Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Happy Holidays !
With our best wishes for a Happy and Peaceful 2008 !
From all of us at The Paw-risian Bistro !
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Ace British Pilot ! Hilarious !
This was sent to us by one of the Bistro's best friends in the UK !Click on the image to get a close up.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Seven-Year-Old Raises $ 5,000 For Chicago Dog Shelter | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats
Seven-Year-Old Raises $ 5,000 For Chicago Dog Shelter
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Protect Against Sunburn
Most dogs, especially pale and shorthaired ones, can get burned on the tips of the ears and the bridge of the nose. Damaging ultraviolet rays penetrate the fine hair in these areas, which can burn the fair skin beneath. Bellies and undersides can also get a heavy dose of sun from rays reflected off the sidewalk and sand.
Most vets recommend applying sunscreen to these sensitive areas. Reapply if your pet plays in the water or rolls in the grass.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Another Special Offer !
Don't wait and visit us at The Paw-risian Bistro ! You won't leave our site empty paw-ed !
Have a wonderful week-end !
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Not-So-Great Outdoors
• Insecticides, fertilizers, weed killers, and lawnmower gasoline can all be harmful if your pet laps up even a small amount.
• Chemical treatments used on grass should be dry before letting your dog walk on it. Follow instructions on the product label. If your pup licks the chemicals off his paws, he'll soon have an upset tummy -- or worse.
• Garden plants should not be nibbled. Lily of the valley, azalea, yew, rhododendron, and kalanchoe can cause heart problems; rhubarb leaves and shamrock may lead to kidney failure; and sago palms can damage the liver.
bedtime.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Grandma Lucy's Dog Treats
We just wanted to remind you that we are now carrying Grandma Lucy's Dog Treats !
They are wonderful natural dog treats that we highly recommend ; and most especially for finicky dogs !
All treats are made with the finest USDA approved human grade ingredients. They have no salt, no sucrose, no artificial flavors, and no by-products.
They come in a lot of different flavors ! So give it a try ; you won't be
disappointed !
Please take a look at them by visiting our website !
Friday, March 23, 2007
Special Offer !
Don't wait and visit us at The Paw-risian Bistro ! You won't leave our site empty paw-ed !
Have a wonderful week-end !
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Dog-owners 'lead healthier lives'
 Dogs can provide companionship |
The companionship offered by many pets is thought to be good for you, but the benefits of owning a dog outstrip those of cat owners, the study says.
A psychologist from Queen's University, Belfast, said dog owners tended to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Writing in the British Journal of Health Psychology, she says that regular 'walkies' may partly explain the difference.
Dr Deborah Wells reviewed dozens of earlier research papers which looked at the health benefits of pet ownership.
 |  In some cases, the social support offered by an animal is greater than the support than another human could offer  Dr June McNicholas Health psychologist |
She confirmed that pet owners tended in general to be healthier than the average member of the population.
However, her research suggested that dog ownership produced more positive influence than cat ownership.
As well as lower blood pressure and cholesterol, she said dog-owners suffered fewer minor ailments and serious medical problems.
There was also the suggestion that dogs could aid recovery from serious illnesses such as heart attacks, and act as 'early warning' to detect an approaching epileptic seizure.
Stress-busting
Dr Wells said the precise reason for the benefits was not totally clear.
"It is possible that dogs can directly promote our well-being by buffering us from stress, one of the major risk factors associated with ill-health.
"The ownership of a dog can also lead to increases in physical activity and facilitate the development of social contacts, which may enhance both physiological and psychological human health in a more indirect manner."
Dr June McNicholas, a health psychologist who has specialised on research into the health effects of pet ownership said that an important reason for the improved health of dog-owners was not just the exercise received while taking it for walks, but the opportunity for social contact with other dog-owners.
She said: "For older people, an animal can fulfil the 'need to be needed', perhaps after children have left home.
"In some cases, the social support offered by an animal is greater than the support than another human could offer."
Friday, January 26, 2007
Dutch brewers launch dogs' beer
We found this interesting article on BBC News !
Please take a look at it !
A small brewery in the Netherlands has launched a new beer designed to bring cool relief to thirsty dogs.
Kwispelbier, marketed as "a beer for your best friend", is made from a special brew of beef extract and malt.
The beverage is a creation of pet shop owner Gerrie Berendsen, who wanted her dogs to share light refreshments with her after a day's hunting.
