Pet marketing, and the evils thereof

There are a lot of objectionable things about my job and the work I do, but my review of today's mail, which included the October issue of several pet marketing publications has given me a valuable tool in coping. All I have to do is remember that at no point does my job require me to dress dogs in Elvis costumes with Doggles (Doggles are glasses for dogs. I shit you not). Therefore, my job could not possibly be that bad.

I don't understand the urge to clothe one's dog. A doggie sweater on a hairless breed, I can sort of see, but in general, just for appearence? Seriously, who thinks dogs enjoy this?

Pet marketing, and the evils thereof

There are a lot of objectionable things about my job and the work I do, but my review of today's mail, which included the October issue of several pet marketing publications has given me a valuable tool in coping. All I have to do is remember that at no point does my job require me to dress dogs in Elvis costumes with Doggles (Doggles are glasses for dogs. I shit you not). Therefore, my job could not possibly be that bad.

I don't understand the urge to clothe one's dog. A doggie sweater on a hairless breed, I can sort of see, but in general, just for appearence? Seriously, who thinks dogs enjoy this?

Something useful I learned today:

From DVM Newsmagazine:

Some candies prove toxic for dogs

Xylitol, a sweetener found in certain sugar-free chewing gums and candies, can cause serious or life-threatening problems for pets, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Dogs that ingest significant amounts of candies made with the sweetener can develop a sudden drop in blood sugar, which could result in depression, loss of coordination and seizures, says Dr. Eric Dunayer, consulting veterinarian in clinical toxicology for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

"These signs can develop quite rapidly, at times less than 30 minutes after ingestion of the product, he says.

Some data appears to point to a possible link between xylitol ingestion and the development of liver failure in dogs, Dr. Dunayer says, but no firm conclusion can be made at this time.

Something useful I learned today:

From DVM Newsmagazine:

Some candies prove toxic for dogs

Xylitol, a sweetener found in certain sugar-free chewing gums and candies, can cause serious or life-threatening problems for pets, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Dogs that ingest significant amounts of candies made with the sweetener can develop a sudden drop in blood sugar, which could result in depression, loss of coordination and seizures, says Dr. Eric Dunayer, consulting veterinarian in clinical toxicology for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

"These signs can develop quite rapidly, at times less than 30 minutes after ingestion of the product, he says.

Some data appears to point to a possible link between xylitol ingestion and the development of liver failure in dogs, Dr. Dunayer says, but no firm conclusion can be made at this time.