The good folks at iRobot, makers of Roomba vacuum cleaners and several military robots, have created a machine that’s navigated not by robotic software, but a hamster franctically spinning in a ball.
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Hamster-Powered Vacuum Cleaner
Published in March 5th, 2009
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Swarovski Cat Door Contains Over 1000 Crystals
Published in March 4th, 2009
It’s billed as the latest ‘must have’ pet accessory that will brighten up any back door. The only problem is, the Swarovski crystal-encrusted cat flap will set you back over $1400.
The design currently generating the most interest is, apparently, the one encrusted with more than 1,000 Swarovski crystals.
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Web-Site Provides Source Of Herbal Pet Remedies
Published in March 3rd, 2009
If you’ve never tried herbal remedies for pets, you may be in for a big surprise. There are numerous personal testimonies out there singing the praises of the natural power of herbal supplements to treat everything from arthritis, to natural pest control, and even to help speed along recovery from illness or injury.
One reputable source of herbal [...]
Company Matches Dog DNA To Dog Poop
Published in February 26th, 2009
BioPet Vet Lab, developed a DNA-based system to help apartment managers and town administrators catch miscreants who ignore pooper-scooper rules. The system, called PooPrints, collects saliva swabs from every dog in a participating area and registers the DNA in a central database. When residents find dog droppings, they mail them to BioPet. Technicians then match [...]
Pet and Product News Commentary, Week of 2/14/09 - 2/20/09
Published in February 25th, 2009
Last week’s commentary had little in the way of lightheartedness. This week we go the other way.
For those of us who thought that pet fish were to be appreciated only for the serenity they bring with their graceful flowing motions in a tranquil aquatic environment, prepare to have your mind changed. Intelligent, skilled, funny and [...]
