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This Gun Saves Lives

PetSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:20:13 -0700

Shoo fly. I said shooooo and I mean it. Oh well, if your willing away just won't work, grab this high-powered weapon instead.

The Fly-Goodbye Bug Vacuum Gun ($30) uses a powerful inward gust of air to suck those bugs up into a catch-and-release tube. This magnifying glass-equipped chamber allows you to examine your captures, to make sure you got your hit, then safely and humanely transport them outside for a future of freedom. Perfect for the squeamish, aspiring entomologists and the buggy lovers in all of us. Would you pack this pistol?

Ladybug vs. Bedbugs: Beagle Sniffs Out Blood Suckers!

PetSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:50:05 -0700

So I see this beagle, Ladybug, sniffing around. Pretty cute, right? Well, his task . . . not so cute. This pooch is inspecting an apartment with bedbugs here in San Francisco. Cases of these infestations are on the rise across the country – did you just start feeling itchy for no reason? – and many breeds can sniff them right out.

My quick web search uncovered several companies with pooches for hire (like K-9 Bed Bug Detection Services) to nose around your house to make sure the buggies didn't hitch a ride with you from a recent stay at a hotel or airport. That's one pup I hope to never have to invite into my home!

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Do Tell: Is Your Pet a Bug Catcher?

PetSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0700

While it's important to keep pets away from insects with stingers like wasps, many doggies and kitties like Milo here loooooooove to chase the moving creatures. No matter if they never catch them, the joy is in the pursuit, right?

Do your furry friends love chasing flying bugs? Tell me all about it in your comments below!

Snowboarding Pups Take on Mock Slopes: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:38 -0800

The next Rose Bowl parade will feature snowboarding dogs! - People Pets
Sharkey and Francesca give gardening a go - The Daily Wag
More reasons to keep your lawn chemical-free - Dolittler
Things to know about owning an animal hybrid - Paw Nation
Would you make your own ecotastic litter freshener and flea spray? - Haute or Not?
Missing 14 months, bomb detecting Labrador discovered in desert - Dogtime
Maui's snug as a bug in a sweatshirt? - Celebrity Dog Watcher

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Ladybug Vs. The Bed Bugs!

PetSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:10:26 -0700

Beagle sniffer dog!

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Buzz Off! Five DIY Fixes to Fend Off Fleas

PetSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:26 -0700

Interested in testing out some herbal remedies for common problems like fleas? Um, bug off. Kidding. I've rounded up five fixes that you can test out on your furry friends at home. From pills to sprays, get ready to get creative and start this slideshow.

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Mischa Doesn't Let a Little Stomach Bug Get In The Way

Molly — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:25:31 -0700

Mischa Barton, not previously, to my knowledge, notorious for her party skills, exhibited a level of boozy expertise in NY this week. She was apparently out partying with Jamie Lynn-Sigler and Kirsten Dunst (semi random trio much?) when girlfriend got a little woozy. Instead of letting it get in the way of her evening she booted outside the club and went right back in to rally. She's quite the little trooper, isn't she? Hey, she may drink a bit more than necessary, but she can sure hail a cab with style.

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Tune In! The Lazy Environmentalist Greens Up Dog Grooming

PetSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:40:00 -0700

Follow host Josh Dorfman on a quest to save the planet - "one wasteful couch potato at a time" - with his new show The Lazy Environmentalist! Premiering tonight (June 16, 9 p.m.) on the Sundance Channel, the premise is that most people would live an earth-friendly lifestyle. . . . if it were as easy and cost effective as their current choices.

For the first episode, Josh tackles dog grooming and suggests these two natural products. I've seen that facial ($17) before and turns out the blueberries naturally brighten white fur - counterintuitive, huh? The second product was "neem." Coming from the seeds of a tree found in tropical and semitropical countries like Burma and India, including this botanical pesticide in a shampoo ($14) deters bugs and reduces the risk of resulting dermatitis and infections.

To see the sneak peek of a groomer going green with these products (and more) from tonight's show, read more.

Ellen Pompeo Takes Off With Gigi But Where's Valentino?

PetSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:40:46 -0700

When it's time to fly the friendly skies, I say no dogs left behind! But in this case, one pooch is missing. Sad. Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery left LA yesterday with the snuggly Gigi! Their furry family also includes a brown Toy Poodle named Valentino, but I see he's not bitten by the travel bug.

What else did I spot? A Sherpa - the same exact one that Mickey totes his pups in (Leighton has it in green and Christina in the Legacy pattern). Lucky dog.

See more pictures of their departure to Turks and Caicos below.

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Results: You Made It Quotable!

PetSugar — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:00:53 -0700

Great job captioning this silly photo! You made it quotable with these clever ideas:

The bug was this big Mommy. I tried to get it for you for Mother's Day, I really did. - Ellenora
Getting the "bear claw" treatment! - flyingroo
OK, OK, I'll do the dishes! - AZDaisy

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