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Unusual Pet Products

On a recent MSN list of “unusual ways to make a buck,” 5 of the 21 items on the list were about pets.  That doesn’t seem like that many, but it’s the largest single category on the list.  The pet inventions are Pet Rocks, Doggles, Petite Amande, Pet Butler, and Neuticles.  Given the age of that first item, it doesn’t require much explanation; we all know what it is. Let’s look at the other pet products on the list in increasing order of ridiculousness.  That means Pet Butler is up next.  It might seem crazy – a butler for your … Continue reading →

Grooming: Sanitary Clip

For long haired pets, a sanitary clip may be a good grooming option. What is a sanitary clip? A vet or groomer will remove hair from areas that can get stinky and dirty from urine and feces. The area may be entirely shaved or simply trimmed to make cleaning easier and prevent cling-ons. Who might benefit from a sanitary clip? Very young animals. Kittens, for example, learn how to groom themselves between the ages of one and four months. A sanitary clip can help keep them clean until they learn how to handle things themselves. Pregnant animals. That round belly … Continue reading →

Pets without Odors

When I invite a friend over, I go into a bit of a cleaning frenzy. I vacuum and dust and clean the bathroom… but I also brush the couches and pick mud out of the door tracks. I fuss over the various spots that various dogs have left on the carpet, hoping to somehow hide them with clever lighting or furniture movements. The only person who’s ever commented on or obsessed over the smell, however, is me. I have two big dogs and I worry that my apartment is stinky because of them. (I have the same worry about my … Continue reading →

Perfect Coat Cover Dog Contest

Does your dog have a perfect coat? He or she could become the new model for Perfect Coat dog shampoo! Dog Channel and Perfect Coat are on the hunt for some new spokesdogs. Three grand prize winners will be primped and pampered for a professional photo shoot and appear on Perfect Coat shampoo labels. With varieties like Ultra Moisturizing and Tender Care Puppy shampoo, Perfect Coat has something for everyone. The three grand prize winners will appear on three different varieties of Perfect Dog shampoo. Pretty cool! If your dog doesn’t finish in the top three, he’s still got a … Continue reading →

Make Bathing Easy: Prep First!

When it’s my turn to do baths at the cats-only boarding facility, the right preparation makes the work a lot easier. Before I even think about fetching a cat into the grooming room, I make sure I’ve set up the hand-held sprayer, towels, shampoo, nail clippers, and blow dryer. You can do the same thing at home to make grooming much easier! What might you need for bathing a pet? Brushes or combs — you can remove a lot of loose hair before the bath with a quick brushing. Tangles and mats can tighten as they dry, so it’s better … Continue reading →

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: Smelly Cat

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If you were a fan of Friends, you may remember Phoebe’s song called “Smelly Cat”. The lyrics went something like this: Smelly cat, smelly cat… what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly ca-at, it’s not your fault! And hoo boy, did we have some smelly cats at the cats-only boarding facility over the Memorial Day weekend! But just like there are lots of different personalities in our guests, there are lots of different smells. Some cats have food that smells awful. We have one guest (who I adore) who eats the grossest-looking and smelling food. I swear, it looks … Continue reading →

The Top Pets Blogs of 2007: January – May

Aimee and I, along with the occasional guest blogger, tried our best to bring you informative, interesting, and entertaining articles this past year. But you seemed to like some more than others. So I decided to do a Year in Review recap of the ones that you responded most to. What Makes a “Top” Blog? Even though you all may enjoy most of the blogs we write, not all of them inspire you to leave comments or rate them. Those that received star ratings made the Top Blogs cut. January 2007 Top Blogs Assistance Dogs of the West and The … Continue reading →

Showering Puppy with Gifts: Options Galore

Looking for a unique gift to welcome a new pup into your home? Or maybe you’re like me and like to give new puppy shower gifts. In the last year I’ve had three friends get new puppies. The most recent was just a couple of weeks ago when our good friends Lee and Brenda welcomed Mochachino, a Boxer, into their lives. Mochachino Longstreth. Photo provided by her mom, Brenda Longstreth Well, that meant it was time for me to hit the stores and find her just the right gift. Here’s the ones that caught my eye from: The Personalized Pup … Continue reading →

Hot Spots: Treatment and Prevention

If your dog has a circular, red, weeping sore — it may be a hot spot! Treating a hot spot isn’t just about dealing with the wound; you also have to take a look at the cause and work to prevent the hot spot from coming back. You can try to treat a hot spot at home without calling the vet, but an office visit and a course of antibiotics may be necessary to clear things up entirely. Try this at home: Trim the hair away from the sore to prevent matting, help stop the infection from spreading, and expose … Continue reading →

What is That Smell?!

One of the things that no parent is fully prepared for when embarking upon parenthood and family life is…the smell. I know, we are all enamored of the glorious, clean, fresh baby smell—but new babies don’t always smell that great. And, as the years progress, chances are, the child smells not-so-great, more often than he or she smells good. But sometime around the late elementary or early teen years, life can get pretty darn stinky… My kids tease me because I have a rather keen sense of smell and I am forever walking through the house saying “What’s that smell?!” … Continue reading →