March 18, 2010
PetScoop: EPA To Tighten Standards on Flea and Tick Meds for Cats and Dogs
Some of our dogs and cats have been suffering adverse reactions from pet spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control -- skin irritation, redness, gastrointestinal problems (vomiting or diarrhea), or effects to the nervous system, such as trembling, appearing depressed, seizures. The majority of the problems apparently involved overdosing small dogs in the 10 to 20 lb range and cats who took meds intended for dogs.
Beginning immediately, the EPA will increase scrutiny of these spot-on pesticide products to ensure their safety. The EPA will begin reviewing labels for clarity and will develop more stringent testing and evaluation requirements for both existing and new products. From the press release:
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March 18, 2010
March 17, 2010
St. Patrick's Day Sale at PETCO.com -- 17% Off
Happy St Patrick's Day! PETCO.com
is having a 17% sale today only. Find thousands of items on sale for all your pets.
Get FREE Shipping on your order of $60 or more with code imhome60. Expires March 26.
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March 17, 2010
Outdoor Dog Bell
Dinnertime? Someone's on the phone? Go easy on your vocal chords--call in your dog and other family members with this handsome Outdoor Dog Bell. It makes a fun doorbell, too.
Hand cast from rust-free, recycled aluminum, it's hand painted with a weather-resistant finish to withstand the elements. Easy to install with included hardware. Makes a great house gift for dog lovers.
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March 16, 2010
Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR Digital Camera -- Equipped with Pet Face Recognition Technology
Fuji has introduced the new Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR Digital Camera
with 5x optical zoom and 3.5-Inch touch-screen LCD. For pet lovers, the FinePix Z700EXR comes equipped with Fujifilm's brand new Pet Detection technology, with the ability to detect up to 10 faces of dogs or cats and automatically optimize the focus. The camera is programmed to recognize 80% of the top 20 dogs in the American Kennel Club (AKC) ranking and 60% of The Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) breeds.
Of course, the camera has face recognition technology for human faces too. Its responsive touch screen enables you to take and view photos with the touch of a finger and provides a relatively large, bright screen to compose and view your photos. The camera also offers HD movie in 720p with sound and high quality stills playback. Users can mark their favorite images and videos for Facebook or YouTube upload, so they are all ready to go when they next connect to their computer. Supercool gift idea!
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March 15, 2010
Customize Your Own Eco-Friendly Purrrfect Playhouse Kitty Gym -- Get a FREE Scratching Post
Customize your own Purrrfect Playhouse Kitty Gym and receive a free scratching post with purchase of any one of their 6 models! Your cat gets 5 levels to play or lounge on, three 18" seats with bumpers at ascending heights, and a cozy enclosed condo for napping or hiding. Plus it's environmentally friendly, made of recycled materials.
The Playhouse comes standard with 24" of sisal rope on a bottom leg, providing a great scratching surface for your cats. You may choose to add sisal to the additional 2 legs and also add 8" sisal strips to up to 3 of the upper posts.
Your standard Playhouse also comes with solid carpeting. You can choose your carpet color from their selection and add cute pawprint carpet inlays to the sleep trays.
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March 12, 2010
Review: Carpet CPR Pet Stain and Odor Remover
Super Cool Pets headquarters is generally a little disheveled with so many pets milling around. We recommend hard floor surfaces for pet households rather than carpet. But since most of us do have some rugs around in any case, daily maintenance is a must to stay even remotely presentable.
Thus we happily accepted a sample spray bottle Carpet CPR Spot & Stain Remover
for review from LA-based Leather CPR. Carpet CPR is a spray that needs to penetrate the dirt on your carpet for about 3-5 minutes.
We treated a stain (so many spots, so little time), let it soak in and cleaned it up with a neutral cloth. The dirt was absorbed and removed, leaving a clean fresh smell.
Carpet CPR is also great for red wine, food stains, fruit juice, dirt, grease, coffee/tea, lipstick, ink, as well as pet stains. Spray carpet cleaners make effective laundry stain pre-treatment as well.
For a free product sample, click here. Share by simply providing this link: www.leathercpr.com/specialoffer to your family and friends. The five people who refer the most friends/family will be rewarded with a CPR Cleaning Products Prize Pack valued at $50.
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March 11, 2010
Flower and Bee Dog Hoodies for Spring
Cute dog hoodies for spring wear are out. Both these below are knit pullovers in sizes S to XL.
The adorable Knit Flower Dog Hoodie
is a knitted sweater with soft, with flower blossom embellishments on the bodice and the hood.
