Bunny Goes to Town on Banana Treat

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Filed under: Small Pets, Funny Animal Videos

"Hey, Pete Cottontail, why can't you chew with your mouth shut?"
"I could if I wanted to. I'm just enjoying this banana. It's really good. You want some?"
"You seem to think it's perfectly OK to smack your banana and chew with your mouth open non-stop."
"I don't really think about it. I just chow down."
"I happen to think open-mouthed loud chewing belies a sense of self-unawareness that I can't respect."
"Hey, some people think the way I chew my food is really cute."
"Well, I sure would never chew with my mouth open and smack my lips."
"Maybe if you did, people would think you were as cute as me!"
"Man, you are snackin'!"

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Hairballs – 7 Tips to Solve the Big Hairy Deal

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Filed under: Cats, Pet Health

Amy D. Shojai is a certified animal behavior consultant and the award-winning author of 23 pet care books, including "Complete Kitten Care" and "Complete Care for Your Aging Cat."

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Many cat owners discover wads of wet fur -- hairballs -- late at night when they step on them with bare feet. Cats seem to instinctively choose to decorate the most stainable portions of the carpet.

It's normal for cats -- especially those with long fur -- to experience hairballs once in a while. Cats spend up to 50 percent of their time awake grooming, and swallow fur in the process. What doesn't end up in the litter box comes out the other end as nasty cigar-shaped hairballs.

But swallowing lots of fur isn't healthy, and hairballs are more than a nasty nuisance. Kitties that produce three or more hairballs a month should be checked by the vet to rule out other health issues. Hairballs cause diarrhea, appetite loss, coughing, retching, constipation -- or even deadly intestinal blockage. Cats have had hairballs as big as baseballs that require surgery to be removed! Most cases won't need surgery, though, and most hairballs can be easily eliminated. Refer to these tips to untangle your cat's hairball problems.

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Kathi Births Baby Hippo At Berlin Zoo

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Filed under: Exotic Pets, Pets News

At the Berlin Zoo, Kathi the hippo gave birth to a bouncing baby calf. We don't want to call her overprotective, per se, but Kathi literally pushes away her other kids, according to the zoologist.

Actually, yes, we will call her overprotective. She won't even let the baby's pop look at him. Although heaven knows he'll be paying for therapy bills for years to come.

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Yogi the Dachshund – Cute Pet of the Day

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Filed under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Cute Pet Name: Yogi

Location: Seattle, Wash.

Age: 2

Dog Breed: Shaded English Cream Long-Haired Miniature Dachshund.

Favorite Toy: Playground balls and furry squeaky toys.

Favorite Treat: Bully sticks.

Likes: Brie, foie gras, prosciutto, ice cubes.

Dislikes: Sushi bagels.

Weird Quirks: Yogi goes to sleep each night pretending to nurse a furry pink elephant that he has had since he was a puppy.

Fun Fact: He won the best pet trick at the dachshund parade for bouncing a playground ball off his nose like a seal.

Congratulations to our submitter, Soggydan. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Capybara Chews and Chews and Chews…

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So there's a lot of stuff going on around this capybara. We spot roosters, rabbits, and is that a peacock struttin' his stuff inside this gated area?

Passersby don't seem to notice (as they aren't at ground level, like we are, with the camera) that this capybara could seemingly care less. Bring on the noise, bring on the distractions, bring on whatever you want, but this guy's just gonna keep on chewing.

Is that gum in his mouth? Because, man oh man, it's got to be pretty dried out by now!

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Zootoo Review - 5 Great Pieces of Hiking Gear for Dogs

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Filed under: Dogs, Pet Product Reviews

Spring has arrived, bringing with it the joy of longer walks and hikes with your dog in the warm, seasonal climate. But the great outdoors also has some drawbacks -- such as pests, dirt, and sun -- that can make excursions with your pooch less pleasant.

