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Top Dog Breeds - 2008
on Jan 25, 2009 in Pet Industry The AKC has announce the list of Top Dog Breeds for 2008. The breeds that made the top 10 list are the same as 2007, however a couple of breeds have switched rankings on the list.The Bulldog has jumped two notches to land at #8, and the Shih Tzu and...
Pedigree Adoption Super Bowl Commercial
on Jan 26, 2009 in Shelters Pet Industry Super Bowl XLIII is going to the dogs. Well, sort of. While the top two NFL teams will battle it out on the gridiron, PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs will join the ranks of advertising elite with the airing of a new spot called “Crazy Pets.” The ad will...
PRICEY PET FOOD NOT NECESSARILY BETTER
on Feb 3, 2009 in Health Pet Industry Pet Food Consumer Reports advises consumers about what to look for on pet-food labels; plus, fancy claims consumers can ignore..... When it comes to buying pet food, higher cost doesn’t always mean higher quality, according to the March issue of Consumer R...
Crazy for Catnip?
on Feb 11, 2009 in Pet Industry Cat Is your cat crazy for catnip? When she gets some catnip does she start frolicking around the room and displaying behavior that is normally too "undignified" for a cat?Well, according to Pet Place most cats (70 to 90 percent) are likely to exhibit at...
Responsible Fishkeeping Initiative
on Feb 15, 2009 in Pet Industry Fish Tank Responsible Pet Owner Red-tailed catfish, pacus, and iridescent sharks may be sold as juveniles to hobbyists who don't realize how large these fish may eventually become; all can grown to over 3 feet in length. People who find themselves with huge specimens they can no l...