Posts for March, 2010

Coolest Dog Photo Contest

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

All dogs are cool. Some are cool because they warm our hearts. Some cool dogs are athletes who amaze us with fantastic feats of physical prowess. Some are cool because they’re handsome or ugly or creative or smart or stubborn or funny.  Maybe they’re cool because they can perform cool tricks. But, in our opinion, ALL dogs are cool, and all dogs are unique.

Here’s your chance to show off your cool dog in the Surfpet Coolest Dog Photo Contest. Fill out the brief entry form and upload a photo of your cool dog. Photos may be posted between March 16, 2010 and April 17, 2010.

Once the submission phase is complete, we will open up the entries to voting between April 18, 2010 and April 30, 2010. Winners will be announced on May 1st.  Anyone can vote once per day  for up to three photos. The entry with the most votes wins a $100 Gift Certificate and will be featured on our home page! The runner up wins a $25 Gift Certificate.*

*please see official rules for complete details

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Is Your Pet’s Health at Risk?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The American Veterinary Medical Association has estimated that nearly 40% of the dogs in the United States are overweight. This common medical condition can lead to a variety of pet health related issues that contribute to a shorter life span including cardiac disease, arthritis, labored breathing, heat and exercise intolerance, respiratory conditions and compromised immune functions.

Most pets benefit from at least 45 minutes of moderate to strenuous daily activity. A regular walk is not always brisk enough or possible. Treadmill training can give a dog a great workout regardless of weather or environment, allowing owners to maintain consistent exercise regimens.

Why a Dog Treadmill?

Dog Treadmills Keep Pets Healthy – Mentally and Physically

Most pets don’t get the regular exercise they need. The dog treadmill training is a great alternative when you can’t get outdoors. Show dog owners have used treadmill training for years to increase muscle definition, tone and help focus their dog’s energy. It improves pet health, vitality and best of all – it can aid in increasing your dogs lifespan. A pet with excess energy can be destructive and a treadmill is a great way to keep your dog balanced. (more…)

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