The Bad Foods For Dogs List

This page is a list of common foods that are bad or poisonous for your dog. If you suspect that your dog might have eaten any food that might be toxic, contact his/her vet immediately.

English springer spaniel is America's top dog

An English springer spaniel with a preference for chicken-and-garlic treats prevented America's top dog event from turning into The Cosby Show.

Diamond Jim jumped into handler Kellie Fitzgerald's arms after being picked for best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club.

Dressed in a glittering copper top that perfectly matched her brown-and-white dog, Fitzgerald cuddled her 6-year-old certified therapy dog.

Diamond Jim beat out a Dandie Dinmont terrier co-owned by Bill Cosby, as he did at the big AKC/Eukanuba event in December. The springer was the nation's No. 2 show dog last year behind Cosby's entry – Fitzgerald also repeated, having gone best in show at Westminster in 2000.

Man's Best Bud

From Europe comes a beer just for dogs. But will they like it?

TIME puts the pooch hooch to a taste test on some of Europe's most favored pooches in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, near the up-scale 16th Arrondissement and a favorite walking spot of the city's finest pedigrees (both four- and two-legged varieties).

funny photos of dogs chewing up the house

Is your dog chewing up the house? You're not alone!

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Mutts are the new top dogs

Growing numbers of dog lovers are rejecting the pursuit of pedigrees to embrace instead what can only be called mongrels or mutts.

Short-haired or long, tiny or tall, mixed-breed dogs of uncertain background are enjoying unprecedented popularity.

"It's more fashionable to have a standard, old-fashioned mutt," says Michael Mountain of Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, the USA's largest animal shelter. "The 'in' thing is not to have a very well-bred, very expensive dog."

Fashion maven Isaac Mizrahi, smitten owner of Harry, a probable golden retriever/border collie mix adopted from a New York shelter in 2000, says: "Mutts are like real couture. There are no two alike."

Well-heeled folks who 10 years ago would have strolled the streets with nothing less than a perfect, silky Afghan hound or Yorkshire terrier are proudly parading their dogs of indeterminate heritage about. Animal shelters report that mongrels are often adopted as quickly as purebreds these days.

Faith the Dog

Faith is an incredible dog. She was born just before Christmas in 2002, and we were lucky enough to have her in our family just 3 short weeks later. She was born to a mother dog, believed to be nearly full blooded chow, along with several other siblings. Faith wasn't the only puppy born with deformities, but because "Princess", her mother, was not our dog, we are not sure of the exact number of puppies she gave birth to. It is certain, however, that Faith was the only puppy with deformities to live.

Dog Valentine's Day Gifts

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Haute Dog Boutique unveils their first annual Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with the top 10 gift ideas sure to please even the most discerning furry Valentine. “Loving pet parents want to shower their ‘fur babies’ with something truly special on Valentine’s Day,” said Robin Nichols, president of Haute Dog Boutique.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, pet owners spent an estimated $38.4 billion on their pets in 2006, with treats and toys as the most popular presents.

Leather Dog Sofa

This grand Leather Dog Sofa gives your four-legged friend the ultimate in sophisticated luxury. Now you won't have to share your sofa with your big collie or lab — here's his own deluxe version.

• Crafted of heavy-duty furniture-grade construction
• Sits on elegant hardwood feet
• Upholstered in rich chocolate brown leather
• Cushioned seat interior removes for washing

Large size = $699.00

Velour Sweatsuit for Dogs

Dress your posh pooch in trendsetting J.Lo + Madonna style with our fabulous Velour Sweatsuit.

Jog a Dog - For lazy Humans

Revolutionary Exercise System for Dogs

For the really, really lazy pet owner!

The new JOG A DOG model DC7 is the most impressive dog treadmill to date. The incredible 84” x 24” running surface will accommodate all breeds while allowing large dogs ample room to reach and extend while exercising. Ridged reinforced steel decking provides a secure foundation for breeds exceeding 300 pounds.

Building a Stairway to Paradise, for Your Beloved Pet

The sky can be the limit when it comes to options for owners who want to give pets a proper send-off. There are more than 1,000 pet cemeteries across the United States, and many provide most everything from funeral services and customized burial sites to cremations and bereavement counseling. They also offer an array of items like urns, coffins, vaults and grave markers.

