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The Top 10 Most Dangerous Days for Pets
May 31, 2011 • Trends • Health & Wellness •
Weekends and Holidays, Not Full Moons, Responsible for Pet Accidents
Some of the best days for people—weekends, holidays, summer break—turn out to be the worst for pets. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently analyzed its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to find the most dangerous days for pets in 2010. The company... -
Honoring war dogs this Memorial Day
May 30, 2011 • Trends • Rescue
Some gave all. Some never returned. On this Memorial Day and always, we bow our heads and raise our American flag to honor those who fought for our freedoms, defended our honor, and showed bravery in the face of adversity, then and now. We here at FIDO Friendly magazine honor five canine soldiers who in some capacity put a face to the war from a dog’s perspective.
Rin Tin Tin – best known and... -
Furbitz™clip-on leash badges: New whimsical product for dogs
May 30, 2011 • Product Reviews
We love testing out new products for dogs here at FIDO Friendly magazine. From the same company that launched Poochie Pets LLC, aka designer doggie doorbells, comes Furbitz™, clip-on leash badges. Furbitz™ feature cute, witty messages with iconic caricature-style images. Since the product’s launch at Global Pet Expo earlier this year, Furbitz™ has been a hit.
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Hide and Go Fleece: Make your dog a play toy
May 29, 2011 • Bowser On A Budget
Tired of chewed up toys? Why not braid and make your own? FIDO Friendly fan Kay Tucker shares her quick tip to make a tie-toy without ending up in knots.
• Purchase a yard of fleece (watch for buy a yard, get a yard sale) and cut into strips according to the width desired.
• Secure one end of the two cut pieces to a chair and start braiding tightly. Simultaneously pull the fleece toward you...
