Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Videos: How To Make Your Pet a Star!

Love PlanetPetsTV? ( Of course you do! Admit it!) Well even if you don't, ( which is of course IMPOSSIBLE) maybe you'd like to make your own video with your own pets! So here's a look behind the scenes on how great videos like Hangover Cat are made.. enjoy!

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

What Dog Names do Celebrities Love?

Always wondered what Celebrities name their pets?

Jennifer Aniston Enzo
Drew Barrymore a stray Labrador/Chow mix and named her Flossie, Labradore/Chow Mix named Templeton, adopted a stray named Vivian
Jim Carey Great Dane named George
Gwyneth Paltrow Black Labrador named Holden
Will Smith Rottweilers named Indo and Zhaki
Steve MartinYellow Labrador named Roger
Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker Border Collie named Sally
Alicia Silverstone Pit Bull/Doberman/Rottweiler mix named Samson
Oprah Winfrey : Chocolate Cocker Spaniel named Solomon and a Black Cocker Spaniel named Sophie
Sara Michelle Gellar :Thor
Matt Lauer :Walden
Misha Barton: Ziggy

Monday, April 28, 2008

Funny Videos: Cat Fancier Show of Orange County

PlanetpetsTV Episode 7. The Cat Fancier Show in Orange County. Find out what makes a cat a winner, interviews with cat breeders and one BIG cat.

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Friday, April 25, 2008

Protect your Cats and Dogs from Fleas!

It's getting hotter! That means, the beach, swimming, pools--and fleas! Here are a couple of ways to protect your pet this year.

Before an attack:

1) Treat the yard. You can go to your local pet store and buy products to treat soil in moist, shady areas around the house, where immature fleas are most likely to live.

Already under siege:

1) If it's a severe case you can also buy products to treat carpets and upholstered furniture. But usually, all you need is to vacuum and thoroughly wash your cat's or dog's bedding.

2) Treat your cat. A lot of treatments are easy to use and only require to be applied to your pet's skin once a month or taken orally. But make sure you talk to your veterinarian to avoid side affects, and never use a cat product for a dog or vice versa.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Breaking News: PETA vs AKC: Round 3

Does this commerical offend you? Well you're not alone! Sandusky, Ohio is pissed!

Sandusky has banned this commerical from thier TV stations commenting that the ad is "too direct and controversial."

This all comes down to PETA vs AKC... again!.

Here's PETA's defending itself, found on thier PETA media center:

PETA condemns the AKC as irresponsible because it discriminates against mixed-breed dogs, promotes dog breeding, and spurs people to buy purebreds while animal shelters overflow with unwanted mixed-breed dogs who desperately need homes. A conservative estimate indicates that one Cleveland-area animal shelter alone takes in about 11,000 homeless animals each year, and many of them had to be euthanized.

"Those who are offended by the reprehensible actions of the two Ohio state troopers and the racist principles of the KKK should also be offended by the AKC's similar contempt for 'mixed breeds' and fetish for 'pure bloodlines,'" says PETA Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. "Not only does the AKC promote breeding as a 'sport,' it also opposes spay-and-neuter laws that would save the lives of hundreds of thousands of animals."

Want more?
Click here to find out when and why it all started and then click here to read about their opposing views on a sterilization bill.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Starting a pet sitting business? Dog Kennels? Are you a Trainer?

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Small Rusy Spotted Cats from India

I found a great article from expressindia.com, here's the gist of it:

World’s smallest, highly threatened kitten are being raised in Borivali Park

Here's some good news for cat lovers. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Borivali, is hand-raising two rusty spotted cats, the world’s smallest feline — and a rare species — that they rescued from forests a year ago.

SGNP officials now hope to breed the animals in captivity.

Found only in India and Sri Lanka, the rustys are “vulnerable species considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild”...Weighing a maximum weight of 1.5 kg and between 35 and 48 cm body length, they are smaller albeit fiercer than their lesser cousins, the domestic cats.

The wild rustys’ staple diet is insects, reptiles and small birds, but their captive food is mostly chicken.

Their diminutive looks are deceptive: they hiss, spit and bring out their claws when you get close. And they don’t mew.

