Pets, Dogs and Cats Blog

60% of United States Pets Are Overweight

The United States growing obesity problem is severely impacting our pets. A 2005 study performed by Purina found that 60% of pets in America were overweight.

Milk That Stays Fresh For Up To 9 Months Without Refrigeration

UHT milk or Ultra High Temperature milk can be stored at room temperature for up to nine months while remaining perfectly fresh.

Top Ten (10) Selling Movies Based On Animals Other Than Dogs

Animals have co-starred in numerous films since the beginning of the motion picture industry. Some of these films have gone on to become enormously successful. Following is a list of the Top Ten (10) Selling Movies Based On Animals (Other Than Dogs) Of All Time.

Dog Prison Built in Iran To Cease "Unislamic Behavior"

Iranian police have built a dog prison in the capital city Tehran to stop unislamic behavior. City officials have begun extracting dogs from the comfort of their owners and placing them in holding pens within this dog prison.

Ten (10) Animals That May Be Extinct In Our Lifetime

As humans continue to encroach on the wild habitat, more and more animals find themselves facing extinction. Following are ten animals that may be extinct in our lifetime and why.

Smuggling Exotic Pets Is $10 Billion Dollar Industry Second To Drugs

Researchers estimate that millions of pets, animal parts and meats are covertly smuggled across the border totaling a $10 billion industry, second only to illegal drugs.

Top Selling Pet Robots In Action

Many people seek the comfort and companionship of a pet, however cannot find the time to care for, feed and nurture the live animal. Pet robots with artificial intelligence may serve as a good replacement for these people. Pet robots have many of the senses, abilities to recognize and reason, emotions and stimulation needs of live pets. Following is a look at the popular pet robots on the market.

Multi-Million Dollar Pet Wills Over Family Members Becoming Common

Trouble, Leona Helmsley’s, 8 year old Maltese received headline’s when Helmsley bequeathed the dog was $12 million dollars in her will. Helmsley purposefully excluded two grandchildren with whom she had a running feud specifically stating in her will that they would get nothing, “for reasons that are known to them.”

Black Footed Ferrets Make Comeback In North America

North America's most endangered mammal, the black footed ferret, is making a comeback when just a short while ago the animal was facing extinction. Research suggests that their improved survival is due to their ability to survive their youth.

American Pit Bull Terriers and The Truth Behind Dog Fighting In America

Researchers estimate that over 40,000 people in the United States of America are associated with professional dogfighting, a felonious blood sport with fight purses well over $100,000.

How To Toilet Train Your Cat

Toilet training your cat is an attainable feat, made even more famous by Mr. Jinxy in the movie Meet The Parents. Cats make wonderful pets, however dealing with a litter box is never a pleasant experience. Instead of dealing with a foul smelling litter box, following is a basic guideline describing how to toilet train your cat. A more detailed and highly effective version can be found here Toilet Train My Cat eBook, Here! .

$30k Hit Ordered on Two Labrador Retrievers By Malaysian Mob

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Labrador Retrievers are named "Lucky" and "Flo" and reportedly the Malaysian crime syndicate has put a RM100,000 (US$29,240) bounty on their lives. In the past month, the two Black Labrador Retrievers have led police to over $3.5 million worth of pirated, illegal, and child-pornographic DVDs.

Lucky and Flo

Man Claims Self Defense In Killing Toy Poodle With Shovel

Georgia - A man who had bludgeoned his mother's toy poodle to death is now claiming it was in self-defense.

41-year-old Richard Allen Bledsoe who lives in the 3800 block of North Shelby Lane was still in police custody. He will be charged with cruelty to animals, which is now a felony in the state of Georgia (SB297 was passed six years ago by an overwhelming 169 to 3 vote).

Toy Poodle Held By Owner

Pet Rock That Made Man A Multi-Millionaire In 6 Months Lives On

The Beginning

In 1975, Gary Dahl working as an advertising executive at the time, launched the sale of the pet rock which quickly transformed him into a multi-millionaire. This enormous profit is much more impressive considering it only took him six months to achieve his multi-millionaire status and the extremely low cost of the product.

Dog Chew Toy Of Michael Vick On Sale Now

With the ongoing Michael Vick dogfighting scandal rocking Atlanta and the National Football League, dogs everywhere can now get their taste of the controversy, with the newly-introduced Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy.

Best Ways To Deal And Coexist With City Wildlife

All of us, at one time or another, are probably going to experience the excitement of a visit from local urban wildlife. And although such experiences are wonderful and quite memorable, sometimes they can also be problematic. Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) has developed these Tips for Dealing with Urban Wildlife. If, after reading these tips, you still have comments, questions, or concerns, please contact WRR.

Cap Chimneys

Pet and Animal Rehabilitation As Good As Humans with Pictures

Life can be cruel in the wild, but some of Mother Nature's castoffs and owners prized pets find a second chance at numerous veterinary rehabilitation clinics throughout the United States. From wheel chairs individually designed for dogs to prosthetic limbs on elephants and dolphins, science is helping these animals live a normal life. Pet rehabilitation has become as good as human rehabilitation and will only get better.

Wheel Chairs For Animals

Insects Of Our World Up Close And Personal

Though often annoying, insects perform a vital function in the world's eco-system. Their small size makes insects innocuous to most, however up close and personal insects may evoke other emotions.

Amazing New Fish and Creatures of the Sea w. Pics.

There is no greater place on earth to find new species of life than the ocean. As scientists dive deeper and deeper into the ocean, they continue to find amazing new fish and creatures that could lead to new medications and a greater understanding of life. Following are four recently discovered amazing new fish and creatures of the sea.

1. Viperfish

Pets - Designer and Genetically Modified Pets Hit Worldwide Market

Many cat owners must constantly battle with the associate allergies that accompany cat ownership. These owners are willing to pay exorbitant costs and endure the allergy symptoms just to share a relationship with a cat. Because of this demand, several companies have begun taking and fulfilling orders for hypoallergenic cats and other animals for pet lovers who suffer from the accompanying allergies.

Genetically Engineered Cat