(ARA) – Americans love their pets and there are certainly lots of them to love. Sixty three percent of U.S. households own a pet and the most popular animals — dogs and cats — make up 82 percent of all pets, according to the American Pet Products Association.

With all those furry friends, it’s no surprise that pet-friendly design is one of the fastest growing interior decorating trends. From high-end home items to the basics, decorating is literally going to the dogs … and cats. Beyond pet-proofing a home for safety, pet-friendly decorating has an increasing number of animal lovers choosing and incorporating pet-friendly fabrics and building materials into their homes’ decor.

A number of cost-effective ways to maintain a fabulous-looking home are also practical and comfortable for both you and your pet. Here are five tricks of the trade:

Common sense color.
It’s one of the simplest interior design tricks — matching your furniture fabric to your pet’s fur color to help conceal dog and cat hair. For example, if you have a multi-colored pet, opt for a small pattern that closely matches your pet’s coloring. If you have a white poodle or feline, skip the all-black sofa and choose a lighter fabric color. If your heart is still set on black, accessorize with black pillows or a throw blanket. The same holds true if you own a pet with darker fur — the darker your fabric choices, the easier it will be to hide pet fur.

Skip the slipcover.
Thanks to recent advances made in the manufacturing of furniture fabric, there’s no need to hide your couch under an unsightly slipcover in order to protect it from the wear-and-tear of your pet. Look into purchasing furniture made with Crypton, a synthetic textile that’s easy to clean and highly resistant to stains, water and even bacteria. A less expensive option is ultrasuede microfiber. If either of these choices is still out of your price range, make sure your furniture is protected with Scotchgard. However, if you go this route, know that there are still some fabrics to avoid, such as denim, flannel, corduroy and velvet. Each of them has a tendency to hold pet fur.

Pet-friendly paint.
Keeping your walls clean and free of dirt marks can be a feat if you have a pet. Choosing a high-quality, durable paint really does make a difference. Dutch Boy’s Refresh paint, a new paint formulated with exclusive Arm & Hammer odor-eliminating technology, is ideal for pet owners. It provides a beautiful finish that’s also extremely durable, so cleanup of dirt and marks is easy. Plus, it actually removes odors, including pet smells, from the air. You’ll not only have great-looking walls, but a fresh-smelling home, too.

Fitting floors.
Flooring options for pet owners can be tricky because carpet holds stains and odors, and hardwood scratches easily. If you’re looking at replacing your carpeting, there are choices specifically designed for pet owners. One of them, Pet Agree Carpet, claims that it withstands any damage made by a pet. It’s made from a material that traps liquids, such as pet urine, and stops them from soaking through to the carpet padding and floor below.

If you prefer hardwood floors, but don’t want to deal with scratches that can be made by your four-legged friends, think laminate. Today’s laminate flooring, like the new North American collection from Tarkett Residential, is far more durable, and scratch- and indentation-resistant than softer real wood flooring. These surfaces also install faster, are about half the price and still offer a vast choice in unique wood finishes.

Less is more.
Another smart design tip: keep knickknacks and accent pieces to a minimum. Today’s trend in creating clean, streamlined spaces is not only aesthetically appealing, but is ideal for pet owners. A well-thought-out design means you’ll enjoy the benefits of a clutter-free environment while keeping unnecessary, decorative items out of reach of pets’ sweeping tails and curious jaws.

Ensuring you, Fido and Fluffy live harmoniously doesn’t mean you need to spend a bundle, or sacrifice your sense of style. By doing your research, formulating a decorating plan and choosing your materials carefully, you can easily create a home that’s fit for man and beast.

For more information about Refresh paint, visit www.dutchboy.com/refresh, or call (800) 828-5669.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Related posts:

1. Keep Your Cat Green and Happy (ARA) – Spring is on the horizon and we are...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

More often than not, you’ll find that your cat’s entertaining antics leave you wondering, “What could she possibly be thinking?” You may never have all the answers, but one of the keys to living a more connected life with your cat starts with understanding. 