The beer is non-alcoholic and fit for human consumption, but costs four times as much as a Heineken.
"Kwispel" is the Dutch word for wagging a tail.
Ms Berendsen, who lives in the eastern town of Zelhem, commissioned the small local Schelde brewery to make and bottle the beer.
"Once a year we go to Austria to hunt with our dogs, and at the end of the day we sit on the verandah and drink a beer. So we thought, my dog also has earned it," Ms Berendsen told the Associated Press.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Pfizer's New Drug for Fat Fidos
We just found that article on MSNBC.COM about a drug that Pfizer just created for overweight dogs and thought that it was really worth sharing it with you as I am sure that you will find it good news !
If you're like me, you find overweight dogs cute. But canines that are 20% or more over their ideal weight are considered obese and are at risk for some serious health issues. If you're a dog owner whose pet needs to go on a diet, then pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has some good news for you. Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved the company for marketing Slentrol, its treatment to help overweight and obese dogs slim down.
Leaving aside that in many cases dogs become overweight due to being overfed or underexercised, Slentrol could be used by the owners of the 25%-35% of dogs that are overweight and 5% that are obese. How it causes weight loss is not exactly known, but it's hypothesized that the liquid solution causes dogs to eat less and also absorb less of the food that they do eat into their bodies.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Happy Holidays To All of You !!
From all of us at The Paw-risian Bistro !
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Great News !!
Take a look at the article !
Tiny firm wins 'Chewy Vuiton' suit, but still feels a bite
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
By Raymund Flandez, The Wall Street Journal
In March, a unit of global luxury-goods powerhouse LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA sued a small Las Vegas maker of dog toys, claiming trademark infringement.
The reason? Louis Vuitton Malletier SA of Paris had a problem with the company, Haute Diggity Dog, putting the name "Chewy Vuiton" on stuffed toys and dog-bed pillows decorated with a pattern reminiscent of Louis Vuitton's logo.
A federal court in Virginia, where Louis Vuitton filed the case, didn't bite. "The fact that the real Vuitton name, marks and dress are strong and recognizable makes it unlikely that a parody -- particularly one involving a pet chew toy and bed -- will be confused with the real product," the judge, James C. Cacheris, wrote in a judgment early this month.
The court sided with Haute Diggity Dog. But the victory came with significant costs. Legal fees, which Haute Diggity Dog had expected to amount to $50,000, skyrocketed to $200,000. The company lost distributors and had merchandise sent back as a result of the legal proceedings. And, Louis Vuitton says it will appeal the verdict. But for now Haute Diggity Dog gets to use the name "Chewy Vuiton" and continue to sell the product.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program Now Offering Complimentary Canine Travel Packs
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Airlines is now giving dogs a special welcoming gift when they check in with their owners for travel on the airline. The Premier Pet Travel Pack is loaded with products to help make four-legged travelers more comfortable before and after their trip. Travel packs will be offered to dogs and their owners traveling from Kansas City or Milwaukee. The pack is an enhancement to the airline's popular Premier Pet Program,* the first program of its kind to offer frequent flying pets that travel with their owners the opportunity to earn free travel.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061120/CGM044 )
Items in the pack, which are provided by top pet-care companies, include:
-- Fido Friendly,® the national travel magazine for owners and their
dogs.
-- Primrose dog shampoo and conditioner by Isle of Dogs.(TM)
-- Dog toy or accessory and $5 coupon redeemable for future purchase from
Doctors Foster and Smith.(TM)
-- Aquafina® bottled water.
-- All-natural gourmet treat from Buddy Bones Dog Bakery, the canine
cookie company that provides Midwest Airlines with its dog-friendly
carob chip cookies.
-- Pouch-size serving of Select Bites dog food from Iams.®
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
Doggie Doses
Do you dread giving pills to your pooch? Try this approach.
First, place your palm on top of her snout, with your fingers on one side of her mouth and thumb on the other. Gently lift the lips and insert your index finger behind the long upper teeth on one side and your thumb behind the long upper teeth on the other side. You may need to squeeze lightly to accomplish this. When you do, pull her nose up and with your other hand drop the pill in the back of the mouth, behind the hump of the tongue. Close her mouth and immediately bring her nose back down, holding her mouth shut. She should swallow right away. If she doesn't, try blowing on her nose or squirting water into the side of her mouth with a turkey baster.
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