Uber-Review: When it comes to pets, dogs are sooooo much better than cats in all ways but one: they don’t really care where they take a crap. You take them for a walk and they will go out of their way to drop a fresh, juicy turd at their earliest convenience. If you are civically minded, that means pulling out a plastic bag and trying to scoop up the poop without touching it (not as hard as it sounds, trust me) – or you could leave it there and risk fines and scorn… or you could spend $100 and carry around a ridiculous looking dog dung vacuum from Hammacher Schlemmer.

The Dog Dung vacuum features a battery-powered 30,000-RPM motor that can get 50 suctions out of a single 12-hour charge.

Gizmodiva: Who said black tie affairs are not for dogs? Your dogs can dress extremely sophisticated and formal too. You might not own a tie, but you can certainly buy one for your dog and send it to a classy dinner party. Or when you are headed of to a black tie event, there’s no reason why your dog won’t accompany you! This velcro collar and tie turns your mutt into a yuppie or refined canine gentleman. The collars and ties are available in many colors and patterns. Your dog will happily go with you to a fancy restaurant now!

Now its no longer true that Singaporeans live in high rise flats built by HDB in Singapore. You can build one for your pet fishes too! Anytime anywhere!

Stack these cube shaped fish bowls on top of one another to create a modern high-rise for your fish collection. Perfect for aggressive fish like bettas, or other aquarium lone rangers.

Through our new company LiveWell Pet Products we launched the PawsOFF Protective Bed Cover, which is a cover that goes overtop your pillows and comforter to protect it from your pet’s fur, odor, germs, slobber and stains. You can visit PawsOFF to view our commercial and see the product in action. The PawsOFF Protective Bed Cover is the last thing to go on your bed in the morning. The fitted corners give the cover a snug fit and the four elastic garters ensures the cover stays on the bed no-matter how much digging, bitting and pulling pet’s dish out. The high grade multi-fiber fleece material makes the cover strong and durable to withstand digging and clawing. It is the perfect solution for saving your beautiful bedding from pets or t... Read more »

CNNMoney: In its first-ever toy created for the canine community, Mattel is introducing a product called "Puppy Tweets” that meshes the hugely popular Twitter with consumers’ love of pets.

Puppy Tweets is a plastic tag with a sound and motion sensor that you attach to your pet’s dog collar and connect its USB receiver to your computer. Then you create a Twitter account for your dog and enjoy updates all day from Sparky or whatever its name is on your computer or smartphone.

The tag is set with several pre-recorded tweets that are triggered by the dog’s activities. So if he’s running around, you... Read more »

Halifax Courier UK: Natural skin treatments have been launched by a company passionate about animals and its eco-friendly approach.
Mags and Graham Roxburgh, who care for a host of animals in Holywell Green, poured months of hard work into researching and creating a mix of natural products to create what they say is a non-chemical based cure for horses infected with "sweet itch”.
The tests by the couple’s company, Stable Environment Ltd, have led to the launch of the Ultimate Two-in-One Fly Repellent and Skin Tonic.
Managing Director Mrs Roxburgh had already learned how essential oils could heal and prevent skin disorders in both humans and animals as a trichologist of 15 years. And it was these techniques, as well as those picked up as a qualified aroma... Read more »

CoolHunting: The Sleepypod is a new pet carrier that creates a more enjoyable and safe experience for your pet when on the road. A great alternative to the pet-in-your-purse method, it also doubles as a bed by removing the top.
Currently there are no safety standards for pets, making the Sleepypod, built to withstand a 24 mph impact while strapped in with a seatbelt, the first of its kind. And while it may not be ideal for people who use public transportation or walk, it’s perfect for longer-distance hauls, whether stowed under an airplane seat or strapped into cars