Fortunately, many products on the market can help to make your dogs happier and more comfortable while hiking. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite pieces of hiking gear for dogs to keep your pets cheerful all along the trail.


Used on the job by working dogs, Doggles Protective Eyewear for Dogs helps to keep your pooch's puppy-dog eyes safe from sun and debris. The lenses offer 100-percent UV protection -- a welcome relief for your dog -- and the comfortable, clever design protects your pup's eyes from the irritating dust, sand, and dirt that can be kicked up during an active hike.


For keeping your dog motivated with an easy job and taking some of the load out of your own hiking gear, try the Wander Pack Adjustable Dog Saddlebag from Kurgo. This lightweight, adjustable pack is well-constructed and roomy. And the Wander Pack has several thoughtful design touches, such as reflective safety strips, water resistant material, and ample padding for your dog's comfort.

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Zootoo Review - 5 Great Pieces of Hiking Gear for Dogs

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Filed under: Dogs, Pet Product Reviews

Spring has arrived, bringing with it the joy of longer walks and hikes with your dog in the warm, seasonal climate. But the great outdoors also has some drawbacks -- such as pests, dirt, and sun -- that can make excursions with your pooch less pleasant.

Fortunately, many products on the market can help to make your dogs happier and more comfortable while hiking. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite pieces of hiking gear for dogs to keep your pets cheerful all along the trail.


Used on the job by working dogs, Doggles Protective Eyewear for Dogs helps to keep your pooch's puppy-dog eyes safe from sun and debris. The lenses offer 100-percent UV protection -- a welcome relief for your dog -- and the comfortable, clever design protects your pup's eyes from the irritating dust, sand, and dirt that can be kicked up during an active hike.


For keeping your dog motivated with an easy job and taking some of the load out of your own hiking gear, try the Wander Pack Adjustable Dog Saddlebag from Kurgo. This lightweight, adjustable pack is well-constructed and roomy. And the Wander Pack has several thoughtful design touches, such as reflective safety strips, water resistant material, and ample padding for your dog's comfort.

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Giovanna’s ‘Me and My Puppy,’ Hottest Track Since Rebecca Black

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Filed under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos

Rebecca Black has had her time to shine with her viral online hit, "Friday." It's been six weeks, and time moves quickly in the world of pop, so we've moved on.

Our new favorite pre-teen singing sensation is 10-year-old Giovanna, who has blessed the world with her hot new single, "Me and My Puppy." We're not sure who Giovanna is or where she came from, but we do know that "Me and My Puppy" is going to be the summer jam of 2011.

"(Me and my puppy)
Don't forget about the dogs in shelters
(Me and my puppy)
Waiting for someone to love them and give them a home"

That's catchy and responsible!

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Arsenic the Cat – Cute Pet of the Day

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Cute Pet Name: Arsenic

Location: Mosiac Feline Rescue, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Age: 2

Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair/brown tiger with white.

Favorite Toy: Arsenic enjoys playing with anything she can knock off a shelf, especially small balls.

Favorite Treat: Catnip!

Likes: She is very affectionate once she gets to know someone. She loves being scratched behind the ears and will often flop on her side to let people rub her tummy.

Dislikes: She can be very shy with new people, but after a few visits, she warms up.

Weird Quirk: She shares a room with three cats and they all love to spend the day on the highest shelf looking down on the people at the rescue.

Fun Fact: While her name sounds poisonous, she was named after the play, "Arsenic and Old Lace." a favorite of a staff member at Mosaic.

Congratulations to our submitter, cseeman. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Maru Meets Paper

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Filed under: Cats, Funny Animal Videos

We all knew this would happen. Eventually, Maru the box cat would tire of trying to squeeze into those tiny spaces because, seriously, how many times can you do that?

Well, good news. Maru has discovered paper, and it's opened up for him (and us) an entirely new world in which the Internet's most curious cat is all like, "What is the deal with this stuff?"

Here's hoping Maru recycles.

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