Products for Geriatric Dogs

By sparklyscotty on 5/20/09 11:42am
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No old lady clothes for ChanelNo old lady clothes for ChanelI've mentioned Doggy Goggles, for dogs with sight problems, but what about pooches who are hard of hearing?   Advances in modern medicine are not only allowing humans to be treated for diseases and degenerative conditions,  but pets too, letting them reach an older age.  But since our animals are living longer, they are suffering from the same ailments that plague their owners as we get older.  Loss of eyesight, poor hearing, and arthritis can all befall an aging dog.

The good news is that scientists have developed a canine hearing aid , which they hope to be available commercially at the end of 2009.  The new hearing aid will join a range of products already available for geriatric dogs.  If you have an elderly dog,  here are some products you might want to check out:

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Do Cats Chat With Dogs?

By Michael Jon Lazar on 5/19/09 1:34pm
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I have a three year old Timber Wolf (fully grown and 140 pounds) and a tabby/rag doll kitten that is about a year old. Two of the last breeds that you would ever expect to be best friends: a wolf and a kitten. However, they are the best of friends. Most of the time, my cat will come up to my wolf and meow over and over again, in a tone that is distinctly reserved just for their cat chatter. The wolf will just sniff and smile back (panting), typically leading to some play between the pair. They are the best of friends. They frequently communicate and there is an obvious aura of affection that exists between them. Yes indeed, cats chat with dogs and vice versa!

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Dating has Gone to the Dogs

By sparklyscotty on 5/13/09 10:41am
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Internet dating has soared in popularity over the years and the number of dating websites is constantly on the rise. Along with traditional dating websites, there are an ever increasing number of sites that specialize in finding romantic matches for particular groups of people. Some of these websites cater to single parents, people interested in interracial dating, those from various ethnic backgrounds, same sex dating, people looking for a "Sugar Daddy " or "Sugar Mama", and now Internet dating has extended itself to pets, of all things. Yes, dating truly has gone to the dogs! 
 
Sites like Date My Pet have entered the scene and I for one am a bit confused. I am not sure if this is just a gimmick thought up by some overzealous pet lovers who are sitting back raking in the dough all the while laughing it up over kibbles and coffee, or a simple twist on marketing and public relations gone awry.


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Chanel the Worlds Oldest Living Dog

By sparklyscotty on 5/11/09 10:40am
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I may be 120 in your years, but I look great!I may be 120 in your years, but I look great!For most of us humans turning 21 is quite a landmark. We can drink, drive, vote, and engage in all sorts of adult activities. However, if you're a dog, your days might be numbered.
 
But don't tell Chanel that. You see, Chanel is a 21-year-old dachshund mix, who just blew out 21 candles on her birthday cake on May 6th. And if you're trying to do the math, Chanel is about 120 years old in human years.


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Toby or Not to Bee

By sparklyscotty on 5/9/09 12:45am
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Toby the bee sniffing dogToby the bee sniffing dogA lot of people are scared of bumblebees and being stung by one probably tops the list of reasons why. But, Toby, a three-year-old Springer spaniel sniffer dog in England isn't scared of the buzzing insects. In fact, he spends most of his days sniffing out their nests for his handler Steph O'Connor.
 
Toby's sensitive nose is very important and helpful as it is often hard to find bumblebee nests because they can be quite small and are sometimes hidden underground or in the middle of thick vegetation.
 
With Toby's help, The Bumblebee Conservation Trust can find the nests for research purposes.


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Dogs Can Fly

By sparklyscotty on 5/8/09 11:53am
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It seems dogs can fly after all, when they are picked up by 70 mph gusts of wind that is. But the strange story doesn't stop there.  Nope, remarkable it gets even weirder!

Strong winds picked up an eight-month-old Chihuahua named Tinker Bell .  Since the dog was a mere six pounds it's perhaps not so surprising that it got carried it away.  What is surprising, however is that the dog was found safe and sound... with the help of some supernatural searching!

After their beloved pet was swept up, the couple in Waterford Township, just west of Detroit, enlisted a pet psychic to help them find her.

 Two days later the psychic guided the dog’s owner, Dorothy Utley, to a forested area about a mile away from where the puppy was last seen. When found, Tinker Bell was hungry and pretty dirty, but in good shape overall.

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Glow in the Dark Dog!

By sparklyscotty on 4/26/09 2:11am
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Meet Ruppy, short for short for Ruby Puppy. The cuddly cloned beagle has become the world's first transgenic dog. Transgenic means that the animal contains a gene that is normally found in another organism, in this case a sea anemone.  Ruppy produces a fluorescent protein that glows red when placed under ultraviolet light!
 
Ruppy in normal lightRuppy in normal lightRuppy in UV lightRuppy in UV light


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Formal Wear for Dogs

By sparklyscotty on 4/26/09 1:20am
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Dog TuxedosDog TuxedosIf you loved the idea of having your own pet wedding, or at least maybe including your best friend in your own nuptials, then I have found some great places for you to find Fido's formal wear. Some of this stuff is too doggone adorable!

Whether your furry friend needs a new outfit for a special occasion such as a birthday, or has to conform to the dress code of your wedding,  believe it or not (I know you believe it!) there are plenty of websites that offer formal clothing for dogs of all sizes.

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Brides-to-be can now add their beloved furry friends to their wedding party in high style, wearing the latest couture creations.  There is also the possibility of having multiple pets involved in the ceremony, with specialist outfits that incorporate ring cushions or pouches, baskets of petals or small bouquets.

Presidential Doggy!

By sparklyscotty on 4/22/09 9:23am
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While President Obama was busy taking care of freeing hostages from sea pirates recently he was also officially welcoming a new member to the first family. The newly-elected President and his family now have a six-month-old Portuguese water dog as their first pet. The dog was a gift from Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, who owns several of the dogs himself.

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I now pronounce you dog and dog

By sparklyscotty on 4/14/09 8:55am
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Here comes the brideHere comes the brideDogs are more than just animals who live with us. They are an important part of our lives and a big part of our families.


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