“We’ve always had strong affection for our pets, but in the past five to seven years marketers have really picked up on this,” said David Lummis, lead pet market analyst at Packaged Facts, a market research publisher based in New York. “They’ve taken the ball and run with it. What we’re seeing now — in all these humanized products, many of which have premium prices — is the sanctioning of treating pets like family.”

In 2005, revenue in the pet care service industry reached $18.2 billion (of which $13.2 billion was for veterinarian services alone) and is predicted to reach $25.3 billion by 2010, according to a report by Mr. Lummis.

Make the Most of a Dog's World

While the nation bitterly debates Iraq troop levels, medical care for the indigent and the need for college football playoffs, there is one thing everyone agrees on: We love our dogs and cats beyond all reason and will pamper them in sickness and in health.

No longer do most dogs get old hambones or bags of kibble in their bowls in the backyard. Today they have come under the scrutiny of big-time marketers who see them as monetizable targets akin to cute little kids. On television and Web sites and in splashy direct-mail campaigns, households are encouraged to lavish pets with organic meat, resort vacations, designer clothes and cosmetics, psychotherapy and specially formulated water. It's goodbye Fido, hello Fidollarbill.

The apotheosis of pets for financial purposes has been going on for some time, of course, but only recently has it launched into the stratosphere as an accelerating multibillion-dollar business. Americans spent $36 billion on food, shelter, health care and luxuries for their pets last year, which is about twice the GDP of Costa Rica.

The pet industry is one of the fastest-growing subsectors in the entire U.S. economy, growing by as much as 6% a year.

Firefighters' latest gear: pet oxygen masks

Fire helmet? Check. Gloves? Check. Axe? Check. Pet oxygen masks? Check.

Increasingly, little oxygen masks for pets are becoming standard equipment for firefighters. Hoping to save cats, dogs and other pets caught in house fires, animal advocacy groups and pet-products suppliers are equipping departments all over the country with them.

The cone-shaped plastic masks, which come in three sizes and fit snugly on snouts, can resuscitate animals suffering from smoke inhalation. They can be used on dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, even birds.

"In the past, we used regular air masks like the firefighters use. In a pinch, it works," said Norman Flanders, fire chief in this small Vermont town, which was given a set of pet masks by a local animal welfare group Tuesday. "But these masks are designed specifically to fit over the muzzle of a cat or a dog."

Life in the Doghouse is not so bad

The $80,000 home for Rose (below) and five other chow chows is informally called called the Chow Mahal. The 900-square-foot guesthouse built by Charlene and Johnny Grayson of Blossom Valley holds individual kennels with doggy doors that lead to grassy, fenced runs; countless chow knickknacks cover the shelves and walls. "I know it's a little extreme," she said.

Charlene and Johnny Grayson really love their chow chows.

The couple even built them their own place. And it's no doghouse.

The 900-square-foot doggy domicile is done up in earth tones and animal prints. Images of the lion-faced dog gaze out from walls, drink coasters and magazines. A flat-screen TV is tuned to Animal Planet.

The $80,000 house, adjacent to the Graysons' hilltop home east of Lakeside, was christened the Chow Mahal years ago by one of their incredulous friends.

Fluffy cat is a refugee from Mideast violence

It’s hard to think of Stone as a war casualty.

Yet only a few months ago Stone, who is deaf and sports one blue eye and one green eye, was left homeless when his shelter was bombed in Beirut, Lebanon.

Stone and other cats were part of an unprecedented airlift of almost 300 animals left abandoned or wounded in war-torn Beirut. The animals were flown to the Best Friends’ 1,200-acre sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. From there, the four-footed victims of war were on their way to finding new families.

Video: Cara and the Door Stop

Cara the fox terrier just hates that door stop!

Cat Found On United Plane After Weeks Of Travel

A cat was recovering at the Alameda East Animal Hospital Wednesday after spending 3 weeks in the cargo hold of a United Airlines airplane. The tired, hungry and dirty animal was found Wednesday by workers at Denver International Airport.

The cat, named Pumpkin, was lost on Dec. 28, 2006 when her owner arrived in Washington, D.C.

The jet she was found living on had made trips to Germany, Asia and crisscrossed the United States in the time since then.

Veterinarians said Pumpkin was recovering and appeared to be in pretty good shape considering the 3 weeks she'd been trapped on the plane.

"I'm not sure what she's managed to survive on," said Andrea Barlow, the cat's owner, by telephone. "I'm not really sure what she's been eating or drinking but she's managed to survive which is great news."

