Pet Industry Trade. SuperZoo® brings together a comprehensive collection of exhibits and educational events unparalleled in the industry. Hundreds of exhibitors, important, exciting seminars and events… The place to be in the pet industry is SuperZoo®!
ePetsDirect will be there checking out all the newest pet products. We’ll keep you updated on ePetsDirect Insider on all the cool new products your pets will love! Stay tuned!
Here is a sample from the 2006 SuperZoo convention in Las Vegas:
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