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Make A No-Sew Pet Bed

5:40AM December 27, 2011 | David Galloway

If your pet needs a bed, you can make one yourself, even if you don’t know how to sew. All you need are a couple of metres of fabric, a bag of batting, scissors and the ability to tie a square-knot. More »


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Don’t Do The Dumb Dog Christmas Gift Thing

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2:00PM December 21, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Bottom line: an iTunes card is an acceptable last minute gift idea or unexpected surprise present. A dog is not. More »


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Top 9 Ways To Upgrade Your Dog’s Life

2:00AM November 6, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We spend a lot of time talking about how to improve our own lives, but how about the lives of our pets? Today we’re looking at great ways to improve the life of your dog — which has its benefits for you, too. More »


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Remove Pet Hair From Carpet With Rubber Thongs

6:30AM October 29, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We’ve previously noted that rubber gloves are great for pet hair cleanup, but if you haven’t got a pair or want something a bit tougher, The Guardian points out that a pair of rubber thongs will do just fine. Instead of your feet, you just need to put them on your hands: More »


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Paws For Life Adds Cat Food

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3:30PM October 24, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Quick update: pet food delivery service Paws For Life has added cat food to its repertoire, a decision which the company attributes in large part to feedback from Lifehacker readers. Trying so hard not to make a crazy cat lady joke . . . [Paws For Life]


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Paws For Life Schedules Regular Pet Food Deliveries

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9:00AM October 14, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Good pet food isn’t cheap, and bulk bags of the premium stuff can also be a nuisance to lug home from the vet or pet store. Paws For Life lets you schedule a regular order of your furry friend’s favourite foodstuff, meaning you’ll never be racing off to the supermarket to grab an emergency can of food. More »


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Raise Your Pet’s Bowl Off The Ground For Less Mess

3:00AM October 5, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

A lot of animals make a big mess when they’re eating. Home design blog Stylelist Home suggests raising your animal’s bowl off the floor to both aid in digestion and keep the bowl from sliding around. More »


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Top 10 Ways To Upgrade Your Cat’s Life

6:30AM September 25, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We spend a lot of time talking about how to improve our own lives, but how about the lives of our pets? Today we’re looking at 10 great ways to improve the life of your cat — which has its benefits for you, too. More »


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Train Your Cat To Adjust To A New Place By Buttering Up Its Paws

1:30AM September 23, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you just moved and your cat is a little uncomfortable with his or her surroundings, there’s a way to facilitate a little tranquility. According to Instructables user kazmataz, you just need to add some butter to some paws: More »


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Help Your Dog Learn Better With Shorter, Spaced Training

2:30AM July 16, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Just as taking breaks helps humans be more productive and process information better, dogs train better with short sessions once or twice a week, rather than long sessions or daily drills, a study shows. More »