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Loop Dog House: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:15:04 -0800

I think the design of this Loop Dog Bed I found on Unica Home is modern and lovely, but I'm not quite sure why it comes in at $700 bucks - the hut is made of faux leather, and the bed itself is stuffed with silicone fibers!

For that price tag, I would have expected an ostrich leather outside, goosedown feathers in the pillow, and maybe some gold. Like 24 karats of it.

Pet's December Must Haves

PetSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:00:24 -0800

Brrr! Although I'm not too excited about the dropping temperatures, I am totally prepared (and preparing you) for the upcoming holiday season! As part of happy December must haves, check out a little something for everyone . . . including you!

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Juicy Crittoure Doggy Jet Set ($80). Pamper pooches with a new line from Juicy Couture! This set includes cleansing pawlettes, soft spot coat conditioning mist, dog pawfum, and a medallion "Best in Crittoure" plush toy!
Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain ($58.99). Improving upon the original, the platinum fountain has a new three-layer filtering system to remove water impurities (and prevent recirculation of pet hair and debris) in your pet's drink. With a one-gallon-plus reservoir and nearly-silent pump, this is a great option for pets of all sizes and skittishness levels.
Orbee-Tuff Snowball ($9.95). This snowball is bouncy, minty, and pure white! Although many dogs enjoy chomping on the cold stuff, this toy allows them to bring that snowball back to you! If the weather is much too frightful outside, fill the treat spot with pup's favorite snack for indoor playtime.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Buster Dog Watch ($150). Indulge animal-lovers with this precious poochie watch – and make sure they'll always be on time for dog walks! The timepiece features a resin-covered case and a clasp closure to attach to purse, belt loop, or leash!
Sweet Kitty Lounge ($150). Good for a stretch and a nap, this lounger is perfect for kitties who enjoy doing a little bit of both. Plus, the design is great for your house as well – balanced and symmetrical, consider leaning it vertically against the wall if all she wants to do is scratch!

Ten Tips 'Til The Holiday: Hanging Tree Decorations

PetSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:44 -0800

Our third tip as part of the Ten Tips series involves Christmas decorations. I already talked about the dangers of sneaky snacks and tumbling trees, but I'll discuss the ornaments that go on next:

Tinsel. These shiny strings appeal to kitties and puppies alike. If pets eat this stuff, it can slice up their gastro-intestinal system or ball up and cause an internal blockage. Tinsel and other small items are extra difficult to see on x-rays, meaning that it may take some time to diagnose . . . time that your pet will not likely have.
Hooks. Never use metal hooks to hang ornaments on trees in animal-filled homes. Pets could swallow it (think fishhook) or cut their paws if stepping or batting at these sharp objects. Try tying and looping ornaments on the tree with strings instead.

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Ornaments made of materials similar to their toys. Pets cannot distinguish between a furry or rubber pet toy, and a valuable Christmas ornament of the same makings. If you fear the decoration may confuse your pet, don't be a tease, and put it out of his reach.
Breakable Decorations. If your dog decides to take a bite out of a ball that is actually a glass ornament, he'll obviously end up with a mouthful of glass and, if kitty takes a swipe, she can get the same bloody result. If you have fragile or valuable ornaments that you treasure (or animals in the house you're equally attached to), don't put either at risk – stock those ornaments in a box for pet-free times.
"Distractions." Many kitty owners swear by the method of hanging appealing, safe cat toys at the base of their trees – this gives pets easy access to the proper items to play with, and hopefully discourages them from venturing any further!

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