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Would You Carry Pepper Spray?

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:55:43 -0800

It's important to protect yourself and your pets from threats while on walks. You never know what you'll encounter strolling through an area with off-leash dogs or wild animals, and it's important to think about protection.

The idea of pepper spray was recommended in the comments of a past dealing with aggressive dogs post, and in Dean Koontz's A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog, he mentions the same thing. After his dog Trixie was bitten by a loose dog, he kept a bottle saying it "discourages any dog mid-charge but does no permanent damage." What's your take on packing a bottle and using it?

2009 American Music Awards: Selena Gomez

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:27:32 -0800

Adorable Disney-ite Selena Gomez always looks pretty and age-appropriate when she walks the red carpet. Tonight, she went elegant, wearing her curls in this lovely, loose bun and letting tendrils fall free to frame both sides of her face. I love that her eye makeup was extremely simple and that her lip gloss and blush were both almost sheer. I think she struck a good balance of red carpet glam and young-lady makeup, but what's your opinion? Is this just right for a 17-year-old, or is it too much?

Vote on all of my American Music Awards polls here!

Do Your Dogs Like Peanut Butter?

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:07 -0800

Whether a teeny spoonful of the real thing or as a flavoring in treats, would your pooches' noses wriggle at the nutty goodness?

Do You Take Beauty-Related Supplements?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

In a poll written a few years ago by my Stateside sis BellaSugar US, 46% of you felt that beauty supplements were a crock whilst, only 23% of you had even tried them. In my opinion, it takes more than just topical notions to have healthy and beautiful hair skin and nails. It matters what you ingest, and a well balanced diet, can mimic the effects of supplements.

I've used Phyto's Dietary Supplements for two months to help improve growth in my hair and nails, but all it did was cause irritation and spots on my face. However, tons of celebrities have had wonderful experiences with products like Rodial's Skinny Beach Sticks, as they curb the appetite and help to build up the tanning pigments in the skin to get you holiday ready.

Let me know how many of you use supplements and which ones you think work best.

Are Two Pets Easier Than One?

PetSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:40:22 -0700

Eva Mendes Shines in Chris Benz Paillettes: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:22 -0800

Paillette alert! Eva Mendes attended the Hollywood screening of The Bad Lieutenant wearing a Chris Benz multicolored, plunging paillette dress from his Spring '10 collection and Brian Atwood pumps. The dress is definitely eye-catching - different than what we're used to seeing her in. A few sparkles would do her good, but all-over paillettes are slightly overwhelming. And this coming from a gal who loves shine. What's your opinion?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! Also, don't forget to join my Love It or Hate It? group.

What's Your Take: Legal Ban on Declawing?

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:00:59 -0700

Considered mutilation by many, a simple mention of the word "declaw" warrants an adamant response from even nonfeline fans. Even though the vocal aversion to declawing is already a no-brainer to most of you, the recently proposed ban on the procedure here in SF has earned (what may appear to be) some unlikely challengers - the SPCA.
Even though the organization both opposes the procedure and doesn't practice onychectomy at its hospital, it doesn't agree with legal regulation and SFSPCA President Jan McHugh-Smith worries the proposed law could have other negative side effects:

"The SFSPCA is opposed to declawing . . . but we are concerned about the option being taken away from the guardian. They could potentially give up the pet, and it could end up in a shelter and end up being euthanized."

So the argument is not just about the morality of the procedure but on the involvement of politics in medicine and that city council members have no place regulating such procedures - what's your take?

Source: Flickr User Muffet

Would You Keep a Giant Cockroach as a Pet?

PetSugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:15:25 -0700

He's a contender. This giant burrowing cockroach made the news for (potentially) being the world's heaviest insect. Related to, but not the same as the roaches we see stateside, these creatures can range from 1 to 1.5 ounces
While it's not yet certain if Heathcliff measures up to the title, I'm torn between wanting to look away . . . and not being able to! As it turns out, in Australia, these popularish pets can cost up to 100 Australian dollars (about $85 in US) for two! They give birth to live young, care for babes in a burrow, and dine on easily attained fresh leaves - would you wish for one as a pampered pal, too?

Source: Cameron Richardson

What's Your Take: "Human" Names For Pets?

PetSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:42 -0700

While traveling with my parents several years back, they made some "grown-up" friends at the resort. Later, running into one woman by the pool, my mom introduced me. The woman's response upon hearing my name: "Ohhh, that's my dog's name."

She was lucky I didn't push her into the water. Anyway, my pooch has a non-traditional human name but I'm not opposed to "people" names, as long as I don't have a bad association with that same one. P.S., after you vote, don't forget to play our Wacky Cat Name game to see if you get any name inspiration!

Weigh In: Who Was the Ugliest of Them All?

PetSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:20:01 -0700

I know, I know, Pabst is pretty darn cute to many of us (myself included). However, since this year's Ugliest Dog title included a modeling contract, maybe it's his interesting look that prompted the victory? After all, several of the winners in past years have been Chinese Cresteds . . . and Pabst surely wouldn't be mistaken for that breed anytime soon. The final round came down to the Ugliest Purebred 2009 (that's Miss Ellie on the left), the Ugliest Mutt 2009, and any past title holders competing in the Ring of Champions (that's Rascal on the right). Who do you think deserved to win?