Classy Pooch Quarters
Paris Hilton's dogs sure have a classy space of their own. Paris herself? Well, that's another story.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Pet Food Recall
Menu Foods, an Ontario, Canada-based company that produces pet food, said Saturday it was recalling dog food sold throughout North America under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba. The food is distributed by major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kroger and Safeway. An unknown number of cats and dogs have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, the company said. Two other companies — Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. — said Saturday that as a precaution they were voluntarily recalling some products made by Menu Foods.
The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches from Dec. 3 to March 6.
A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site, http://www.menufoods.com/recall. The company also designated two phone numbers that pet owners could call for information — (866) 463-6738 and (866) 895-2708.
Menu Foods' chief executive and president Paul Henderson told the Associated Press on Friday that the company was still trying to figure out what happened.
Sarah Tuite, a company spokeswoman, has said the recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier, which has since been dropped for another source. Wheat gluten is a source of protein.
Food and Drug Administration' spokeswoman Julie Zawisza said it is still too early to determine what could have affected the food. Zawisza added that even if wheat gluten is the source "it doesn't necessarily mean the wheat gluten per se. It could be another substance associated with the wheat gluten."
Menu Foods, an Ontario, Canada-based company that produces pet food, said Saturday it was recalling dog food sold throughout North America under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba. The food is distributed by major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kroger and Safeway. An unknown number of cats and dogs have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, the company said. Two other companies — Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. — said Saturday that as a precaution they were voluntarily recalling some products made by Menu Foods.
The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches from Dec. 3 to March 6.
A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site, http://www.menufoods.com/recall. The company also designated two phone numbers that pet owners could call for information — (866) 463-6738 and (866) 895-2708.
Menu Foods' chief executive and president Paul Henderson told the Associated Press on Friday that the company was still trying to figure out what happened.
Sarah Tuite, a company spokeswoman, has said the recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier, which has since been dropped for another source. Wheat gluten is a source of protein.
Food and Drug Administration' spokeswoman Julie Zawisza said it is still too early to determine what could have affected the food. Zawisza added that even if wheat gluten is the source "it doesn't necessarily mean the wheat gluten per se. It could be another substance associated with the wheat gluten."
Simpsons Co-Creator Helps Stray Dogs
Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons, spends thousands of dollars to assist homeless dogs. Watch his interview on 60 Minutes, here.
Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons, spends thousands of dollars to assist homeless dogs. Watch his interview on 60 Minutes, here.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Benjamin Wojcik and his Australian Shepherd Arlo Gunthrie
James Island Residents at the J.I. Dog Park
Come check out Lowcountry residents with their dogs in the most popular places for humans and dogs alike! Dogs About Town is a new Lowcountry Dog photo feature that gives a little bit of fame to locals and their furry friends. Click here to see the latest posts online or wait for your copy of the April/May issue - hitting stands April 6th!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Upcoming Events
March 17: 7PM...The magic of Jonathan Bayme at the Sottile Auditorium on George Street. Tickets available for purchase at I Sold It in the South Windermere Shopping Center or by phone at 693-5465. A portion of the proceeds from advertising and ticket sales benefits Pet Helpers Rescue and Adoption Shelter.
March 17: 7PM...The magic of Jonathan Bayme at the Sottile Auditorium on George Street. Tickets available for purchase at I Sold It in the South Windermere Shopping Center or by phone at 693-5465. A portion of the proceeds from advertising and ticket sales benefits Pet Helpers Rescue and Adoption Shelter.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Give a Dog a Home!
Here's info on some great dogs that need new homes due to extenuating circumstances. If you are interested in adopting a dog, these two are worthy of your consideration!
Chloe's owner had to move to a nursing home which did not allow pets. The dog is living right now with the family of one of my staff members. However, they already have a lot of other pets and the residing dog does not tolerate Chloe at all. Chloe three years old. She is very sweet and gets along well with other pets, including cats, and people (behavior with children not known). She is a black Labrador retriever with no tail. She has been spayed and is current on all of her shots.She comes with all her medical records, toys, treats, food, a bed, and leash.She likes to be inside with people and then taken for walks. All she asks for in return is love and attention :) She is a very sweet dog and deserves a loving home. If interested please get in touch with Katherine at 843-708-1418.
