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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Despite recession, we still indulge our pets…

Ellen Warren Tribune senior correspondent April 29, 2010  "Pets have become the first child," says pet industry analyst R.J. Hottovy, explaining why even in tough economic times, spending on our animals continues to climb. Instead of investing in a human baby (and his college education), we're getting started with dogs, cats, birds, fish. Look around. That photo in your neighbor's cubicle. It's her Chihuahua — wearing sunglasses. You know who I'm talking about. "It's the trend of humanizing pets," says … Continue reading

Go green by reducing your pet’s carbon paw print…

by Brigitt Hauck April 22, 2010 Pets can help you green the earth too. Make your own pet toys and select eco-friendly products to clean up after them, for instance. Follow these tips to help pets live a healthier, happier life and help the environment at the same time. 1. Clean it up Animal waste is bad for the environment and may contain bacteria that can contaminate water supply, said Kelsie Dolezal, a certified veterinary technician at The Chicago Center for … Continue reading

The Zeke Chronicles, Day 21….

After three weeks of being on the hair-raising rollercoaster of toilet training a puppy, we can proudly say that at last we have a Pet Loo dog! Zeke uses his Pet Loo Original every time he needs to go – we had to upgrade from the Mini Wee when he started to fall off the Mini mid-wee! He no longer has accidents, in fact, if he can’t get to his Loo he even lets us know with a little bark. … Continue reading

Interzoo 2010… Hall 4, Booth 4A-508

The world’s biggest marketplace for pet experts Over 1,450 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and a record gross display area of some 90,000 square metres make Interzoo the biggest and most important marketplace for the global pet supplies trade.  The world’s leading exhibition for the pet industry offers the professional audience a comprehensive overview of the global market on a gross display area of more than 90,000 square metres. Klaus Oechsner, President of the German Pet Trade & Industry Association … Continue reading