“Cats can come across as complex because they can’t verbalize what they are feeling,” says Dr. Katrina Warren, host of “Housecat Housecall” presented by Purina Cat Chow. “That’s why it’s up to us to decode what’s going on in their minds, so we have a better idea of what they are trying to tell us through their actions.” 

If you find yourself in a feline quandary, you’re not alone. Plenty of cat lovers – and there are at least 82 million housecats in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Association – are looking for ways to bring harmony into their cat-owning households. Hence the success of shows like “Housecat Housecall,” a reality-based program featuring real cats, real people and real answers, returning to Animal Planet for its second season. 

“Sometimes cats act out in response to changes happening in their homes that alter their daily routine,” Dr. Warren says. “Life-changing experiences like having a new baby or moving into a new home can have a huge impact on cat owners, but they can also mean big adjustments for their cats. The goal is to achieve a well-balanced life for both you and your cat, and sometimes that means getting advice from a professional.” 

On the show, which airs Saturdays and Sundays, Dr. Warren and her team of cat experts equip cat owners with the tools and knowledge they need to work towards a lasting solution that ensures both the cat and owner are getting the most out of the life they share. Dr. Warren provides answers to some common cat care questions: 

Preparing Your Cat for the Arrival of a New Baby 

* Make changes to the cat’s routine in advance. If you are no longer going to allow your cat to enter certain rooms or sleep on your bed, start making those changes now. 

* Allow your cat to smell the new smells associated with the baby such as powder and wipes well in advance. 

* Make sure flea and worm control is up to date. A check up by your vet is a good idea while you have the time. Trim claws in advance of baby arriving. 

* Obtain a recording of a baby crying and play this regularly at home so puss gets used to the new sounds prior to the arrival of the real thing. 

Managing a Multi-cat Household 

Cats generally prefer independent living, but not necessarily solitary living. Owners should respect the living arrangements that the cats establish and not force interactions. 
It’s essential to supply each cat with her own “resources”, which include a feeding area, bowl, bed and scratching post. Have one litter box for each cat, plus one extra in the house.
Make sure you provide areas to climb, toys for play and safe places to hide or sit such as tunnels or high perches. 

Find the time to give each cat some individual love and attention each day. 

Keeping Cats Happy Indoors 

Cats are much safer living indoors. They are not exposed to the dangers of infectious diseases, predators or motor vehicles. Most cats are happy indoors, but you must create an enriched environment. 

* Provide a climbing tower and at least one scratching post. Cats love rooms with a view and a few high spots to survey their domains. 

* Give them lots of cat toys – furry ones, colored ones, jingly ones and rolling ones as well as tunnels and boxes to play in. 

* Bring the outdoors indoors with a pot of “cat grass” available at most nurseries. 

Finally, Dr. Warren advises, look for help when tackling situations with your cat. Consult your veterinarian, talk to friends and gather information. Tune in to “Housecat Housecall” presented by Purina Cat Chow, to watch Dr. Warren and her team visit homes across the country helping cat owners address everything from a boisterous cat with lots of energy to more complex matters like helping a once outdoor cat adjust to an indoor lifestyle. The show airs on Animal Planet Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. EDT/PDT and 8 a.m. EDT/PDT on Sundays, through the end of August. For credible advice beyond the show, visit housecathousecall.com where you can pose your individual feline questions to a team of cat care specialists and view all of the webisodes from season one. 

Courtesy of ARAcontent

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

If you are one of the more than 38 million cat-owning households in the U.S. you may want to rethink how you care for Fluffy, both to be more environmentally friendly and to protect your cat’s health.

“We love our pets, and just as we work to make our lives environmentally sensible, we can adopt ‘greener’ pet care habits to better care for our pets’ health and environment,” says Jill Cordes, host of America’s first broadband pet channel www.Petstyle.com.

In addition to everyday eco-sensible habits you might be adopting for yourself, like buying organic food and shopping with reusable bags, Cordes suggests following some simple pet care practices this spring, just in time for Earth Day on April 22:

* Cats love to clean themselves, and it’s a good idea to keep your pet’s environment clean and gentle. Replace traditional pet care and cleaning products that may contain harsh chemicals with gentle, all-natural products.

