07/30/2010

Pampering My Pet (Dog & Cat) Pampering Myself

According to the 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)

Cat 38.2
Dog 45.6

Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)

Cat 93.6

Dog 77.5

For 2010, it estimated that $47.7 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.

It looks that we love to pamper them. We bring them wherever we go. Surprise them with new toy, treat, bed, and we buy them holiday presents. They are our babies! Our Family!

As it is with our human products, we are looking for new items beyond traditional necessities from high-end items to high-tech items.

Isn’t Grooming enough…
Today’s grooming is not just haircut, quick bath and, nail trim. Dental solutions, mouthwash, dental wipes, toothbrush, ear wipes just to mention few, are routine steps in a beauty session for some pooches. Oh…do not forget the sun block spray. Colognes and hair dye gels for finishing touch, and we have more spa and health pet products

The dinner Dish…
Today’s pet foods are wholesome natural ingredients oriented. I spend more time choosing my pets food then I do for my family. You have food formulas for puppies and kittens, for diets, and for senior pets ensuring long and healthy life for our furry companions.
The plastic bowl…we do not have one. Our pooch and kitty food dish are Pet Friendly, Comfortably Ergonomic. Pets now feed in relaxed upright positions, reducing the strain on their muscles and joints caused by feeding directly on the floor. Big selection of designer pet bowls in various colors made from acrylic glass, ceramic, porcelain, stainless still, hand painted, personalized, one of a kind. Endless options to compliments your kitchen décor.

We have them all – the pet food dish selection for cats and dogs.

Pets go hi-tech…
If the small guy stays at home alone while the pet owner at work, no worries, the automatic feeder and waterer will take care of his needs.

During cold winter days the self warming pet mats and during summer the cooling pet mates, bandannas and jackets will do the trick.

Enrichment classes…

You’ll find the old and cute plush toys and outdoor toys. But play time can have benefits like the dental Dog Toys, chewer friendly – Remove Plaque while satisfying Chewing needs, and promote Dog Healthy Teeth and Gum. The new style is the electronic toys and interactive toys that eliminate boredom and develop a dog’s intelligence. Puzzle for solving skills, Great to focus pet attention and an excellent outlet for energy and spend quality time with you.

Bed time…

Pet Beds – pet owners can find big selection of beds and accessories to match their home décor and special needs of the pet.

Selection of couches, bed sets with pillow and blankets. Memory foam beds, designer beds, customize the fabric to match your home décor. Beds for older or with health issues pets, sleeping bags for traveling with us.

On the go –owner and pet
Dog Clothes like – Faux mink coats, designer plaid jackets, wedding dresses and tuxedo, matching hair bows and jewels, leather collar and leash sets, Halloween costumes, and Christmas outfits keep pets in fashion throughout the year. Upscale leather carriers to keep the pet owner in style as well.

For travels we keep our pet safe in the car with car harnesses, booster seats and car seat covers with nice prints. Senior dog gets help with the pet ramp, easy access to higher places. Being a biker doesn’t mean fido stays home. Trailer and jogger and bike baskets keep owner and pet inseparable. Car and bike accessories

Ok. So we are pampering our pets. And why shouldn’t we. Really, who wants a pet bed or bowl set that doesn’t complement their decor? Pet products Designers has taken this concept all the way with an impressive lineup of products any pet owner would be proud to place in their homes.

Using thoughtful design and high quality products to incorporate the lives of animal companions into their human’s living environment

04/15/2010

Toxic Mulch That Is HIGHLY Toxic To Dogs And Cats.

The doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morningwalk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company’s web site, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that “It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.”

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called ‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker’s chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Please note: You should investigate more regarding this product. This article is based on information i received via email. Regarding the theobromine that is mentioned in this article – the ASPCA confirms that cocoa beans can hurt dogs.