Law changed so dog can return to barbershop

Franklin, a four-year-old basset hound, relaxes in his usual spot as Matt Schwendiman gives a haircut to Billy Boles at Matt's Barber Shop in Canal Fulton, Ohio, recently. Franklin was exiled from the shop 10 months ago when an inspector for the Ohio State Barber Board said that animals are not allowed. Franklin is back on his favorite sofa after the board last year crafted rules that allow one animal if certain precautions are met.

Labradors Still No. 1, but Yorkies, Dahling, Move Into Second Place

The American Kennel Club yesterday announced a shift in its 10 most popular dog breeds in the nation and in the city, or at least in that elite group of purebred dogs whose pedigrees and papers are in order.

At a Rockefeller Center news conference filled with handlers, dogs and photographers, the club noted that the dog claming the No. 1 ranking had not changed.

Across the country, the most popular dog last year, as it has been for 16 years in a row, was the Labrador retriever, with about 124,000 registrations, or 14 percent of the club’s total.

In New York, the most popular breed in 2006 was the poodle, with 77 registrations, or about 8 percent of the club’s total in the city. It has been the most popular breed for two years in a row, according to the club, which describes itself as the largest purebred-dog registry in the world.

But the big news, the club said, was the No. 2 ranking in both the city and the country: the Yorkshire terrier, overtaking larger breeds like the golden retriever and the German shepherd.

The tiny Yorkie, favored by the wife played by Eva Gabor in television’s “Green Acres,” had about 48,000 registrations in the United States, or 5 percent; and 49 in the city, also 5 percent.

Fat dog will return to its owners

Two brothers penalised by a court for allowing their pet Labrador to get too fat are hoping to be reunited with the dog later in the week.

Derek Benton, 62, and his brother David, 53, were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering after a trial at Ely Magistrates' Court, Cambridgeshire.

The brothers, who received conditional discharges, are allowed to have Rusty back if he is properly cared for.

Rusty ballooned to 11 stone (69.8kg) at the Bentons' home in Fordham, Cambs.

CSI Conspiracy?

Is the CBS' hit show CSI, hypnotizing our family pets to force us into watching the show?

Is something sinister afoot? Watch the videos and judge for yourself!

New toilet is flush with fish

Home renovators looking to bring life to the smallest room in their home now have the chance -- with a toilet that doubles as an aquarium.

The Fish 'n Flush is a clear two-piece toilet tank that replaces a standard toilet tank, with a see-through aquarium wrapping itself around a conventional toilet tank.

"We wanted to develop a product that had a dual purpose - to serve as a proper, fully functional toilet and also as a source of entertainment and conversation," said Devon Niccole, marketing director of California-based designer AquaOne Technologies Inc. which has just started to selling the tank.

Caution: Pampered pets ahead

Okay, Fido. Get out of the doghouse, for crying out loud, and back on your down-filled, organic cotton covered, memory foam recliner. Now stay! I mean it! You can chase fake squirrels tomorrow at doggy gym after you stop at Frosty Paws for an all-natural ice cream treat. Don't forget your spa appointment and puleeeese, when we pick up your all-weather Wick Away parka with matching booties from the dry cleaner, stay out of the ditch!

Oops, and I forgot, you're not Fido any more, you are Sedona, Savannah, Abruzzi, Jasper, Tuscany or Tucson.

A new dawn of pet pampering is upon us and there is a buzz of excitement among those who profit from our passion for pets. And passion it is. Over 60 per cent of Canadians own some kind of pet, with dogs our first pick and cats not far behind. But we also love our fish, number three and birds, number four.

Fido's little helper

THEY are the new "Prozac Nation": cats, dogs, birds, horses and an assortment of zoo animals whose behavior has been changed, whose anxieties and fears have been quelled and whose owners' furniture has been spared by the use of antidepressants. Over the last decade, Prozac, Buspar, Amitriptyline, Clomicalm — clomipromine that is marketed expressly for dogs — and other drugs have been used to treat inappropriate, destructive and self-injuring behavior in animals.

It's not a big nation yet. But "over the past five years, use has gone up quite a bit," said veterinarian Richard Martin of the Brentwood Pet Clinic in West Los Angeles. Half a decade ago, no more than 1% of his patients were on antidepressants. Now, Martin estimates that 5% of the 8,000 cats and dogs seen at the clinic are taking drugs for their behavior.