The female was found in Tungareshwar in November 2005, abandoned by their mother. She was around three weeks old and the chances of saving her looked bleak. A few months later the cub had company. Another male cub was rescued in August 2006 from the Yeoor forest.

Animal keeper Mukesh More worked hard rearing the cats. “He treated them as his children. At nights he’d stay awake to feed them every two hours. For warmth, he placed a 60-watt bulb next to them,” he says.

However, More remembers how Anjali fought death twice. “Once her body temperature dropped from the normal 101.5 degree Fahrenheit to 95 degrees. We had to perch her atop a hot water bag for warmth. Medicines were given with a syringe. But after three weeks, she recovered and began having milk, chicken soup and shredded chicken,” he says.

The doctor has more plans for the animals: “We are waiting for the pair to mate. Considering that they are high risk animals, we’d like to raise their cubs here”. However, these felines aren't for show, yet. Right now efforts are concentrated purely on conservation.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Pet Care Tip: Masking sure your Dog Collar or Cat Collar Fits

How would you like a leather or plastic band around your neck 24/7? How much would you like it if it was just the littlest bit too tight? Ouch right? Well today's post is all about how to make sure your pet collar fits PROPERLY.

If you can't bring your pet into a pet supply store to try on collars, than make sure to buy more than one, you can always return one later during your next trip.
You don't want a collar that's loose enough to slip over your pet's head, be lost or loose enough to catch on something that might choke your pet.

Choose a collar made of a material that is soft and comfortable. Test: wrap it around your own wrist, how does it feel?

Remove the collar and any other training products that attached to your dog at night, so they can get a good night's sleep.

Check your pet's collar every day by making sure your fingers can fit easily, but snugly, between the collar and your pet's neck. This is especially important for growing pets.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Funny Videos: Keanu Cat

Another great clip by PlanetPetsTV.com

Hmm... that's definetely not the Matrix. So is that Point Break or more Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures?

What do you think?

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Family Fun: Nim's Island!

Want a great family movie with animals? Nim's Island is now playing.

imbd.com describes the movie as..." a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island."

Katie Brock is the woman behind the animal scenes in Nim's Island. She trained all the animals that appear in the movie from sea lions to bearded dragons. She trained the animals withNim ( Abigail Breslin) in order to develop a bond between her and the animals. Because it was very important for them to be comfortable with each other on screen.

What kind of animals can you see in Nim's Island?

Australian sea lions, central bearded dragons and Australian pelicans, dogs, goats, and a whole myriad of lizards, which were indigenous to the area.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Funny Videos: Britain's Got Talent: the Dancing Dog Gin

This is Awesome! It has a dancing dog ( Gin) his owner Kate and American Idol judge: Simon Cowell.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day in Massachusetts!

Here are some great animal-related Earth Day events I found in Raynham, MA.

For those of you who aren't exactly sure what Earth Day is, it isn't actually a "day." Earth day refers to two different observances, according to wikipedia.com, one during spring for the northern hemisphere , and one during autumn for the southern. It's main purpose is to spread awareness of earth-related issues, to celebrate the great strides we've taken to protecting the environment for future generations and to look for what new ways we can continue protecting it.

Sunday, April 20

Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo and Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, www.franklinparkzoo.org and Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham.

Tuesday, April 22

Party for the Planet at Capron Park Zoo. Free with zoo admission. 201 County St., Attleboro

Saturday, April 26

Bird Street/West Street Conservation celebration of Earth Day. 10 a.m. at the Conservation in Stoughton. It will include biking, Zoo New England exhibit, recycling talks, hiking, wood carving exhibits, a barbeque, police dog exhibit, animal exhibits and more. Event will be held at Stoughton High School if it rains.

How do you stay "green?"

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Pet Care: Make a Trust in Case of Sickness ( or Death)

Taking care of your pet is our number one concern and I thought we've covered everything: fashion, accessories, travel, kennels, sitters, insurance, etc. But I came across something that I'm surprised I haven't heard of before: a trust for your pet.

