Naturalpet: THREE DOG NIGHT
Should Fido and Fluffy Share Our Bed?
by George Costa
Giving pets bed privileges is an age-old issue, with convincing arguments on both sides. The history of the pros and cons are evident in The International Encyclopedia of Dogs, which reports that in pre-Aztec Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintl, now known as the Mexican hairless breed, was a pet and a bed warmer.
Popularity: 30% [?]
naturalpet A Pet’s First Visit to the Vet Tips to Avoid Trauma
by Erica Pytlovany
The first trip to the veterinarian’s office does not need to be a traumatic experience. With savvy planning, you can make the whole experience less stressful for both you and your pet.
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Naturalpet: Eco-Friendly Aquariums
Not all not aquariums are created equal when it comes to
sustainability. Energy used to run filters and lights is a
major concern. Where the fish originate is another, as
well as where they go at the end of the relationship.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Naturalpet: Eco-Friendly Aquariums
Not all not aquariums are created equal when it comes to sustainability. Energy used to run filters and lights is a major concern. Where the fish originate is another, as well as where they go at the end of the relationship.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Naturalpet
STYLIN’ POOCHES
by Grace Fuller
Today’s pampered pooches are stepping out in style. From apparel bejeweled in Swarovski crystals to sporty- camouflaged fleeced hoodies, members of the canine crowd “dressed to the nines” strutted their stuff on runways last month during Manhattan’s fourth annual Pet Fashion Week.
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Pets in the city
The Healing Power of Pets
By Gini Sikes
The ash blonde hair, warm smile, and the passion for purple jackets and oversized jewelry make it hard to picture 57-year-old Sharon Sakson reporting from war zones in Israel and Nicaragua.
Now known in the dog world as a famous breeder, judge and
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Pets in the city: Recession-Proof Pet Care
By Gini Sikes
It’s a beastly recession even for dogs and cats.
Figuring out which pet expenses to cut can be tricky, but you can trim costs without compromising your pal’s health.
Choose a vet before you need one. That way you can talk dollars without the worry over a sick pet weighing on you. Most veterinarian receptionists are co-operative on the phone and will answer questions on prices and how their office works. Get price quotes not only for annual exams but also for emergency big-ticket items, such as setting a broken leg, gastrostomy surgery to remove swallowed objects or anesthesia. Make sure to compare several vets, as one vet’s fees can be two to three times what another charges.
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Pet Owners in Financial Crisis Find Safety Net
by Gini Sikes
“Everything happened in less than 48 hours,”
remembers Jenny Jimenez about her downward spiral last November. “”We lost the room we rented, I lost my job and we wound up in a homeless shelter in the Bronx. We had to keep our dog Rocky in our van, which was freezing, no matter how many blankets we gave him. Someone told us to put him to sleep.”
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From Barking Beauty Pageants to “Doga”
by Gini Sikes
For some pet owners, encouraging their animals’ “personal growth” means a visit to Pariero, a high-end boutique spa for dogs on Hudson Street, for a bikini shave and “pawdicure,” complete with nail “pawlish,” before enrolling in the Barking Beauty Pageant. For others, who believe dog beauty can’t be judged on a catwalk, it’s the serenity of doing a sun salutation, doggy style, in a yoga-for-dogs class —or Doga— at Manhattan’s Bideawee.
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Dog Owners on A Short Leash to Health
by Gini Sikes
Overweight people tend to have overweight dogs. Recently, The New York Times warned that the United States faces a dual obesity epidemic among people and their pets. The “why” is obvious when we find ourselves splayed on the couch, grazing on junk food that we share with our dogs.
Popularity: 24% [?]