Four Paws “Pimple Ball” claims dog’s tongue
A Long Island company recalled its Four Paws Pimple Ball last week after a Manhattan couple’s lab mix had to have his tongue removed following a freak accident with the popular rubber chew toy....
View ArticleChews wisely: New Zealand’s doggie poll
Pet food company Masterpet has launched its own election poll in New Zealand, creating rubber chew toys in the likenesses of the two candidates for prime minister, Helen Clark and John Key. The idea...
View ArticleMaker of Vick dog chew toy sued by Florida
The maker of the Michael Vick chew toy for dogs — or one of them, anyway — has been sued by the state attorney general’s office, which alleges the company claimed animal charities would benefit from...
View ArticleBobama Beanie Baby beckons buyers
Bo – the Beanie Baby version — is officially on the marketplace, and the maker says a portion of proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters. They’re made by the the same company that got in some...
View ArticleBark 3: “Bowlingual” gadget translates barks
So, if there’s no deep meaning behind barks (not that we buy that study), how do you explain this? Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy is coming out with a new “Bowlingual” gadget that can translate dog...
View ArticleArriving soon: The doggie sex doll
A Brazilian company called Petsmiling — and you’ll understand the smiling part in a second — has created a new toy for dogs: a sex doll. Complete with a functioning female sex organ, the Doggie Lover...
View ArticleA case of mistaken identity?
A mastiff that killed a terrier-Chihuahua mix Thursday at Charlotte’s Frazier Dog Park mistook the smaller dog for his favorite chew toy, according to the man who brought the mastiff to the park. On...
View ArticleAnother fun thing to do with your dog that won’t require your actual presence
Here’s another special report from your favorite worry wart. No sooner do I bemoan one high-tech invention for dog owners than another comes rolling along, equally worth fretting about. This one is a...
View ArticleWhat happens when you dress up for Halloween as your dog’s favorite chew toy
For your Halloween viewing pleasure we present a California dog named Jolene, coming face to face with a life-sized version of her favorite chew toy. Jolene’s owner, Emily Crisp, thought it might be...
View ArticleSay what, AlphaPup?
A toy that’s supposed to help kids learn the alphabet may be teaching them a dirty word. At least that’s how a couple in the UK is hearing it. Stuart and Diane Gravenell from Cheltenham,...
View ArticleAre Perfect Petzzz a little too perfect?
We’ve been showcasing in recent weeks a few Christmas gift ideas that are either quirky or cute, but here’s one that’s a little creepy — both the product and its marketing. Perfect Petzzz are...
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From Fetch to Chew: The Versatility of Dog Toys and Their Benefits for Your Pet
Pets are family. We are on the same page here. Right? These days almost all of us have a pet. Just like in the years prior, the most popular choice for a pet is a dog. After all, we’re talking about...
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