These trusts guarantee that your pet will be taken care in the event that you may not be able to, such as vacation, incapacitation or (knock on wood) death. A trust can detail anything from who will be the day-to-day caretaker, to what measures you would want to take if your pet falls ill. Like wills, they can be amended at any time.

Check with your state for what guidelines there are. For example, Wisconsin law prohibits owners from leaving money directly to an animal, but they can be left to a trustee or caretaker.

But New York has no such limitation and New York real estate billionaire Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her white Maltese, Trouble. Yea, 12 MILLION.

How much would you leave your pet?

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Funny Videos: Funny Animals

I love the soundtrack! For more great videos of animals visit our new website: PlanetPetsTV.com

Monday, April 7, 2008

Picture Your Dog in Times Square Presented by Purina and Drew Lachey

From now until April 28 visit www.pictureyourdogintimessquare.com
- register and upload a photo of your dog to have their image featured on the Reuters/NASDAQ Digital Tower Billboards in Times Square June 19 and broadcasted on Purina Dog Chow's virtual dog park at www.longliveyourdog.com.
-You will also have a chance to win a trip to New York City, a five-day, four-night getaway with one guest and their dog.

But why all the Hub-bub?

This event will help support real-life dog parks across the nation with grants up to $40,000 going towards the maintenance dog-friendly areas.

For more information on the “Picture Your Dog in Times Square” event and the Purina® Dog Chow® Grant Program, or to send a personalized voice message from Drew Lachey, please visit www.pictureyourdogintimessquare.com or www.longliveyourdog.com.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Breaking News: HUMAN-COW EMBRYO LIVES FOR THREE DAYS

No joke! Here is the gist of an article from news.com:

HUMAN-cow embryos have been created in a world first at Newcastle University in England, a team has grown hybrid embryos after injecting human DNA into eggs taken from cows' ovaries, which had most of their genetic material removed.

The embryos survived for three days and are intended to provide a limitless supply of stem cells to develop therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and spinal cord injuries, overcoming a worldwide shortfall in human embryos.

Under the licence, embryos are not allowed to be developed beyond 14 days.

"Cells grown using animal eggs cannot be used to treat patients on safety grounds, but they will help bring nearer the day when new stem cell therapies are available."

The Catholic Church view from a representative:

"An almost-human embryo is being created and then it's being destroyed, I cannot see that that respects human life or the dignity of human life. Human beings - or even almost human embryos - are not just things that you can use in a laboratory experiment...If this is approved...we will travel further down the slippery slope of allowing just about anything."

Thursday, April 3, 2008

The Snowball Effect

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of animals were lost or abandoned. The story of a distraught boy whose pet dog, Snowball, was confiscated by a police officer as he boarded a bus out of New Orleans, touched the hearts of those who saw it. While the boy cried out repeatedly for the dog and became so distressed that he was sick, Snowball lunged to get at the bus. So moved were those who saw television footage of this scene that thousands of dollars were raised in reward money to find Snowball and reunite him with his owner. Although, sadly, this has yet to happen, Snowball's unknown fate highlighted the plight o New Orleans' family pets. On many of the buses leaving afterward, pets went, too.

excerpt from "Dogs Miscellany" by j.a. wines

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Celebrate Rescue Cats!

It's here!

The fourth annual Cats Protection Rescue Cat Awards 2008 that celebrate the real-life stories of survival, bravery and heroism of felines. You have until May 27 to nominate a cat for either :

1)Hero cat- or in other words, a cat that is a hero

2)Ultimate Survivor - know a cat that's made use of its nine lives?

3)Best Friends - really made a difference in someone's life

4)Most Incredible Story - most unbelievable but true story

Acceptable nominees include any living cats rescued as a stray or adopted from an animal welfare organization.

So if you live in Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich or Tenbury the Worcester and district branch of Cats Protection is currently taking nominations for the awards.

When: Friday, August 1, 2008
Where: Pharaohs Palace Hospitality Suite in London's O2 Arena.

For more information and an entry form, call 01905 820348 or visit www.cats.org.uk The forms will also be available from vets, pet shops and catteries across Worcestershire and Wychavon.

Don't have a cat? Adopt one of the charity's cats!- call the number above or e-mail info@worcestercats.org.uk