Food, Feeders and Waterers
September 2, 2010
Zuke's Organic Bakes Super Food Dog Treats
On walks and during other activities, we like to reward our dogs with treats. We have found the positive reinforcement is most effective with our gentle girls. They also love anything related to peanuts and Zuke's Organic Bakes Super Food Dog Treats
are chock full of protein-packed peanuts.
These healthy treats help grow sturdy muscles with omega-3-rich almonds to support strong joints and a healthy coat. The list of ingredients includes organic ground oats, organic ground barley, peanut butter, potatoes, oat fiber, organic blackstrap molasses, oil blend (sunflower, olive and canola), almond butter, natural vegetable flavors. Plus, a portion of every sale is donated to the dog and cat cancer research fund.
August 30, 2010
August 27, 2010
AquaChef Aquarium Fish Feeder
We have been neglecting our super cool fish posts recently. Speaking of neglect, if you worry about your fish being without food when you go away, or even while you are around, here's a handy gadget. The AquaChef Aquarium Fish Feeder
automatically feeds your aquarium with a simple digital timer.
The large multi-functional hopper will hold your favorite fish food -- flake foods, pellets and crumbled feed. The hatch-style feed door is completely adjustable, so you can control how much food is dispensed at each feeding. Secures on your aquarium with an adjustable clamp.
August 25, 2010
H2O4K9 Water Bottle Doubles as a Travel Dog Bowl
Haven't we all remembered to bring along a water bottle for our pet, then realized with much chagrin the dog has no way to drink it? This handy stainless steel H2O4K9 Water Bottle
has a lid that converts to a water dish no matter where you are.
It's 100% recyclable, toxin-free, and durable enough to stow in your vehicle cup holder, a bike cage, or your backpack. Pack it every day for walks, your trips to the park, at the beach, to the vet, whenever you are out and about with your best pal. In red, blue and silver.
August 18, 2010
Funkitty Egg-Cersizer -- Alternative to Free Feeding Your Cat
If your cat is overweight or eats too quickly, the Funkitty Egg-Cersizer
provides an alternative to free feeding. It is designed to randomly dispense both treats and kibble. Twist it apart easily to fill and twist back together again for play.
Open 1, 2 or 3 holes to customize to your particular cat's needs and to increase the challenge over time. There is a rubber holder at end to grasp a catnip toy
for those kitties who partake.
August 17, 2010
PetScoop: Is It Legal to Turn Your Pet into Dinner?
Honestly, sometimes we wonder who we share the planet with. If you love cats, you have undoubtedly read about the very scary Gary Korkuc who was marinating his black-and-white cat, Navarro, in a cage in his trunk with the intention of turning him into dinner, when the police (luckily) picked him up on a routine traffic violation.
Is this even legal in the good old USA, where we all have rights, including our pets? Very possibly, depending upon where you do your cooking. Brian Palmer @ Slate Magazine has the scoop:
In most of the country, the legality of pet-eating would come down to the specific language of the general animal cruelty statute and how a judge interpreted it. Some states, such as Virginia, bar the unnecessary killing of an animal, with a specific exemption for "farming activities." In those places, it's very likely that killing a cat for dinner would get you in trouble, because the killing wouldn't be necessary, and cats aren't commonly associated with farming.
On the other end of the spectrum are states like Missouri, where very few restrictions are placed on when, why, and how an owner can kill his pet. In these areas, it would be difficult to lock up a cat-eater, unless his chosen means of slaughter were particularly inhumane.
But really, who would know?
August 16, 2010
August 9, 2010
August 4, 2010
PetScoop: Salmonella Threat Triggers Proctor & Gamble Expanded Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods
We certainly don't enjoy passing along this type of pet product news. Corporate America needs to develop a conscience. Proctor and Gamble have expanded their recall of certain popular brands of dry pet foods under the Eukanuba
and IAMS labels.
No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected at this time. All the "Best-By" dates are July 1, 2010 through December 1, 2010. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com.
