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Urban Style Pet Beds & Crates

editor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:01:01 +0000

Looking for some style for your bed beds, crates, perches or stairs? Urban Pet Haus has you covered. With a modern urban style these elegant and functional accessories will make your home look great and make sure your furry friend is warm and comfy. Urban Pet Haus produces high quality products that look fantastic. With a distinctly modern, urban feel you can ditch your old metal crate for something with more style and personality. Lets face it, most pet products look terrible.

via Apartment Therapy

Can My Pet Get Swine Flu?

editor — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000

The Swine Flu is spreading among humans at an alarming rate an it’s no wonder people are afraid. The Swine Flu has taken several lives and has indeed jumped species again. In addition to Humans and Pigs there have been confirmed cases of the virus jumping to ferrets and most recently to cats.

“On November 2, test results confirmed that a pet cat was infected by the H1N1 (swine flu) virus, which was most likely transmitted by human family members,” reports Dr. Murray. “The cat was tested for the virus at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and results were positive. All family members, including the cat, have now recovered.”

The H1N1 influenza virus contains genetic material from four different influenza viruses, including human, swine, and avian influenza viruses. Previously known to be transmittable to both pigs and turkeys by infected humans, this is the first reported case of H1N1 affecting a cat. Several pet ferrets also recently became infected with the virus by human family members.¹

Make sure you take precautions to protect your pet friends. Wash you’re hands thoroughly before handling your pets and if you are infected or at risk please take extra precautions. Smaller pets are far more vulnerable to H1N1 (Swine Flu) than you or I.

While no official reports are out of this effecting other animals you should still exercise caution. Remember, this virus has already jump from animal to human and back to animals a couple of times already. The virus continues to mutate and will pose a threat to you and you’re pets.

¹The ASPCA

Rubber Grooming Glove

Chrispian — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:33:35 +0000

This time of year our cat seems to be growing fur at an alarming rate and discarding it all over the house even faster! One tip that was suggested to us was to brush her more often using a grooming brush or similar product so I ran Pet Smart and found the Rubber Grooming Glove. Our cat, Miss Kitty, seems to enjoy the petting and has far fewer furballs and I get less fur on my bed where she likes to sneak and roll around when I’m no watching.

From the packaging:

Versatile glove can be used dry to remove loose hair, or use when bathing your dog to offer a thorough cleaning and massage. 1/4″ rubber knobs stimulate the skin while removing loose hairs. Great for washing or rinsing. Fits either right or left hand.

At $6.99 these things are cheap enough to have a couple around! Check out the Rubber Grooming Glove yourself.

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