The use of antidepressants is another example of the growing sophistication of medical care available to animals and willingly financed by owners who see pets as cherished companions. For these owners, drug therapy is not just another indulgence like Louis Vuitton carriers and day spas for the pampered pet. In their eyes, medication is urgent. Indeed, the new Prozac Nation is not populated with the worried well of the animal kingdom; it's filled with animals behaving so badly they're in danger of being cast off to a shelter and, possibly, a death sentence.

Dogs are our only allies

Dogs make us mad when they turn our favorite slippers into a soggy mess of chewed leather, or leave us a surprise on the carpet in the front hallway. But just when we’re about to blow a gasket, they look at us with those big, sad eyes and all that anger melts away to nothing.

Noah's Ark Animal Rescue and Shelter

Noah's Ark Animal Rescue and Shelter is a home based shelter that networks with other foster homes in Ohio. They work to provide temporary homes for rescued cats and dogs until they can be placed in a "FOREVER HOME."

Do you have plans for the next two and a half minutes of your life? If not, please take that brief time to watch the video below. Maybe then you will understand why rescues exist and why they do what they do...



Noah's Ark currently owes County Line Vet Clinic over $7,000.00. If you would like to help them, please click on the donation button below. Or if you would like, you can send a check directly to County Line Vet. Their address is 15090 Louisville Street, Minerva ,OH 44657. Please make sure to memo that it is for Noah's Ark. Thank you for your generosity. Together, we can make a difference!

Retired Greyhounds as pets

MI REGAP - Rescued Greyhounds

Michigan REGAP is dedicated to educating the public about the plight of racing Greyhounds, their suitability as companion animals, and finding permanent homes for those lucky enough to enter the rescue community. We openly and adamantly oppose Greyhound racing.

Sponsor a pet at Animal Welfare League

Do you want to help shelter animals, but cannot bring an animal into your home?
The Animal Welfare League allows you to “sponsor” an animal for just $25 a month. Your sponsorship will help provide the necessary support to shelter, feed and provide medical care to an animal of your choice that needs special care.

When you sponsor an animal, you will receive a sponsor certificate, a color photograph of your animal and a printed history of the animal. A sponsorship makes a great gift for that person who has everything.

Featured Sponsor: Albie (shown left)

LABMED - Helping Labradors

Founded in 1996, LABMED is an Internet-based non-profit organization created to distribute financial aid to injured or ill rescues around the country, giving them a second chance at adoption and love from a permanent family.

To meet the dogs LABMED has helped, including Buddy, the Lab that started it all, read our Success Stories. If you'd like to help with our rescue efforts, there are many ways you can lend a hand.

LBL - Lost But Loved

LBL finds loving homes for neglected and orphaned animals. They work with the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter in Kentucky. All of LBL animals are rescued from shelters the day that they are scheduled to be killed. They do not have a shelter or facility to house the animals that are rescued. A network of local volunteers fosters these animals until they can be placed in their new home. LBL does not take in owner surrenders due to the large number of animals that need to be saved from kill shelters.

Abbey

Abbey was adopted to a loving forever home!
thru:
LBL Animal Rescue
Murray, KY
www.lblrescue.com
lblrescue@hotmail.com

Roscoe

Can you foster me? I am living in a kennel because no one has room for me.
Do you? Will you give me a chance. Roscoe(1405).

BROOD (Basset Rescue Of the Old Dominion)is a Basset Hound Rescue Organization dedicated to finding homes for needy basset hounds in the state of Virginia and surrounding areas.

Save a Pet Month at i-pets.com

JANUARY SPECIAL OFFER

Happy New Year from Internet Pet Supplies!

January is "Save a Pet Month"
at Internet Pet Supplies

FREE SHIPPING on any order delivered to a Pet Rescue, Shelter, or Animal Welfare Agency during the month of January 2007.

Your pets are lucky to have a safe and loving home. Think of the millions of unwanted animals waiting for a family like yours.

There are 45 cats and dogs for every person born. Only 1 out of every 10 dogs born ever find a permanent home. Only 1 out of every 12 cats born ever find a permanent home. 800 dogs and cats are destroyed each HOUR in the U.S. because there are not enough homes for them! Internet Pet Supplies appreciates and supports the dedication and concern for pets performed by Animal Welfare and Pet Rescue Organizations. To show our support and willingness to help, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on any order delivered to a Pet Rescue, Shelter, or Animal Welfare Agency during the month of January, 2007. Please encourage all your friends to visit and place an order at Internet Pet Supplies: www.i-pets.com. We have the highest quality USA rawhide treats and pet toys at the lowest prices on the Internet.