The company issues the following warning on their site:
Continue reading: "PetScoop: Salmonella Threat Triggers Proctor & Gamble Expanded Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods"
August 2, 2010
Reliabowl -- Feed and Water Your Pet When Traveling
This durable Reliabowl allows you to bring more than a gallon of easily accessible water along in the car, the RV, the boat with no spills, no waste and no messy caps or bottles. Plus, the container does double-duty with an elevated food bowl carved in the top.
To use the Reliabowl, just tip the unit onto its side and the bowl automatically fills as your dog drinks. To store, tip the unit back. The water flows into the storage area, eliminating the chance of spills.
July 21, 2010
July 6, 2010
Martha Stewart Pets Now at PetSmart -- New Line of Pet Products
If you are a Martha Steward devotee, happy days are here. Martha Stewart Pets, her new line of pet products, is now available exclusively at PetSmart stores and PetSmart.com
. Most pet lovers are aware of Martha's lifelong commitment to pets and to high quality living, so this should be a good thing.
The line includes more than 100 pet products -- apparel, collars, leashes, bedding, feeding, grooming and bathing supplies, toys -- each designed, tested and approved by Martha, her pets and her team of experts.
Introducing Martha Stewart Pets Exclusively to PetSmart!
June 26, 2010
Ruby Prism Hummingbird Feeder
Attract hummers to your yard this summer--they are so fun to watch and educational for the entire family. This good-looking Stokes Select Ruby Prism Hummingbird Feeder
is decorated with large lifelike flowers to attract hummingbirds. Its wide mouth opening makes filling and cleaning a snap. A convenient hanging hook is included.
Make your own nectar easily at home. Mix 1/4 c. sugar and 1 c. water in a cup or jar.
Hummingbird Feeder
May 27, 2010
PetScoop -- FDA and NIH Launch Electronic Safety Reporting Portal for Reporting Pet Food Issues
The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health this week launched a new web site with the catchy name Safety Reporting Portal, enabling the food industry to report safety problems related to foods, including animal feed and animal drugs. Consumers can also use the site to report problems with pet foods and pet treats.
The new Web portal includes different features for different types of reporting:
* Reportable Food Registry: Industry will have a more user-friendly electronic portal for submitting reportable food reports that are required by law. This electronic portal collects reports from the food industry and public health officials regarding problems with articles of food, including animal feed, that present a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.
* Pets: Pet owners and veterinarians will be able to use the portal to report product problems with pet foods and pet treats.
* Animal drugs: Animal drug manufacturers can report adverse drug events associated with animal drugs.
* Clinical Trials: Biomedical researchers involved in human gene transfer clinical trials can report an adverse event, indicating whether it might be an unanticipated consequence of the product being tested. Trial sponsors can use the portal to prepare a report, print it and send it to the agency to satisfy reporting requirements for investigational new drugs.
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. The heavy-duty ceramic construction won't give your cat feline acne like plastic bowls do, and the stainless steel bowls help to protect against bacteria. 
is one tough nut to crack. It combines two activities doggies love best--eating and chasing after something that moves. The colorful Acorn contains a treats compartment for fun and effective training. 
, Vibram K9. They support Dog Tags: "Service Dogs for Those Who've Served Us" and have donated, along with their retail partners, $72,000 to the Puppies Behind Bars program that provides inmate-trained service dogs to injured United States veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. They continue to donate $2 from the sale of each Chewy Shoe in red, white and blue. 
will add some stimulation to your pet's meal routine. It has compartments in which you can hide different types of food. Using his or her paws and muzzle, your pet must turn the wheel and open the sliding doors to access the food that is hidden underneath. Holds up to 3 1/2 cups of food for dogs of all sizes. Help your ravenous pet slow down a bit at mealtime!
set for your dog is perfect when you hit the road to visit friends and relatives. The bed roll and bowls have an earth-friendly design and are constructed of discarded yoga mat material, reducing waste. 
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