* Keep your kitty’s tummy happy as well. Added hormones or pesticides aren’t good for you to eat, so why do you think they’d be good for your cat? When shopping, look for pet food that is natural and organic.

* Eliminate odors in your spring-fresh house and choose eco-sensible kitty litter, like Arm & Hammer Essentials Clumping Cat Litter. It’s made with natural biodegradable corn fibers, which are a renewable resource and sensible for the environment. Plus, it’s formulated with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, which naturally prevents litter box odors. Visit www.armandhammeressentials.com/litter.aspx to learn more.

* Avoid creating a home for fungus and other nasty organisms. Make sure your cat has fresh water and food daily to eliminate potential disease, insect or other pest infestations. Also, filtered tap water is better for both you and your cat because you aren’t throwing a plastic bottle away or potentially giving your pet contaminents from the bottle.

* Recycle household items by turning them into play toys. Take the rope out of your drawstring pants, and you can have kitty jumping, leaping and pouncing for hours. Roll up a pair of gloves into a tight ball, and she’ll be trying to dig it out from under the couch every time you turn your back. If you decide to replace carpet somewhere in your house, keep a couple of scraps and attach them to boards for her to roll on, scratch and climb. Just remember, snuggle time on your lap is probably her favorite — and most eco-friendly — time spent during the day.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Related posts:

1. Advantages Of Natural Organic Pet Food For Your Pet The word organic has made an impact all over the...
2. What Makes The Best Organic Pet Food For Dogs? Many people with pets are interested in looking for the...
3. The Merits Of Organic Pet Food Many pet owners like to pamper their pets not just...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

(ARA) – Do you hate your pet’s breath? Well, did you know that bad dog or cat breath is a sign of dental disease? About 80 percent of humans brush our teeth at least twice a day, according to the American Dental Association. But most of us completely neglect our pets’ teeth. There is no time like the present to start maintaining the dental health of your four-legged friend to help prevent problems like gingivitis, periodontal disease, infections and tooth loss.

“There are many symptoms of dental disease to watch out for, including bad, almost putrid, breath,” explains Dr. James Cook, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. “Your pet could be in a lot of pain, and you might not realize it. For example, if you see your pet approach a bowl of food then back away, that could be a sign of tooth pain. Your animal can’t tell you he or she is suffering or in pain, so it’s important to get your pet’s teeth checked by your veterinarian.”

Here are six tips to help keep your pets’ smile healthy:

* Brush their teeth.
Specially made toothpaste in flavors like chicken, seafood, beef and mint and soft, pet-friendly toothbrushes are available at pet supply stores or from your veterinarian. With some training (visit www.avmatv.com for a 5.5 minute instructional video) pets can learn to tolerate or even enjoy a daily brushing.

* A dental checkup.
If you’ve never had your veterinarian check your pet’s teeth, your pet is long overdue. Schedule an appointment today. Veterinarians recommend at least an annual checkup of your pet’s teeth. If periodontal disease is found, your pet can be sedated for teeth cleaning.

* Give a rawhide treat.
Rawhide is that piece of raw leather your dog looks forward to so much, but it also helps scrub plaque off your pet’s teeth. A small daily treat that makes a dog so happy could save money at the veterinarian years from now and save your dog’s teeth. Check with your veterinarian to make sure rawhide is an appropriate treat for your dog.

* Wrap up a rope toy.
Rope toys for dogs and cats help keep plaque and gingivitis at bay. Just carrying a rope toy in their mouth helps to keep an animal’s teeth clean, and playing with it does an even better job.

* Try dental treats.
Specially made dental treats are available at pet stores and at your veterinarian’s office. These treats are made to be difficult to chew and swallow, and are shaped to help scrub teeth as they’re consumed.

* A pet food present.
Consider feeding your pet a specially formulated pet food designed to improve dental health in pets.

