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.

Pfizer's New Drug for Fat Fidos

Slentrol could help overweight and obese dogs slim down.

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 !

By Brian Lawler

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.

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Happy Holidays To All of You !!

With our best wishes for a Happy and Peaceful 2007 !

From all of us at The Paw-risian Bistro !

Great News !!

We saw this very interesting article in post-gazette.com and thought that we definitely had to share it with you ! This is really great news ! How can you really confuse a dog toy with a funny name like "Chewy Vuiton" with a real product from the famous Louis Vuitton company ?? It is totally ridiculous !! Congratulations to Haute Diggity Dog for having the courage to take on the big boys !

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.

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Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program Now Offering Complimentary Canine Travel Packs

Doggy Bags Filled With Goodies Have Everything Fido Needs for a Comfortable Trip

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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Doggie Doses

I hope that this little tip will help you if you are like me and have a hard time giving a pill to my pooch !

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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Well behaved dog

Take a look at this wonderful well behaved dog ! Isn't it unbelievable ?

Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

We are getting closer and closer to Halloween and The Humane Society of the United States is reminding us how to celebrate it whilst keeping our pets safe !

It is always a good idea to have these tips in mind !

Jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, haunted houses and costume parties. Halloween is full of fun things for you and your family to enjoy, but it's one of those holidays that is enjoyed more by people than by pets. Keep the following precautions in mind when preparing for the frightfully fun festivities and help ensure that everyone in your family—including your pet—has a safe Halloween.

Keep your pet in a quiet place, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities. You may know that the miniature monsters and goblins who come knocking on Halloween aren't real, but pets don't. Dogs and cats are creatures of habit and could become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of costumed visitors. In addition, frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all the commotion. Be sure all pets are wearing collars and ID tags in case of an accidental getaway.

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New Books for Pet Lovers

Attention Pet Lovers!

How well do you actually know your pet? Have you ever wondered if there's an explanation for the seemingly crazy things dogs and cats do? In two brand-new books, Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on Good Morning America, and Gina Spadafori, an award-winning pet expert, give you the lowdown on all the funny, fantastic, quirky, and downright bizarre things most people don't know about pets.

For the next 7 days, you also can receive over $100 in free gifts from top pet care companies, including a Hartz® LIVING Pet Hair Grabber™, free magazine subscriptions to Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, and BARK, and the DogAge Test, which will help your dog enjoy a younger, happier life. Click here or visit www.petconnection.com/specialoffer for details.

Dog owners warned against sugar-free items

We just read this article on MSNBC and we thought that we would share it with you ! It is very interesting !

Commonly used artificial sweetener can cause canine liver failure.

NEW YORK - Keep those sugarless treats out of Fido’s reach. Veterinarians warned Friday that a commonly used sweetener might cause liver failure in dogs, and perhaps even kill them.
Their report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association appears to strengthen the suspected link between the sugar substitute xylitol, thought to make dogs sick, and possible liver failure.
Xylitol, a naturally occurring product, is found in many sugar-free chewing gums, candies, baked goods and toothpastes.

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Keep the Water Flowing

Do you think that leaving your puppy's water dish dry sometimes may help curb housetraining accidents? Think again.

Housetraining may actually be even more difficult if your puppy doesn't get an adequate amount of water. A dehydrated pup has a higher risk of developing urinary problems -- such as infections or kidney stones -- that would make bladder control even harder. Limit drinking water only at bedtime.




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Dog Beds

If you are like me, my little dog (Coton de Tulear) has nearly one bed for each room in the house !
All different beds, in sizes and colors of course, no need to say that she is totally spoiled !

What about your dog ? How many beds does your dog have ? What kind of bed ; a nest bed, a pillow bed or a wooden bed ?

Please let me know ; I would love to hear your comments about the dog bed(s) in your home !

And if you are looking for a bed for your pooch, please don't forget ; we have some great choices on our website !

Dogs Eating Grass

I found a very interesting article on Pedigree.com about dogs eating grass. I am sure that many of you have wondered why dogs are eating grass.

They do not eat grass because they have worms or because they don't feel well or because they have a nutritional deficiency or because they're going through a particular developmental stage. They eat grass because they like the taste !
Apparently you can even find containers available at pet stores that allow you to grow your own grain-based grass for both dogs and cats.
Interesting don't you think ?

Resemblance ??

We thought that we would share this funny picture with you !

Do you see any resemblance ?

Dressing Your Dog

The recent fashion trend to dress a dog is becoming more and more popular and not only among small dog owners ! Large dogs are now being dressed too !
In tees, tanks, bathing suits, coats, you name it !
You can find an endless selection of dog clothes out there !
Have you looked at all the collections that The Paw-risian Bistro offers on our web site ?

How do you feel about this new trend ?
Do you think it is a torture for the dog, a necessity ? Is it ridiculous, funny ?

What are your thoughts on this subject ? Would you mind sharing them with us ?

Fenced In

Dog-proof your yard to prevent loss or injury.

Remove any toxic materials that your dog could eat and surround your yard with a strong fence -- wood, chain, or electronic. Make sure it's the right height. If your dog can look over the fence while standing on his hind legs, there is a chance the collar will get caught, which may choke him. A breakaway collar, designed to break open when pressure is applied, will help prevent such accidents in an unsupervised yard.


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Flint River Ranch Dog Food

We are very excited to announce that we just became a distributor for Flint River Ranch !

For people who don't know this brand, it is a super premium all natural dog food which currently comes in 3 different flavors (chicken, lamb, trout) and has a unique baking process which leads to a greater degree of food absorption. Dogs really love it !

If you are looking for the very highest quality canine and feline food, don't go any further ! Give it a try !

You can order Flint River Ranch products directly from our website !

Old Navy New's Mascot

And the winner is..... Paco, from Venice Beach, Ca !!
CONGRATULATIONS !

Paco has that Old Navy Magic ! 2 years old male, laid back and fun loving, he's wagged his way into your heart - Paco perfectly captures the spirit and optimism of Old Navy.

He is the perfect new addition to the Old Navy family !

Old Navy New Mascot

Old Navy is counting the votes to see which lovable pup will be their next mascot !

Stay tuned and come back on the 26th ! We'll find out who the winner is !! Will it be Bean, Cooper, Data, Josie, Paco or Sandi ????

Tomorrow !!

Summer Dogs Days

If you have a funny picture of your dog playing at the beach, swimming etc..., we would love to see it !

When you can take your pooch with you to the beach, for instance, what do they do ?
Do they dig in the sand, do they play in the waves, lay in the sun ?

We would love to hear from you !