Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Chicago was recently named the most dog friendly city by DogFriendly.com and we are beginning to see why. Canine Empire is a new dog complex that will be opening very soon in the windy city.
The dog spa will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. In addition the club is an enormous 100,000 square feet with approximately 25,000 square feet of outdoor play space. It also features an indoor, heated swimming pool, dog training classes, grooming services, physical therapy sessions and on-site veterinary services.
If I am ever in Chicago with the pugs, I know where I am going.
Find out more about Canine Empire
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Moving can be a very stressful and hectic time. If you are planning on moving in the near future there is one more thing to add to your to-do list - Update your pug’s microchip information.
Once you move and get settled in, it is imperative that your pug’s chip have your new contact information. If the unthinkable should happen and your pug ever gets separated from you, your little one can then safely be returned to its new home.
To update your pug’s microchip information, simply contact the manufacturer of the chip and let them know your contact information has changed.
Monday, February 20, 2006
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a huge event that draws dogs from around the country. But when all of the dogs and owners head to NYC where do all the pooches stay? This year, The Hotel Pennsylvania was the accomodation of choice. During the event the hotel had 1,100 dogs staying with them for the week.
The hotel even took special care of their furry friends offerring them first class concierge services which included massages, toys and special treats.
Read more about the show dogs’ experiences at The Hotel Pennsylvania
Friday, February 17, 2006
The next time you are at the grocery store, keep an eye out for the Purinal Pet Lover Savings coupons in the super market’s circular. For each coupon that you use, Purina will donate $.20 to help care for homeless pets. Purina’s overall goal is to raise $500,000 that will be donated to various animal shelters in the USA.
Find out more details.
Friday, February 17, 2006
A new article on CNN reports that Greenies, the best selling dog treat in the country, has been linked to at least 13 dog deaths.
It seems that large pieces of the bone can easily lodge in a dog’s esophagus or intestine. Greenies are marketed as being easy to digest, but Veterinarians who have removed blockages say that the pieces of Greenies that are removed are still very hard and have not begun to be digested by the dog.
The makers of Greenies insist that their product is safe and say it is imperative for owners to pick the right sized Greenie for their pet and to closely supervise their dog while chewing to make sure no large pieces are swallowed.
Read more about Greenies
Friday, February 17, 2006
Have a soft spot in your heart for shelter or rescue dogs? If so, take part in Pedigree’s 100 Reasons contest by letting them know why rescued dogs are one of a kind.
If your reason is selected your response will be published on the Pedigree website and a special prize will be sent your way.
Pedigree’s 100 Reasons contest
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Thursday, February 16, 2006
If you are getting a jump on planning your summer vacation and would like to take your puggy along, be sure to check out DogFriendly.com’s ranking of the top 10 cities to visit with pooches in North America.
Rounding out the top five cities are:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Boston, Massachusetts
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
See the complete list.
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