Phoenix is a 1 - 2 year old German Shepard. She was rescued in December and gave birth to 10 puppies on January 5. All puppies have homes, but Mom still needs a loving home to go to. She is 84 lbs, has had her shots, but is Heartworm positive. She is being Spayed on March 20. She loves people and is very playful. She also loves walks so she can smell every mailbox and sign on the way. She has had some training and can sit and laydown when told and is housebroken. She tries very hard to please her person. If interested, please contact Kathy at (843) 425-0100.
Here's info on some great dogs that need new homes due to extenuating circumstances. If you are interested in adopting a dog, these two are worthy of your consideration!
Chloe's owner had to move to a nursing home which did not allow pets. The dog is living right now with the family of one of my staff members. However, they already have a lot of other pets and the residing dog does not tolerate Chloe at all. Chloe three years old. She is very sweet and gets along well with other pets, including cats, and people (behavior with children not known). She is a black Labrador retriever with no tail. She has been spayed and is current on all of her shots.She comes with all her medical records, toys, treats, food, a bed, and leash.She likes to be inside with people and then taken for walks. All she asks for in return is love and attention :) She is a very sweet dog and deserves a loving home. If interested please get in touch with Katherine at 843-708-1418.
Phoenix is a 1 - 2 year old German Shepard. She was rescued in December and gave birth to 10 puppies on January 5. All puppies have homes, but Mom still needs a loving home to go to. She is 84 lbs, has had her shots, but is Heartworm positive. She is being Spayed on March 20. She loves people and is very playful. She also loves walks so she can smell every mailbox and sign on the way. She has had some training and can sit and laydown when told and is housebroken. She tries very hard to please her person. If interested, please contact Kathy at (843) 425-0100.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Vineyard Crates For the Gourmet Pooch
Are you a wine connoisseur? Is your dog? If you can answer yes to either of these questions then you should definitely check out Whiner and Diner Dog Dishes. This company has been making unique and timeless dog dishes since 1997. Each dog feeder is hand crafted using wine crates from European and Californian vineyards. To find out more about these classy canine accessories, click here to go to Whiner and Diner's website or type http://whineranddiner.net/default.aspx into your browser.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Good Reason to Keep Your Dog on a Leash
Check out this video via CNN.
Yes, we don't have frozen ponds around here, but I bet something similar could happen on the beach if a dog got overcome with the waves.
Check out this video via CNN.
Yes, we don't have frozen ponds around here, but I bet something similar could happen on the beach if a dog got overcome with the waves.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Bryson, SIT!!!
So, this video pretty much sums up my daily routine with Bryson...constant movement. It is adorable and hilarious. Watch and enjoy Animal Planet's interpretation of the typical puppy.
Click here to view.
So, this video pretty much sums up my daily routine with Bryson...constant movement. It is adorable and hilarious. Watch and enjoy Animal Planet's interpretation of the typical puppy.
Click here to view.
Dirtiest Mouth Contest
| Does your pet have a "dirty mouth"? If your pet likes to ravage through the trash, stick their nose in the litter box or do other not-so-sanitary tricks -and you capture it on video - you have the chance to win one of three prizes as part of the Dirtiest Mouth Contest for Dogs and Cats, sponsored by the Keep it Clean™ Pet Dental Kit. Simply submit a video in VHS or DVD format depicting why your pet needs its teeth brushed by March 30th to: |
Keep It Clean: Dirtiest Mouth Contest for Dogs and Cats |
| 884 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 101 |
| Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 |
Prizes include: |
| First Place |
| A gift certificate to have your dog's picture transformed into an 11x14 watercolor painting from: MyDaVinci.com worth $150 and a Keep it Clean™ Pet Dental Kit. |
Second Place |
| A gift certificate to your favorite pet store in the amount of $50 and a Keep it Clean™ Pet Dental Kit |
| Third Place |
Fifty stamps with your dog's photo and a Keep it Clean™ Pet Dental Kit |
| Company executives will judge submissions, looking for videos that are funny and in good taste. Obscene, harmful or illegal videos will be eliminated from consideration and may be turned in to authorities. Please read the complete Official Contest Rules before submitting your video. |
| For more information, please e-mail: info@mettlerpr.com |
Deadline: March 30, 2007 |
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Beach Bums!
Last week we took Bryson to the beach. He absolutely loved it. He played in the sand and in the water. He was a very good boy and never wandered too far. However, his favorite thing was collecting seashells and sorting them into a pile...such a character! He also had a vet appointment last week and I am happy to report he is nice and healthy 23 pounds!! He is growing incredibly fast. That's all for now, I will keep you all updated on his progress!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Upcoming Events
Reminder...
Wednesday, February 28th: It's National Spay Day!! Check out www.ddaf.org for up to date local event information. Make an appointment at your local spay and neuter clinic and get your pet spayed today!