The following are some of our favorite pet rescues, animal welfare agencies and animal shelters. We will gladly add others, just let us know their URL or address.

ARF Berea Animal Rescue Best Friends BROOD CCHS cc-lab rescue CR Animal Welfare Fearless Farm Fuzzy Pawz Happy Hills Heartland Golden Rescue Humane Society of Monroe County Italian Greyhound Rescue Org. IMPS MN/WI Italian Greyhound Rescue LABMED Labrador Life Line Little Shelter Long Island Lab. Rescue Lost But Loved (LBL) Animal Rescue MAGDRL MI REGAP - Rescued Greyhounds Mixed Breed Rescue New Hope Noah's Ark Rescue & Shelter PAWS of Tulsa Pet Rescue Rohe Animal Rescue Rancho Coastal Humane Society TLC Vermilion Animal Aid Working Dog Rescue

Twenty good reasons not to have a pet raccoon

The purpose of this site is to provide factual information about the issues involved with having a pet raccoon.
Aside from the last two paragraphs on this page, all of the information on this site is established fact and is intended to help people make an informed decision when considering the raccoon as a pet.

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Max collars top dog name in N.Y. in 2006

Max has collared the title of top dog name in New York City again. The name was engraved on 1,228 of the 101,274 dog licenses issued last year by the health department.

Lucky fetched second spot. Princess took third, and hot on her tail were Rocky and Buddy, leaving the Top 5 names unchanged from 2004.

Mixed breeds, with 7,374 new licenses, outnumbered other varieties in 2005. They were followed by Labrador retrievers. Pit bulls and Shih Tzus captured the third and fourth places, clawing their way up from fourth and fifth the year before. German shepherds were the fifth most popular breed, down from third place.

Heaven Scent Pizza for Dogs

Heaven Scent Pizza for Dogs! From Blissful Biscuits a new treat that looks, smells and tastes like your favorite pizzeria style pizza. Each pizza comes pre-cut, shrink wrapped on a 7" pizza disk, and packaged in it’s own delivery box.

Two tastes are combined in one treat: tangy pizza biscuits recipe and a biscuit crust. Preserved with natural vitamin E, no salt, no bake, ready to eat. When the family wants delivery, have a heavenly (but healthy) pizza on hand for Fido too.
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S3 Sanitation Safety Stick

S3-Sanitation-Safety Stick is a poop scoop that serves as a walking stick and a flashlight for night walks. It can be used for dog walking, camping or cleaning up the yard.

The only pooper-scooper that is easy to carry, fashionable, functional, and works in all situations.
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Cat Cocoon

The Cat Cocoon is layered corrugated cardboard sculpted into a unique pod shape with playful holes bored into it that your cat will stick its paws thru, have much fun in, and hide out. The cardboard is great for sharpening their claws as all cats love to do. The entire piece is thick enough as well to last a very long time. It is heavy duty and durable for the toughest cat use. They will love it!

Doggie Dooley

The Doggie Dooley provides a simple, hassle-free sanitary way to dispose of pet waste. Simply dig a hole and insert the 4-gallon "septic tank". Step on the lid to drop in pet waste. Enzymes and bacteria inside break down waste so it dissolves harmlessly into the soil without odors or mess.
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Constant Companions Heated Pet Bed

ColdHeat™, a leading innovator in portable heating technology, introduces the Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Bed, an advanced solution to help keep pets feeling safe, warm and comfortable at home, in a car or virtually anywhere.

“Research shows that a pet’s body temperature can drop severely during times of stress, a prime example of that being when the owner is away from home,” says ColdHeat CEO Kent Baker. “Veterinarians agree that the heat therapy provided by the Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Bed can help reduce that stress. It also can alleviate suffering from muscular and joint problems caused by arthritis or surgery.”

The Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Beds are also available in four different configurations to fit your favorite cat or dog. The small and medium size beds feature padded bolsters for pets to snuggle up against, while the large and extra large pads lay flat so larger animals can stretch out and enjoy the warmth. All sizes feature pads made of ultra-thick orthopedic foam that distributes weight evenly and reduces pressure points.

Florida hurricane dog found near Chicago