Pets Are Family Too

The American Kennel Club says that the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the nation for 2007. Did they get it right? Is your pooch on the list?

The AKC unveiled their Top 10 most popular dog breeds in America which are based on its 2007 registration figures. According to the AKC, the Top Breeds Nationwide and their previous rankings are:

To celebrate the newest member of the Top 10 list, the Bulldog, long recognized as a popular sports team mascot, was fitted with a #10 jersey to mark the occasion. The bulldog has not appeared in the AKC’s Top 10 Breeds for 75 years. AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson had this to say about the bulldog’s rise

“This is the first time the Bulldog has made it onto the top ten list since 1935, said This breed appeals to a very wide range of dog lovers so it’s no surprise that it is a favorite amongst AKC’s 157 breeds. The Bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes. It’s an excellent all-around family pet.”

If you want to see your favorite dog ranked in the AKC Top Breed List, then click here to check out how the other dog breeds fared. Read the rest of this entry »

Pet food maker involved in the tainted pet food recall, has settled a lawsuit for $3.1 million. Diamond Pet Foods based in Meta, Mo., has agreed to pay consumers that bought their contaminated dog food, which resulted in many pet deaths nationwide. If you purchased any of the recall Diamond Pet Food Products, you may have a claim in the lawsuit settlement, so read on.

Diamond Pet Foods is one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the United States. In the massive pet food recalls of April 2007, there were several Diamond Pet Foods brands affected such as Nutra Nuggets, and American Nutrition.

The contaminated pet food, contained aflatoxin, a fungus type mold , was produced at Diamond Pet Foods’ plant in South Carolina. Aflatoxin, is a naturally occurring chemical that comes from a fungus sometimes found on corn and in other crops, can cause severe liver damage. According to Jim Andrews, the attorney who represented a Knoxville, Tenn., family that sued Diamond Pet Foods stated,

the company will set up a fund to reimburse pet owners for the loss of their dog, veterinarian bills and the cost of any unreturned contaminated food.

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Brrrr, it is getting cold outside and in some places snow is on the ground. Now is the time to check up on our pets to protect them from the cold weather. To ensure a safe and healthy pet in the cold weather season, here are some cold weather tips to protect your pet family members during this winter.

For outdoor dogs in cold weather, make sure there is a sheltered dry area where your dog can seek refuge from the wet, muddy climate. The shelter should be a dry bedded area insulated with straw, shavings and other materials that trap warm air. Make sure that you check the dog bedding often for moisture and change it when it becomes wet. Your outdoor dog should gradually be allowed to get used to the changing cold so that they can adjust to the cold. However, in the extreme cold weather, you may have to let them indoors as a precaution. At night when the temperature drops too low, we bring our outdoor dogs indoors until the morning sun shines the next day. On a side note, when you bring outdoor pets inside for a period of time, the indoor air is generally drier and have less humidity, so brush them often and get a moisturizer or supplement for their skin. Ask your veterinarian which would best suit your outdoor dog.

Do not leave your pets outdoors unattended when the temperature gets below freezing! When the weather gets cold, pets must build up a thicker coat and get their footpads toughened for snow and ice. If pets get too cold, they could develop hypothermia or even frostbite. Dog ear tips are especially susceptible to frostbite. Read the rest of this entry »

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new pet shop! We are offering a wide selection of pet supplies, pet toys, dog toys, pet accessories and more. We will be adding more items as fast as we can to bring you the best pet products the web has to offer at a good price, for your favorite pet family members!

So check it out and browse around you may find what you have been looking for! Click here to check it out!

Tis the season! The holidays are among us and it is time for good friends, good food and family. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States. During this time, food is the centerpiece of our giving thanks that we enjoy with friends family and sometimes strangers. But what about our pet family members? We have listed 10 tips to make sure your pet enjoys the holidays as much as you do!
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