The little Knit Flower and Bee Dog Hoodie has vibrant playful bees, buzzing on the beautiful flowers located on the back and hoodie.
Check out the selection and get Free Shipping on All Orders over $99.
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Handcrafted Cat and Fish Watering Cans
Many pet lovers are gardeners too. For indoor use or outdoor spring plantings, this beautiful Cat Watering Can
is functional, yet attractive enough to be double as a garden accent. A Fish Watering Can is also available.
They are both made of handcrafted steel with a bronze weather-resistant finish and gold highlights. The mouth is the watering spout for your plants. Something to keep in mind for Easter and Mother's/Father's Day gifts.
Read More in: Cats | Fish | Gifts and Home Decor | Outdoors and Garden
March 10, 2010
Musical Jukebox Toy Entertains Indoor Pet Birds
We recently added a new baby cockatiel to the Super Cool Pets team and have been scouting around for fun bird toys to make her feel at home. This Musical Jukebox Toy
should entertain and stimulate our new bird, as well as her older companion.
This toy has an easy-press button that allows your bird to activate the music thousands of times. Birds love listening to music, so this can be an excellent source of entertainment when people are not around or otherwise occupied. It's even tough enough for Amazons and African Greys.
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Amazon Hot New Pet Film Release -- Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Get your tissue box ready. Based on a true story from 1930's Japan, Hachi: A Dog's Tale
, is a new film about pet love and loyalty. Part of this movie is viewed from the dog's perspective. It is directed by Academy Award-nominated director Lasse Hallström (2000, The Cider House Rules).
A college music professor Parker Wilson, played by Richard Gere, finds a young Akita puppy abandoned at the local train station. He has a strong sense of town and community and assumes the dog's owner will return to the train station to claim him in the morning. Parker takes the puppy home overnight, but when no one comes to get the dog, Parker convinces his reluctant wife, Cate (Joan Allen), to adopt the pup into their family. He names the puppy Hachiko--Hachi, for short--because of the Japanese symbol for good luck that's hanging from his collar.
In DVD and Blu-ray
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March 9, 2010
Skate Dog Studios -- Elevated Skateboard Pet Feeders
If you are in the market for a new pet feeder, here's something with some personality. Skate Dog Studios in North Carolina makes elevated dog feeders from solid maple skateboard deck. Comes with two 24 oz removable stainless steel bowls. Choose from many fun designs with 4", 6" or 8" legs available to accommodate your pet's size.
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Amazon Hot New Pet Book Release -- Chow Hounds: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter - A Vet's Plan to Save Their Lives
Think your pooch looks a little round? Over half of our pets are too heavy. Most of us are apparently overfeeding our dogs by 25 percent every day. A new book Chow Hounds: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter - A Vet's Plan to Save Their Lives
by Dr. Ernest Ward, DVM, founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, is filled with fascinating information and of course, weight-loss techniques and healthy tips. He tells us that many pet foods (like human ones) are chock full of addictive sugar and fat and are too high in carbs.
The slender author, affectionately known as "Dr. Ernie," is a practicing veterinarian who appears regularly on the Rachael Ray Show, and has been featured on Animal Planet, NBC Nightly News, the Today Show and CNN. He has authored and contributed to over fifty-five veterinary journal articles in North America, England, Canada, Japan, and China, and has published three books and three veterinary training videos. Sounds like an expert!
Read More in: Dogs | Food, Feeders and Waterers | Health and Safety
March 8, 2010
Kritter Kondo -- Outdoor Cat and Small Dog Enclosure
The Kritter Kondo
is an outdoor cat or smaller dog enclosure that lets your indoor pets enjoy the outdoors and sunshine, safe and sound from dangerous traffic or predators.
The collapsible Kritter Kondo comes with its own carrying case, a shoulder strap and handle. The carrying case has three interior pockets and a zipper pouch for your cat or small dog's blanket, toys and treats.
No matter what type of home you live in, it's perfect for balconies, porches, patios, your backyard. Super convenient--never leave your pets home alone again while traveling and camping.
Read More in: Cats | Crates, Gates & Carriers | Dogs | Outdoors and Garden | Travel
Hand Sewn Cushy Creatures Peculiar Pet Pillows
Bring back the good old days. These adorable Peculiar Pet Pillows
are handmade in North Carolina by Michelle Lyon from vintage reclaimed bedspreads and stuffed with recycled poly-fill (80% recycled plastic water bottles).
She sews each one on her mother's 1959 Singer sewing machine, and then adds wool felt details by hand. Each dog, cat and whale pillow is one-of-a-kind!
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