For more information on pet dental health visit www.avma.org or www.avmatv.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Related posts:

1. Top tips for a healthy, happy dog (ARA) – No matter how many canine companions you...
2. Other Options For Spoilage   You have this obsession that the only way your...
3. New Year’s resolution: slim down that fat cat or dog To his owners, Moby, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, was...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Caring for Your Pet on a Budget

Most people consider a pet a member of the family — and for good reason. Pets offer companionship, amusement and unconditional love. Studies support that owning a pet offers a multitude of emotional and overall health rewards.

However, with the plunging economy and the rising costs of food, fuel and housing, cash-strapped Americans are pinching their pennies. People are faced with having to make difficult decisions on cutting back, often giving up the things they love most. Unfortunately, some pet parents are faced with the dilemma of appropriately caring for their pet on a tight budget.

For pet owners faced with this challenge, it’s important to remember how much your furry friend adds to your life. Pets make us laugh, show us love in any circumstance and can even lower our overall stress levels. With a smart approach to affordable pet care, you may find you can afford to keep your pet happy and healthy — and at home with you and your family.

Whether you are 8 or 88, studies have proven that owning a pet has substantial developmental and health benefits.

Resist the toy temptation:
Personalized accessories and elaborate toys have become trendy, but pets won’t miss the extra bells and whistles. Pets are just as happy clad in a plain collar and playing with less expensive or even safer, homemade toys geared to improve overall pet health, including chew toys for puppies and scratching posts for cats.

A healthy pet is a happy pet:
It’s important to still provide your pet with routine veterinary care. But ask your vet to prescribe only the most vital vaccinations. You can also visit low-cost clinics for routine check-ups. Contact you local humane society to find low-cost vet clinics or events.

Food for Thought:
* To ensure your pets’ health in the long run it is important to consistently feed them a healthy, well-balanced diet. Author of the Catster.com Vet Blog, Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM suggests looking for brands that offer essential nutrients that will keep your pet healthy and your wallet full. “9Lives Daily Essentials is a great option for cat food, as it is one of the most nutritious foods available, at excellent value,” says Barchas. Find an affordable, quality product that your pet enjoys, and avoid the premium products — which do not necessarily deliver more nutrients.

Some pet companies have stepped up to combat the current economic downturn. The 9Lives brand is committed to making lives better by donating a percentage of its sales to animal shelters, and by providing cats with affordable, healthy food.

The mutual benefit that both pet and pet parents enjoy reaches far beyond companionship. Whether you are 8 or 88, studies have proven that owning a pet has substantial developmental and health benefits. Pets thrive on your attention. Basic pet care essentials such as walking, grooming and even petting can provide increased physical activity, and best of all, they are free!

For more information on healthy pet care and animal adoption, visit www.9Lives.com

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Related posts:

1. Keep Your Cat Green and Happy (ARA) – Spring is on the horizon and we are...
2. Dog or Cat Breath? How to Give Your Pet a Healthy Smile (ARA) – Do you hate your pet’s breath? Well,...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

She can jump from the floor to the top of the refrigerator, or bound across your desk without disturbing a single sheet of paper. Your cat personifies the graceful, enviable sure-footedness of her species. But what about her eco-footprint?

With 88 million domesticated cats in the country (according to the National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association), the question isn’t just academic. Like their human companions, pets’ modern lifestyles consume natural resources and can contribute to environmental issues like greenhouse gases and the waste stream.

”As consumers and responsible pet owners, we are all looking for ways to care for our pets’ health and their environment,” says Jill Cordes, host of America’s first broadband pet channel www.Petstyle.com. “Many of us are already putting eco-friendly practices into action in our own lives, from buying organic food to shopping with reusable bags and switching to natural household cleaners. Adopting ‘green’ pet care habits is a natural extension of our environmental consciousness.”

You can become a “greener” cat owner with 10 simple steps, Cordes advises:

1. Give them shelter. Overcrowding at animal adoption centers strains resources. You can help ease the problem – and possibly save an animal’s life – by adopting from a shelter rather than buying a cat from a pet store or breeder. You may also save money if you adopt from a shelter where many animals are likely to already be vaccinated, spayed or neutered. Visit www.aspca.com for more information.

