Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Author discovers that U.S. is crazy about dogs
The Q and A with Time Magazine is headlined: Do we love our dogs more than people? Hmmm, let me answer that question for you, headline writer. But this Q and A was for the author of a new book called, "One Nation Under Dog." The author examines how crazy the U.S. is about dogs, something some of us have known for a long time.
The interesting thing to me was the portion about how tough economic times have changed how people treat their dogs. Thankfully at DoggieDeliveries.com, we're finding that there are still plenty of people who want to send great dog gifts and gourmet treats across the country. But during tough times, sometimes the dog gets the short end of the stick.
We'll have to check out that book. If you want to pick up a copy, here's a link to the Amazon page. The full title is: One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food
The interesting thing to me was the portion about how tough economic times have changed how people treat their dogs. Thankfully at DoggieDeliveries.com, we're finding that there are still plenty of people who want to send great dog gifts and gourmet treats across the country. But during tough times, sometimes the dog gets the short end of the stick.
Have people stopped pampering their pets now that we're in a recession?
There are two things going on right now. First, when it comes to decisions about money and pets, the number of people who don't have a choice increases. People's houses get foreclosed and they have to rent somewhere and the landlord doesn't take pets — well, they don't have a choice anymore. Similarly, at vet hospitals when the vet says, "Listen we can do this procedure that might save your animal but it will cost $8,000." More people are saying, "Well I don't have $8,000." But for people who do still have a choice, you're seeing a willingness to scrimp and save for themselves before they demote their animals. Over the last generation a lot of people have promoted their pets to the status of honorary child —they call them "Fur babies."
We'll have to check out that book. If you want to pick up a copy, here's a link to the Amazon page. The full title is: One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food
Dog Birthday: Oldest dog turning 21
Chanel, a 20-year-old dachshund in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y is about to have her 21st birthday May 8th. Denice Shaughnessy, 51, adopted Chanel back in 1989 for $25 from a shelter in Virginia. Although Shaughnessy was a single mother in the army at the time, they always found a way to get by. At one point after their house burned down, and she lost her car, Shaughnessy and her daughter lived on mac and cheese, which they shared with Chanel.
Philip Zangra, the families veterinarian in Port Jefferson Station says whatever they are doing is working. Chanel is 140 years old in dog years, and besides being hard of hearing she is in great shape. According to the story on the seattletimes.nwsource.com, The Guiness Book of World Records will have Chanel listed as the World's Oldest Dog, which is due out in September.
Philip Zangra, the families veterinarian in Port Jefferson Station says whatever they are doing is working. Chanel is 140 years old in dog years, and besides being hard of hearing she is in great shape. According to the story on the seattletimes.nwsource.com, The Guiness Book of World Records will have Chanel listed as the World's Oldest Dog, which is due out in September.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Martha Stewart's dogs can blog (and Twitter too)
Martha Stewart's dogs were once just limited to cameo appearances on her TV show. Not anymore. With a blog on MarthaStewart.com, Franceska and Sharkey have now emerged from Martha's shadow and into the spotlight. According to msnbc.com, the two dogs also have 1,500 followers on Twitter.
It all started with a blog called "The Daily Wag." And yes, we wished we would have thought of that name for our blog.
According to the MSNBC.com story, the dogs hope this inspires other dogs to join the Internet and start blogging. We asked Cobi and Hannah if they wanted to blog for us on DoggieDeliveries.com and they both politely declined. Something about cutting into their sleep time.
It all started with a blog called "The Daily Wag." And yes, we wished we would have thought of that name for our blog.
"The Daily Wag" is housed in the new Nestle Purina PetCare-sponsored pet section of MarthaStewart.com, which also includes a variety of pet-related articles and photo galleries. Here, Francesca ("I have a high opinion of myself") and Sharkey ("spontaneous and daring") share their adventures making the rounds with Martha or getting into mischief on the farm.
According to the MSNBC.com story, the dogs hope this inspires other dogs to join the Internet and start blogging. We asked Cobi and Hannah if they wanted to blog for us on DoggieDeliveries.com and they both politely declined. Something about cutting into their sleep time.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Study: Tripping over dogs sends thousands to ER
Watch your feet! According to a story in the New York Times, dogs and cats cause over 86,000 falls each year that require a trip to the emergency room. Apparently the CDC just started studying this and as much as we love them, dogs lead to many more accidental injuries than cats.
As we all know, dogs offer many benefits health wise but older dog owners should be careful. Broken bones among the elderly can lead to health risks that some younger dog owners don't have to worry about.
That translates into about 240 people who are treated for injuries caused by pets every single day in the United States, the study found.
Cats are involved in some of the falls, but dogs — man’s best friend — are the real culprits, responsible for seven times as many injuries as cats, often while they’re being walked, the report found.
As we all know, dogs offer many benefits health wise but older dog owners should be careful. Broken bones among the elderly can lead to health risks that some younger dog owners don't have to worry about.
“We wanted to people to realize that while pets have many benefits, health-wise and emotionally, they can also be a fall hazard,” said Dr. Stevens, who added that obedience training may help. The study appears this week in the agency’s Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
What happens when you mix a Golden, balloon and a baby?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Funny video: Dog runs into wall
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