Archive for December, 2011

Cash-Sniffing Canines

Cash-Sniffing Canines

The U.K. has a pack of currency-sniffing dogs who picked up on the scent of £9.9 million (that’s USD $15.2 million!) this past year. The money they’re nosing out is generally related to crime, but we can all wish we could train our dogs to find that $20 we misplaced! http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gbsW39PLWS5XZ4SVMBbTegX8eTrw?docId=N0697481325169947667A


Can Your Cocakpoo Get the Flu?

Can Your Cocakpoo Get the Flu?

Yes, and so can all the other dog breeds too. But just like you, your dog can get a flu shot to stave off the stuffy nose, raspy cough and fever. It’s an especially good idea if your dog spends time in a doggie daycare or is booked for an upcoming kennel stay. http://theweek.com/article/index/222743/should-your-dog-get-a-flu-shot


To: You
From: Microdry Pet

To: You From: Microdry Pet


Happy Howlidays


365 Dog Days

365 Dog Days

The Bad Dog Calendar for 2012 is here. Based on the New York Times bestselling book called Bad Dog, this calendar features hilarious pictures of dogs behaving badly paired with the funny things they would say if they could talk. http://www.workman.com/products/9780761162209/


Hanukkah Hound

Don’t forget to shop for puppy before Hanukah begins. As this video shows, sometimes the dog is more appreciative of gifts than kids!


Pupulation Explosion

Pupulation Explosion

San Francisco officially has more dogs than children among its population! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/us/city-crackdown-looming-as-the-dog-population-rises.html


World’s Oldest Dog

World's Oldest Dog

At 26 years and 9 months old, Pusuke was the oldest dog in the world. Sadly, he passed away this week, but he lived more than 125 happy dog years with a family in Japan.


Parade Puppy

Parade Puppy

The Microdry Pet team is probably one of the only groups of people and pets who want to go to the office on Thanksgiving morning. That’s because the company HQ is right on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route. The team enjoyed a lovely breakfast and eye-to-eye views with the balloons that make the parade [...]