2. Use protection. Get your cat spayed or neutered. Unplanned, unwanted ”deliveries” often wind up in shelters, contributing to the overcrowding problem. Plus, spaying and neutering can help reduce your cat’s risk of developing uterine, ovarian, or testicular cancer.

3. Tag, you’re it. Be sure your cat always wears a name tag (or license, if your municipality requires cats to be licensed). If he gets lost, the tag will help any good Samaritan who finds him return him to you. Plus, you’ll conserve the gas you would waste driving around the neighborhood hunting for him, and the paper for those ”missing” posters.

4. Keep it clean – and gentle. Replace traditional pet care and cleaning products that may contain harsh chemicals with gentle, all-natural products.

5. Potty all the time. Choose environmentally friendly cat litter like ARM & HAMMER Essentials Clumping Cat Litter. It’s made with natural biodegradable corn fibers which are sensible for the environment, and absorbs twice the liquid compared to regular clumping clay litter. Plus, the addition of baking soda eliminates odor problems instantly. Visit www.armandhammeressentials.com/litter.aspx to learn more.

6. Food for thought. Just as added hormones or pesticides in your food aren’t good for you, they’re not good for your cat, either. Look for pet food that is natural, organic and FDA-certified.

7. Quench their thirst. Change your pet’s water and food bowl regularly to eliminate potential disease, insect or other pest infestations. Be sure to use filtered tap water rather than bottled water, which weighs on your wallet and the environment.

8. Play ball. Purchase toys made from sustainable fibers or recycled materials, or entertain your cat with homemade toys crafted from recycled materials, like a scratching pole made from old carpeting. And remember, you will always be her favorite – and most eco-friendly – toy.

9. Into the wild … or not. Try to keep your cat inside as much as possible to avoid exposure to injury, illness and predatory wildlife. If your cat craves the outdoors, however, try to keep his outside time supervised in an enclosed area.

10. Purr-tanical gardens. In an enclosed space, plant a small garden in your backyard for your cat and stock it with cat-safe herbs and flowers. Just be sure kitty is always supervised, and stays in her own yard – otherwise you may find yourself having to explain her embarassing visit to your neighbor’s tomato patch.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

Related posts:

1. Keep Your Cat Green and Happy (ARA) – Spring is on the horizon and we are...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if
there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in
people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with
compromised immune systems.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The company stopped production at the Everson facility on July 29, 2008, when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.

Even though no direct link between product produced at Everson and
human or pet illness has been made, Mars Petcare US is taking
precautionary action to protect pets and their owners by announcing a
voluntary recall of all products produced at the Everson facility
beginning February 18, 2008, until July 29, 2008, when they stopped
production.

The company is continuing to work collaboratively with the FDA to
determine the nature and source of Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the
Everson facility. Since it has not yet identified the source of the
Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility, Mars Petcare US
does not plan to resume production.

Only those products that were produced at the Everson facility are impacted by the voluntary recall. Many of the brands involved in the recall are national brands produced at multiple facilities.

For example, PEDIGREE® is manufactured in numerous facilities
throughout the country, and Everson represents a very small portion
of the manufacturing base – 2.7 percent of total PEDIGREE® production.

In the event that you believe you have purchased products affected by this voluntary recall, you should return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

The products listed below are made at the Everson facility on behalf
of a variety of retailers. All code dates, with the exception of
PEDIGREE®, are listed in a similar format as noted below:
Consumers should look for “17″ as the first two digits of the second
line. Sample:
Best By Feb 18 09
17 1445 1

For PEDIGREE® the Everson code date format is as follows:

Consumers should look for “PAE” on the bottom line – the sixth,
seventh and eighth digits. Sample:
PEDIGREE ® Small Crunchy Bites
Best Before 02/2009
808G1PAE01 12:00

Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-
4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.

Recalled Pet Food

Note: If you see a product you purchased listed below, please review
the code date information samples from above to confirm that your
product is included in the recall.

