Monday, July 17, 2006
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) is a fatal disease that only affects pugs. Village of Hope is a great resource completely devoted to educating others about PDE and raising money to research this deadly disease. Village of Hope is a great place to start in finding out more about Pug Dog Encephalitis or to connect with others who have witnessed first-hand the affects of this disease.
Friday, July 14, 2006
The ASPCA has posted a new news alert about the dangers of acetaminophen to pets. It is worth checking since Acetaminophen is a common staple in most households. The alerts also gives tips on what to do if your pug accidentally ingests Acetaminophen.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Get your pictures ready because it is almost time to kick off the Owned By Pugs 2007 Calendar Contest! The contest will officially start on August 1, 2006 and we will accept submissions until August 31, 2006.
So get ready to submit all of those adorable pictures of your pug. And if you haven’t captured that perfect shot yet, don’t worry there is still time. Also, be sure to check out this month’s Daily Tip Special - Take Better Pictures of your Pug.
We can hardly wait to get things started! Check back in a few weeks to find out the complete contest details.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Zack isn’t a pug, he is a very special 10-year-old Yorkie that had a pacemaker installed a few weeks ago. The surgery cost Zack’s owner $3000, but she insists that it was worth every penny. Read Zack’s complete story.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
If you are looking for a unique gift or a special treat for your pug check out the PhotoTreat offered by My Dog’s Bakery.
When you order a PhotoTreat, you can have your favorite picture printed on the bone. As you can see, we had a couple of treats made up with the Owned By Pugs logo and one with my favorite picture of Henry printed on it. The entire treat, including the photo, is edible and the treats currently come in two delicious flavors - Alaskan Salmon and Roast Beef and Potato.
These unique treats not only look superb but they are yummy too! PhotoTreat are something your pug is sure to enjoy!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
An interesting article on how many families are incorporating their pet’s need in the design of their home. If you are looking for some inspiration for your own home be sure to check it out.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Friday, June 23rd is Take Your Dog to Work Day. If your boss will allow it, take your pug to work with you and show them just how hard you work to be able to buy those gourmet treats!