Third Edition of Your Pet Monthly: August 2009

Petting a wild cat.

Welcome to the third edition of your pet monthly. We have several great articles to share with you today. Be sure to check them out!

Family and Pets

• GP shares wag the dog posted at Manely Montana, saying, "life lessons learned from our dog"
• Jeffrey F posts the best vacuum for pet hair revisited posted at Who Moved My Bone?saying "Miele Vacuum Reins over Dyson."
• Silicon Valley Blogger presents the cost of living with pampered pets in luxury and some really weird pet products posted at The Digerati Life.

Pet Advice

• John Phillips explains Uno, Westminster Kennel Club, and Animal Employment Protection Act posted at The Word, saying, "Are you aware of the Animal Employment Protection Act?"
• Darwin presents how much is that puppy? The most detailed dog cost analysis you’ve ever seen posted at Darwin's Finance, saying, "Would you be surprised if I told you that puppy will cost you close to $100,000 over its lifetime? Well, don't be. This detailed analysis evaluates both the lifetime cost and Net Present Cost of that puppy - too many people naively buy a puppy without truly understanding the costs involved."
• Joe Tichio offers these animal quotes for the animal lover posted at Inspirational Quotes Blog, saying, "enjoy these inspiring quotes on amazing animals and pets."

Pet Care

• Lisa J blogs how to get your overweight dog healthy posted at FaithAllen, asking, "Is your dog overweight? Maybe these tips can help."
• 00FF00 presents basic pet care for dogs posted at ooffoo, saying, "A member of the ooffoo community and ex-animal-shelter-worker has created an extensive guide to dog health, care and training."
• Surbhi Bhatia writes about furry friends posted at The Viewspaper » The Viewspaper.
• Flea talks about prepping for your pets posted at Be A Survivor.
• Suburban Wife shares pledge pet hair fabric sweeper posted at Suburban Wife Life.
• The Pet Chatter blogs pet identification: microchip vs. tattoo posted at Pet Chatter, asking, "Permanent identification gives pet owners peace of mind. But what is the best option?"
• Big Larry writes helping your pet through a tough economy posted at Out of Debt Christian, saying, "Your cat may not have an investment portfolio, but that doesn't mean the recession isn't effecting them. Here's some great advice on how to save money on your pet without making sacrifices."

Pet Stories

• Banquet Manager posts my trip to COSTCO posted at So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager....
• marjorie presents Stewart the dog posted at Green Thinking Blog, saying, "My best friend Stewart and his first eco-friendly, organic dog bone (complete with squeakers). It's never too late to enlist your pet's help in preserving our precious ecosystem."
• The Pet Chatter shares my foray into fostering posted at Pet Chatter, saying, "Fostering an 80 lb bulldozer of a dog: An unexpected adventure."
• GP shares runnin’ free posted at Manely Montana, saying, "life lessons about running free from our horses."

Pet Training

• Surbhi Bhatia interviews co-founder of animal angels foundation posted at The Viewspaper » The Viewspaper.

Pet Medical

• Raising Whiskers presents cat pregnancy: labor signs and actual labor posted at Cat Care Tips, saying, "cats have different stages of pregnancy just like humans do."
• Debbie Foster asks what happens to your pet when you pass? posted at Pet Prattle and Products.

That concludes this August edition. Submit your September pet related blog articles to the next edition of your pet monthly using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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