Product are listed with name and bag size with the UPC code on the
next line.
Country Acres Cat Food 40#
16603 02181

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 8#
79818 96757

Country Acres Ration Dog Food 40#
16603 02333

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 20#
79818 96634

Country Acres 18% Dog Food 40#
16603 02331

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#
49394 05666

Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food 50#
16603 02021

Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 50#
49394 05665

Doggy Bag Dog Food 40#
73893 40000

Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 8#
79818 96756

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food 20#
81131 89881

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 8#
79818 96755

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50#
05388 67055

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 25#
49394 00002

Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food 50#
05388 67309

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 50#
49394 00003

Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food 50#
81131 75479

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 8#
79818 96754

Natural Cat Food (Sam’s Club) 15#
81131 89883

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 25#
49394 00006

Natural Dog Food (Sam’s Club) 25#
81131 89884

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 50#
49395 00005

Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition 4.4#
81131 69377

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 6#
49394 56221

Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition 8#
05388 67144

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 8#
79818 96758

Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition 22#
05388 60342

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 20#
49394 00004

Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition 50#
78742 01022

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 40#
79818 96706

Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 20#
05388 60345

Special Kitty Gourmet 3.5#
81131 17546

Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 50#
78742 05815

Special Kitty Gourmet 4#
78742 53199

Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ‘n Gravy Dog Food 8#
81131 69629

Special Kitty Gourmet 7#
81131 17547

Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ‘n Gravy Dog Food 22#
81131 69630

Special Kitty Gourmet 8#
78742 53200

Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ‘n Gravy Dog Food 50#
81131 69631

Special Kitty Gourmet 18#
81131 15748

Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete 4#
81131 79078

Special Kitty Gourmet 20#
78742 53201

Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete 8#
81131 79079

Special Kitty Gourmet 25#
78742 54314

Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete 20#
81131 79080

Special Kitty Kitten 3.5#
81131 17553

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 8#
79818 96632

Special Kitty Kitten 4#
78742 53198

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 20#
49394 05746

Special Kitty Kitten 7#
81131 17554

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 40#
79818 96676

Special Kitty Kitten 8#
81131 24739

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 8#
79818 96633

Special Kitty Original 3.5#
81131 17557

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 20#
49394 00008

Special Kitty Original 4#
78742 04930

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 40#
49394 05747

Special Kitty Original 7#
81131 17562

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 20#
23100 29158

Special Kitty Original 8#
78742 05744

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 30.1#
23100 31484

Special Kitty Original 18#
81131 17559

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 36.4#
23100 31479

Special Kitty Original 20#
78742 05794

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 40#
23100 29154

Special Kitty Original 25#
81131 68869

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 4.4#
23100 05104

Wegman’s Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33654

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 8.8#
23100 05103

Wegman’s Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 20#
77890 32988

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 20#
23100 14719

Wegman’s Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 37.5#
77890 32994

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 32#
23100 31483

Wegman’s Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33621

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 40#
23100 31478

Wegman’s Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 17.6#
77890 32991

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 44#
23100 05100

Wegman’s Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 4.4#
77890 33618

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 52#
23100 05110

Wegman’s Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 20#
77890 32982

Pet Pride Indoor Cat 3.5#
11110 74584

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 3.5#
77890 10005

Pet Pride Indoor Cat 18#
11110 74585

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 18#
77890 10004

Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food 17.6#
11110 74578

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 3.5#
77890 12038

PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#
42869 00174

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 18#
77890 12039

PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage 50#
42869 00172

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Kitten 3.5#
77890 12036

PMI Nutrition Feline Medley 20#
42869 00171

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 3.5#
77890 10006

PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food 40#
42869 00033

Wegman’s Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 18#
77890 10003

Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food 40#
42869 00063

Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 20#
42869 00055

Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 40#
42869 00054

Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 20#
42869 00068

Red Flannel C anine Select Dog Food 40#
42869 00067

Red Flannel Cat 10#
42869 00059

Red Flannel Cat 20#
42869 00058

Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food 50#
42869 00065

Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 25#
42869 00052

Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 50#
42869 00053

Red Flannel Puppy 40#
42869 00056

Related posts:

1. Prescription Science Diet Pet Food: Many Benefits, Despite The 2007 Recall The most important decision that any pet owner can take...
2. Paying for Quality: Science Diet Pet Food Hill’s Science Diet pet food has long been recognized as...
3. The Importance Of Pet Food In Your Dog’s Well Being People like to have pets because these animals complete them....

