http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:58:31 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d20-How-not-to-use-a-choke-chain-or-prong-collar?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner There are three things that pet store employees such as myself loath the most; choke chains, prong collars and "flexi" leashes. Without getting into a heated debate about dog training, there can be a proper time, place and purpose&nbsp... Dogs Training Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d20-How-not-to-use-a-choke-chain-or-prong-collar?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Etsy-pick-pumpkin-pie?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Don't you wish that you could include your cat in the Thanksgiving Day festivities? Etsy seller CatzillaCrafts makes a great toy that let you do just that. It a picture perfect slice of pumpkin pie, complete the obligatory dollop of wh... Cats Toys Etsy finds Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:54:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Etsy-pick-pumpkin-pie?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Sink-Drink-keeps-your-cat-happy-and-hydrated?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Cats are notoriously picky about their drinking water. While some are happy with just a bowl of water, many refuse even the fanciest electric fountains. Many of my customers tell me that their cat prefers to drink water right out of the faucet. An in... Cats Accessories Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:22:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Sink-Drink-keeps-your-cat-happy-and-hydrated?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d5-RecycleBALLS-make-dog-playtime-fun-and-ecofriendly?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Planet Dog is known for both their durable rubber toys and their dedication to the environment. They've recently introduced a new line of toys called Regrinds that are made out of the leftover materials from their other rubber toy lines. Th... Toys Dogs Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d5-RecycleBALLS-make-dog-playtime-fun-and-ecofriendly?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Wysong-wins-lawsuit-against-Purina?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Pet food manufacturer Wysong Corporation has posted a press release announcing that they have won their lawsuit against Nestle/Purina Petcare. Purina was attempting to collect licensing fees for a process during which probiotics are applied to f... Cats Dogs Food News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:22:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Wysong-wins-lawsuit-against-Purina?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d16-New-TetraMin-fish-food-offers-three-products-in-one?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner TetraMin has been a classic food in the aquarium hobby for generations. Now it comes in a unique, multi-section canister. There are two chambers of TetraMin flaked food, one chamber of baby shrimp treats and one chamber of TetraMin granules. The easy... Food Fish Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:50:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d16-New-TetraMin-fish-food-offers-three-products-in-one?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Wyson-announces-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624Wysong Maintenance&trad... Dogs Food Recalls Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:42:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Wyson-announces-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Spoton-flea-treament-causes-dog-to-because-stuck-in-crate?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Spot-on flea treatments have become a hot button issue. Many are beginning to wonder if the potential side affects out weight the pest control benefits. One unexpected  side affect that has recently come to light is the reactivity of certain che... Dogs Pet Health Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Spoton-flea-treament-causes-dog-to-because-stuck-in-crate?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Premium-Edge-announces-cat-food-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Premium Edge pet foods has announced a voluntary recall of some of their canned cat foods due to a potentially dangerous thiamine deficiency. Similarly to the Nutro recall in May, the company has determined the root cause to be their vitamin premix. ... Cats Food News Recalls Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:44:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Premium-Edge-announces-cat-food-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Nutro-announces-voluntary-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Flickr: basykesNutro Pet Foods, a subsidiary of M&M Mars, has announced a voluntary recall of three SKU's of its dry puppy foods. The reason for the recall is potential contamination with melted plastic. As of right now, the foods involved w... Dogs Food News Recalls Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:00:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Nutro-announces-voluntary-recall?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Neater-Feeder-takes-the-mess-out-of-meal-time?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner One behavior we could never teach our pets in minding their manners at meal teams. Their enthusiasm often results in floors covered in spilled water and bits of food. That is why TowerStar Pets has introduced the Neater Feeder. It is a two part eleva... Dogs Accessories Food Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:40:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Neater-Feeder-takes-the-mess-out-of-meal-time?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Comfy-cone-makes-dealing-with-pet-injury-easier?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner We've all been there, the mournful looks and glares of disdain our pets give us when they are forced to wear stiff and uncomfortable Elizabethan collars. My own cat never could figure out how to walk across the carpet with one on. Luckily the folks a... Cats Dogs Accessories Health Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Comfy-cone-makes-dealing-with-pet-injury-easier?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Amazing-Treat-Machine-excercises-your-dogs-body-and-mind?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner For many dogs playing fetch with a tennis ball is just simply not enough to entertain their active bodies and minds. The Amazing Treat Machine is an exciting and innovative new dog toy that automatically rewards your dog with treats when he or she dr... Toys Dogs Treats Food Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:00:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Amazing-Treat-Machine-excercises-your-dogs-body-and-mind?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Reaching-the-animal-mind?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner I've occasionally heard about Karen Pryor and her work, but mostly when reading books written by other trainers so I picked up a copy of her latest book, Reaching The Animal Mind. While not necessarily revolutionary, it provides a window in... Cats Dogs Birds Guinea Pigs Rabbits Fish Books Horses Training Ferrets Chinchillas Hamsters Rats Mice Cows Pigs Hermit Crabs Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:54:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Reaching-the-animal-mind?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Zoomed-introduces-new-product-line-for-betta-fish?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Betta fish are intelligent and interactive pets. As such, they thrive on physical and mental stimulation. Since you cannot exactly take them for a walk this can be hard to achieve. Luckily , ZooMed has launched a line of products desig... Fish Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:27:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Zoomed-introduces-new-product-line-for-betta-fish?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Tidy-Cat-Breeze-litter-system?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Cats are generally considered low maintenance pets but sometimes litter box duties can be a real hassle. Cats are fastidious creatures and may eliminate inappropriately if they are unhappy with the cleanliness of their box. The new Breeze l... Cats Litter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:16:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Tidy-Cat-Breeze-litter-system?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Pet-Fashion-Week-brings-canine-couture-to-NYC?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner On August 22nd and 23rd the Metropolitan Pavillion in New York City went to the dogs as Pet Fashion Week swept the city. As a pet industry veteran, most of what I saw there was standard trade show fare. Surprisingly there really were not any products... Dogs Accessories Events Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:48:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Pet-Fashion-Week-brings-canine-couture-to-NYC?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Wellness-Simple-Food-Solutions-give-relief-to-allergy-suffering-pups?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Having a dog with food allergies can mean lots of wasted food and money because it can be hard to find one without ingredients that are common allergens. It also means watching your dog suffer due to the uncomfortable itching. Wellness Simp... Dogs Food Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:33:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Wellness-Simple-Food-Solutions-give-relief-to-allergy-suffering-pups?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Snaps-collars-offer-fastenating-style?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner Many pet owners enjoy changing their pet's collar with the change in seasons, holidays or even their mood. Keeping all of those collars around the house can be a pain though. Snaps™ offers a unique collar designed to display a variety of snap-o... Cats Dogs Accessories Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:14:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Snaps-collars-offer-fastenating-style?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Draper-Equine-antisweat-sheet-will-keep-your-equine-friend-feeling-fine?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner After workouts horses can become stiff and sore, especially if not cooled off properly. Draper Equine Therapy has created an innovative anti-sweat sheet that is ideal for wicking away moisture and combating these problems. It's mesh construction is d... Horses Health Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1747-Pet-Products-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Draper-Equine-antisweat-sheet-will-keep-your-equine-friend-feeling-fine?cid=exrss-Pet-Products-Examiner