For folks with weak throwing arms who share their home and playtime with an avid retriever, the Chuckit! Ball Launcher is the silver grail of dog gear. Like a lacrosse stick or Jai-alai cesta, the 27-inch, plastic tennis ball launcher not only triples your tossing range but also reduces hands-on contact with the slobbery projectiles only a dog could love.
By Lisa Wogan | April 21, 2008
Pet Dish
You know how people with pets project personalities, pet peeves, and cartoon voices on to them? It's not pretty, but almost everyone does it, at least in private. Among the many fantasy aspirations I used to pretend for my Labrador/Shepherd mix, Lulu, was that she wanted to have her ears made larger and erect, ala Rin Tin Tin.
By Lisa Wogan | April 15, 2008
Daily Find
Recently, a friend of mine informed me that my pug smells like a Caesar salad. With anchovies.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 16, 2008
In Seattle, small animals are definitely increasing in popularity, says Sandi Ackerman, founder of The Best Little Rabbit, Rodent and Ferret House.
"Rabbits are probably the best apartment pets," says Ackerman, who
sells pet supplies and frequently gives advice to new small-animal
owners from her Lake City shop, which doubles as a rescue organization.
By Diana Wurn | April 14, 2008
Pet Dish
The smart folks over at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine have created a video guide -- available for free online -- that provides a complete and concise overview of cancer in cats and dogs.
By Lisa Wogan | April 9, 2008
We're a food-conscious group here in Seattle. We raise chickens in our
backyards so that we have access to fresh eggs and mash up carrots to
make our own baby food. So it makes sense that we would be just as
mindful of the food that we feed to our furry friends
By Jen Harper | April 7, 2008
I grew up in the era of the bandana, when a dog's fashion statement was limited to classic red or blue, edgy purple or trippy tie-dye. There were, of course, dogs in sweaters and coats way back then, but these were mostly serviceable garments, uninspiring in a sort of Yankee-librarian sort of way.
By Lisa Wogan | March 31, 2008
Pet Dish
While my dogs motivate me to get out of bed in the morning, Shannon Ritscher's animal companions (an eight-year-old dog named Sweet Pea and two cats, Mike and Wednesday) inspire altogether grander and greener pursuits.
By Lisa Wogan | March 27, 2008
Pet Dish
This weekend I was boning up on canine fashion, and one of the trends I learned about was wigs. Wigs for dogs!
By Lisa Wogan | March 24, 2008
While they'll never ask, "Do I look fat in this dog sweater?" about 60 percent of dogs in the United States should probably take a closer look at their reflection in the bottom of the food bowl. A recent study by Purina Pet Food found that six out of 10 dogs in this country are overweight. And despite our reputation as a fit city, Seattle is no exception for pets living life large.
By Diana Wurn | March 24, 2008