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Moving away from home can be traumatic. Add to that living with strangers and having to leave behind beloved pets, and it’s a wonder anyone wants to go to college at all.

Luckily, some colleges are starting to recognize the fact that when students are allowed to bring their pets with them to live in the dorms, it’s better for everyone (except those with allergies, I guess, but even then, the animal-friendly rooms are on designated floors).

Although currently only a handful of colleges are open to the idea, those that are require pets to be up to date on all vaccinations, and students must also pay a deposit for the privilege of having Fido or Fluffy live with them.

Most colleges that do allow pets have their own set of rules as well, however.

The housing contract at California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, takes things a step further by requiring students to specify who will care for their pet if they cannot.

Eckerd College requires students to have the pet at home for at least a year prior to enrollment.

At Stephens College, they have teamed up with Columbia Second Chance (a rescue group) to allow students to foster pets in the dorms.

Indiana University allows small rodents, reptiles, rabbits and amphibians.

UCLA, Caltech and MIT allow cats (the Caltech Animal Team, or CAT, even helps with the feral cat population on campus).

Looks like the next dorm party might resemble Animal House in the literal sense!

Related posts:

1. Create a home fit for humans and four-legged friends (ARA) – Americans love their pets and there are certainly...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Anyone who knows me well can attest to the fact that I spend a good amount of time looking for new and interesting products and supplies for my pets. (I have a cabinet full of cat toys, and a growing collection of collars for my dog).

Through my Internet journeys, I came across FunStuffForDogs.com, and as I was perusing the dog treats, I spied Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven-Baked Dog Treats, available in Pumpkin, Ginger, Honey, Cinnamon and Blueberry.

The rest, as they say, is history.

A few days later, I had the treats in hand, and was eager to test them out on Greta (who, as a side note, gets apples, bananas and carrots as treats more often than actual dog treats).

I opened the bag of Blueberry treats, and was immediately charmed by the cute teddy bear-shaped, golden-brown cookies.

Grandma Lucy’s started in 1999 with the goal of making wholesome, natural and delicious pet treats.  

Their Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats are made with organic, human-quality ingredients. (The Blueberry treats contain: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Organic Soybean and/or Organic Sunflower and/or Organic Canola Oil, Organic Invert Sugar, Organic Rice Starch, Organic Blueberry, Organic Vanilla Extract.)

Well, needless to say, they were a huge hit with Greta. And my cat Flynn, who has been known to eat a pretzel or two on occasion.

So huge, in fact, that I had to see what all the fuss was about (note that I would never do this was tradiational dog treats!).

My conclusion–Grandma Lucy’s Blueberry Oven Baked Dog Treats are delicious.

Or, as Greta would say, “Woof!”

Related posts:

1. Naturally, An Organic Pet Food Recipe Is The Best Option Humans benefit a lot from eating items such as whole...
2. Newman’s Own Organic Pet Food Raises The Bar As Far As Pet Foods Go There is perhaps no better pet food than the one...
3. The Merits Of Organic Pet Food Many pet owners like to pamper their pets not just...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

While flipping through a recent issue of O magazine, I spied the end-all be-all compliment to my new living room decor, pillows with the mugs of dogs and cats on them.

The pillows, created by the aptly-named Pillow Pillow Pillow, are crafted by designer Aaron Stewart.

According to Aaron Stewart and Hornet Toys, the line of comfy, cozy pillows features first edition designs of “bow-wow-beautiful doggies and purrrfectly snuggle-worthy kitties.” PillowPillowPillows appeal to pet lovers of all shapes and types and the pets they adore.

I already have my eye on Opie and Jezebel, which bear the uncanny resemblance to my orange tabby and black cat, respectively. Now if only they made one that looked like Greta…

Related posts:

1. Create a home fit for humans and four-legged friends (ARA) – Americans love their pets and there are certainly...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.