DIY and Crafts

Give Your Dog a Chilly Treat With Freezy Pups!

Freezy Pups are an excellent icy dog treat!

by Arnold Carreiro

When it gets warm out, I like to give Scribbles the Yorkie and Joy the kitten an ice cube or two to cool off with. Scribbles appreciates the opportunity to chill out, while Joy turns my frozen offering into a slippery toy that I’ll discover a few hours later with a pair of dry socks…

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4 Steps Toward Optimum Dental Health For Your Dog

Dog teeth. Photo by Prashant_sh, flickr.

by Cindi Brown

By the time they are four years old, many dogs are showing signs of gum disease due to lack of dental care. Follow these steps to prevent gingivitis and keep your pooch's pearly whites sparkling clean.

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Disabled Goldfish Uses Floating Harness To Get Around

Fancy goldfish with swim bladder disease. Photo by Michelle Jo.

by Cindi Brown

Swim bladder disease can leave your fish floating upside down, but one devoted goldfish owner has found an ingenious solution. Check out the amazing video!

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Cool Stuff – NPW’s Animal Hands

NPW's Cool Collection of Temporary Tattoos!

by Arnold Carreiro

Here’s a handy gift for the little zookeepers in your life: Natural Products and Worldwide co. has developed a line of temporary tattoos that instantly transform any child’s mitts into giraffes, sheep, dinosaurs, dragons and other incredible animal hand puppets.

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Why Risk Packaged Dog Jerky When You Can Make It Yourself - Easily!

by Lady Bee

Nearly every day another pet food company is recalling its jerky treats for dogs; there are so many recalls of treats made in China, and even some supposedly made in the U.S., that I have alligned myself with the make-it-yourself crowd. I buy and use the same ingredients for my dog as I do for myself from the same grocers. Here are the tools I use and a make-your-dog-go-nuts recipe for chicken jerky.

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Coffee Table Aquarium Options

Midwest Tropical 675 Square Aquarium Coffee Table

by Cindi Brown

Have you ever thought it might be nice to have an aquarium integrated into your living room furniture? If you are space-conscious, an aquarium coffee table could be a good idea. Here's where to buy one, and how to make one.

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How To Decorate Your Aquarium For The Holidays

by Cindi Brown

There's not much out there commercially in terms of Christmas decorations for aquariums, but no matter. With a little ingenuity, you can still make your fish tank festive. Here are some ideas.

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