The first-ever dog park in a domestic violence shelter, called the Purina Play Haven and Dog Park has opened in New York City. It is a milestone because it means that domestic violence survivors entering the shelter who were previously only allowed to bring cats, and small animals will now be able to keep their […]
The Whistle Activity Monitor
This sleek lightweight device is like a Fitbit but for dogs. It attaches to a dog’s collar and monitors activity levels and creates a timeline to help pet parents make more informed decisions about their pet’s health and needs and comparisons can be made with other dogs of the same breed. The device was given […]
California Law Students Rally to Support Animal Protection Legislation
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) invited California law students to advocate in support of animal welfare legislation at the first-ever ‘California Legal Voices for Animals Day.’ At the Sacramento event, students engaged state lawmakers on issues impacting the welfare of California’s animals, including legislation to address the regulation on dogs […]
First, the ThunderShirt, now the ThunderSweater
One of the reasons Cooper auditioned to join the Reigning Cats and Dogs Product Testers team is that as a Jack Russell-Beagle mix he has barking, hyper-activity and anxiety issues! The perfect pooch to test, inter alia, behavior modification products. The ThunderShirt has proven itself to be a winner for both cats and dogs. So […]
The Upside or Downside of Hairballs …
Fudge has aways suffered from hairballs. To make matters even worse, she really doesn’t any being brushed with any kind of grooming tool. Occasionally I brush her down with a Zoom Groom, its large rubber teeth give a nice massage at the same time. She’ll hang around briefly, then protest loudly and leave. Lately […]
Technology Bytes Dogs and Cats
I’m often asked what is the next biggest trend in the pet world which already mimics human lifestyle trends in so many ways. It’s an easy one. Technology. Personally I love it because much of the new gadgetry being created ultimately boosts the human-animal bond.Take the Scout 1 video pet monitor from Motorola a […]
Nasty parasitic worm, common in wildlife, now infecting U.S. cats
Many cats go their whole lives without being de-wormed. Veterinarians suggest that cats that spend time outdoors or hunt rodents should be de-wormed every 6-12 months. Also if a cat ever gets fleas,that may also be a cause for de-worming as fleas are a carrier of tapeworms. When animals chew the fleas off of themselves, […]
FINALLY! It Took A Car Accident To Get This Dog A Forever Home
For seven years, a stray Labrador mix walked children attending the Benavidez Heights Elementary School in Eagle Pass, Texas to the school gates and socialized with them on the playground. The kids called her Debbie. In return for her kindness, members of the faculty and students provided her with food, water and basic vaccinations. Then […]
CORRUGATED SCRATCHERS FROM ENCHANTED HOME PET
Cats have an instinctual need to scratch. That’s why it so important to have designated cat scratchers all over the home. The biggest problem I have with many of this type of product is that they are far too small. Enchanted Home Pet has taken heed of this issue with their latest range of […]
Petlinks® Bottle Buddy™ Dog Toy
Now this is a clever toy! The bottle buddy is a rubber connector that comes in a ball shape and a cross shape to which ordinary recycled plastic bottles are connected. Dogs love the crackly noise of plastic and this simply brings hours of cheap fun. It’s ideal for games of tug o’ war between […]