Saturday, March 3rd: Pet Helpers Oyster Roast at Irvin House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island from noon-6PM. Tickets will be on sale at Pet Helpers in advance or available on the day of the event.
Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th: 8Am-4PM, the Low Country Dog Agility Club Spring Competition at Palmetto Island Country Park. Admission to the park is $1/person. Visit http://lcda.bravepages.com/ for more information.
Reminder...
Wednesday, February 28th: It's National Spay Day!! Check out www.ddaf.org for up to date local event information. Make an appointment at your local spay and neuter clinic and get your pet spayed today!
Saturday, March 3rd: Pet Helpers Oyster Roast at Irvin House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island from noon-6PM. Tickets will be on sale at Pet Helpers in advance or available on the day of the event.
Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th: 8Am-4PM, the Low Country Dog Agility Club Spring Competition at Palmetto Island Country Park. Admission to the park is $1/person. Visit http://lcda.bravepages.com/ for more information.
Monday, February 26, 2007
A Book You and Your Dog Can Live By
In my search to find information that could help me with my new puppy I came across what seems to me to be a dog owner's best friend. It is called The Dog Bible. It is a book written by Tracie Hotchner (a life-long dog owner) to help you and your dog live a happy healthy life.
It has the necessary helpful tips from house training to doggie safety. It also includes a chapter written just for kids to help a child understand the responsibilities and safety measures that go along with owning a dog. The Dog Bible also includes interesting topics such as dog psychology and administering CPR to your pup.
So, if you're like me and have a new puppy or if you have a dog that you think could even slightly benefit from this book I would definitely recommend it! :) The Dog Bible can be purchased from amazon.com
In my search to find information that could help me with my new puppy I came across what seems to me to be a dog owner's best friend. It is called The Dog Bible. It is a book written by Tracie Hotchner (a life-long dog owner) to help you and your dog live a happy healthy life.
It has the necessary helpful tips from house training to doggie safety. It also includes a chapter written just for kids to help a child understand the responsibilities and safety measures that go along with owning a dog. The Dog Bible also includes interesting topics such as dog psychology and administering CPR to your pup.
So, if you're like me and have a new puppy or if you have a dog that you think could even slightly benefit from this book I would definitely recommend it! :) The Dog Bible can be purchased from amazon.com
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Upcoming Events
February 28: National Spay Day
Since Spay Day USA's inception in 1995, event participants have spayed or neutered over 1,225,000 cats, dogs and other animals, saving millions of animal lives and taxpayer dollars! Check out www.ddaf.org for up to date local event information and make an appointment at your local spay and neuter clinic.
February 28: National Spay Day
Since Spay Day USA's inception in 1995, event participants have spayed or neutered over 1,225,000 cats, dogs and other animals, saving millions of animal lives and taxpayer dollars! Check out www.ddaf.org for up to date local event information and make an appointment at your local spay and neuter clinic.
Hiking Boots, check. Parka, check. Emergency beacon, check. Dog, check.
Click here to read about how Velvet, a lab mix, saved her owner and three other hikers on Mt. Hood. Despite using their emergency beacon once in danger, it was Velvet's warmth that kept the hikers alive until they could be rescued.
Click here to read about how Velvet, a lab mix, saved her owner and three other hikers on Mt. Hood. Despite using their emergency beacon once in danger, it was Velvet's warmth that kept the hikers alive until they could be rescued.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
A Must See for all Dog Lovers
Need a laugh? This video clip of hilarious hounds is an instant day brightener. I came across it when I was browsing youtube.com. It is guaranteed to put a smile on any dog lover's face! Click here to view the clip and enjoy!
Need a laugh? This video clip of hilarious hounds is an instant day brightener. I came across it when I was browsing youtube.com. It is guaranteed to put a smile on any dog lover's face! Click here to view the clip and enjoy!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Protect Your Puppy in the Rain
Charleston is known for its rain year-round and a raincoat is a necessity living in this city. Humans are not the only ones who get wet! I found this adorable and stylish raincoat for your puppy on puppys-place.com. This durable and sensible coat offers warmth, dryness for your Charleston K9. Plus, it's extremely fashionable!
Charleston is known for its rain year-round and a raincoat is a necessity living in this city. Humans are not the only ones who get wet! I found this adorable and stylish raincoat for your puppy on puppys-place.com. This durable and sensible coat offers warmth, dryness for your Charleston K9. Plus, it's extremely fashionable!
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