Fat to slim cat

According to Ananova, a former fat cat has become the UK pet slimmer of the year after ditching his American lifestyle.

Nine-year-old Willie shed 2kg (4.4lb) on a strict diet and lots of exercise, reports the BBC.

Owner Helen Ebrahim said the turning point was moving from the USA to Pembrokeshire three years ago.

"He went to the vet regularly in the States but they would just say 'he's big' and that was the end of that," said Ms Ebrahim, of Manorbier.

"When I brought to him to the vets here they asked if I heard about the weight loss programme. As well as the diet he plays outdoors and we have at least 15 minutes of active play a day.

Streetwear clothes for dogs

The Prism is a swiss design boutique that aims at worked out superb streetwear clothes for dogs and their owners.

Canary in coal mine

I came across this interesting "usage" as described on the BBC website:

(Picture from the BBC website)

The canary is particularly sensitive to toxic gases such as carbon monoxide which is colourless, odourless and tasteless. This gas could easily form underground during a mine fire or after an explosion. Following a mine fire or explosion, mine rescuers would descend into the mine, carrying a canary in a small wooden or metal cage. Any sign of distress from the canary was a clear signal the conditions underground were unsafe and miners should be evacuated from the pit and the mineshafts made safer. (...) Coal miners now rely on carbon monoxide detectors and monitors.

Hello Kitty Dog Wear

Via news.3yen, the "Dog Tee & Charm" from the Neiman Marcus - Christmas Catalog, pg 82, items 82a and 82b:

Pet Peek: every dog should have a point of view

Pet Peek:
The PetPeek™ window can easily make that possible. The PetPeek™ window is a durable, clear, hard plastic dome 9.5 inches in diameter, with a black trim-ring and all necessary hardware for easy do-it-yourself installation into your wooden fence. It is an attractive addition to your fence. Dogs are curious, they want to know what’s happening out there! Help satisfy their curiosity and make it possible for them to have a peek.



$29

Instant Dog House

Instant Dog House:

Unlike traditional dog houses that are heavy and require time-consuming assembly, this is the comfortable, well-vented pet shelter that pops up or folds away in less than five seconds. Ideal for taking on vacations, for a day at the park, or simply at home in the yard, the dog house is easily moved from place to place in its own compact storage bag that can be carried in one hand or using the attached shoulder strap. The durable nylon has an SPF of 50 to protect your dog from the suns rays, and the house has three windows and a wide door that can be left open for cool venting or zipped closed to protect against the elements. Includes sand pockets and stakes to keep the lightweight structure in place. Imported. 33" H x 42" W x 42" D. (6 lbs .)

Stairs for cat?

Spotted in Geneva, Switzerland: