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Would You Carry Pepper Spray?

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:55:43 -0800

It's important to protect yourself and your pets from threats while on walks. You never know what you'll encounter strolling through an area with off-leash dogs or wild animals, and it's important to think about protection.

The idea of pepper spray was recommended in the comments of a past dealing with aggressive dogs post, and in Dean Koontz's A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog, he mentions the same thing. After his dog Trixie was bitten by a loose dog, he kept a bottle saying it "discourages any dog mid-charge but does no permanent damage." What's your take on packing a bottle and using it?

All You Ultra Coffee Cup: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00:54 -0800

I need my daily coffee before I get started with the day - though I usually grab it on the way into the office, it's definitely more cost-conscious to brew the beans at home. Maybe if I had such a fancy mug?

You may be wondering what this All You Ultra Coffee Cup ($33) is doing on PetSugar but it's actually made to match a set of dog bowls, coincidentally, the same pricey set North enjoys. Do you think it matters that you start the day drinking out of the same fancy pieces as your precious pets . . . even though your tableware stays up top while the animals' are relegated to the kitchen floor.

Barnyard Friends Hooded Towels: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:44 -0800

OK, everyone who was on the fence about that doggie robe, here's another inventive post-bath ensemble for pets - the Barnyard Friends Hooded Towel ($20). The wild options include a ducky, froggie, bunny or lil lamb, but do they best belong on LilSugar instead of this site?

After finding Lil's comment about splish splashing turning a bathroom into full-blown waterworks without a similar kiddie product, it got me thinking: So could a slippery, shaking pooch! Yes, it's essentially a pointlessly cute, absorbent towel with a hood giving Fluffy or Fido a double face - is the pointlessness or the cuteness winning out for you?

H1N1 Face Mask For Pets: Really Smart or Really Ridiculous?

PetSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:45:54 -0800

With the new threat of pets (potentially) being able to be infected by H1N1 - poor kitty - some people are taking serious precautions to protect an animal from potential poisons. Take this pooch in China, he's been specially fitted with a face mask. While it limits his breathing in germs, it also prevents the extra sniffs and licks so many dogs are fond of. What's your take on this tactic?

Do You Know How Many Pets Are Allowed Per Household?

PetSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:15:54 -0800

Having a houseful of cats can earn you mean names - who are you calling crazy?! - but do you know how many animals you can legally own in your county? I checked out Cat Ladies at the SF Documentary Film Festival earlier this month and the producers were asked about law breaking for the movie. The flick was filmed in Canada, with different pet laws by region, but there were still concerns about ratting out (ha) pet owners over the legal limit.

Which brings us to Dudley, MA, where a woman put her home up for sale because she had more than three cats, which would require a residential kennel license in her area. I know it's come up for celebs (like Paris Hilton) and I honestly don't know how many pets my city legally allows per home, but I'm sure just one lil guy is fine. Do you?

Do Your Dogs Like Peanut Butter?

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:07 -0800

Whether a teeny spoonful of the real thing or as a flavoring in treats, would your pooches' noses wriggle at the nutty goodness?

Glow in the Dark Nail Polish: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:49 -0700

Wouldn't it look spooky coming at you in the dark: Just four sets of twinkling nails as they click-clacked on the floor? Now I've never seen this polish in person to vouch for its glimmering luminosity, but I know how nutty North is for his glow-in-the dark toys.

While it comes down to the principle of lacquered claws of any color, would the fact that this polish ($8) purportedly glows earn a glowing review from you?

Dog Drying Robe: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:15 -0700

There's nothing like slipping into a warm robe after a shower on a cold day . . . and now the luxury has gone to the dogs. This new Dog Drying Robe ($39-$69) is made of microfiber for any pooch that just had a bath, or spent a little too much time frolicking in the rain.

Simply slip it over his head, place his paws in and wrap around his body with Velcro fasteners - yes, that's easier said than done. Would your pup snuggle right into this (like a dog Snuggie) or shake and squirm his way away?

Did You Pick Your Pet's Name Before the Animal Itself?

PetSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Coming up with a name that's just right is a tough process! Some of us one day dream of owning a pet with a particular moniker while others wait until we meet an animal before starting the naming process. I planned on calling North "Piper" until I picked him up and decided that simply didn't fit and a community member enlisted our help to come up with a name for this precious face - how did the process work for you?

(See more of the super adorable Brody James here.)

Do You Know Anyone With a Pet Ferret?

PetSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:50 -0700