Pets

Pet-Proof Your AV Gear For Fun and Profit

Unless you want to spend money on replacing your AV gear or replacing your pet, you're going to have to protect one from the other. Sound & Vision Mag has seven suggestions on how to do just that. Among them are wrapping up your rat's nest of wires behind the TV, placing a ScatMat (not what it sounds like) to gently shock little animals that step near your goodies, shielding your screen and hiding your remotes. Sounds like a pretty good warmup for when you have to baby-proof your AV gear a few years down the line. Especially with that ScatMat thing. [Sound And Vision]

4:30 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Jason Chen
2,496 views, 32 comments

Latest by frigg: @johnnyabnormal: nice! more »

bad ideas

Water Resistance Treadmill for Dogs Should Have PETA Up in Arms

We've seen water resistance treadmills before, but those were for people. What about for dogs? Clearly, a water resistance treadmill for dogs is an absolute necessity in this day and age. I mean, how else can you possibly keep your dog fit and trim while also instilling a lifelong fear of water and enclosed spaces? It's just perfect. [Product Page via BornRich]

12:30 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Adam Frucci
5,886 views, 38 comments

retromodo

Hamster Wheel Powered Toy Car

Here's a old but good idea in honor of Fuzzywuzzymodo: power a toy car by hamster. The Flintstones would approve. I personally think its a better use of hamster power to rig a traditional gerbil wheel with a generator capable of charging a battery which in turn can charge a USB device. I mean, how else are the vermin going to pay their rent? Vid after the jump. [PetGadgets] More »

10:23 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Brian Lam
3,928 views, 36 comments

question of the day

Question of the Day: Will Robotic Pets Ever Replace The Real Thing?

We have seen creepy robotic cats, dogs and even parrots. It may seem ridiculous to think that these types of toys will ever make the jump from novelty to full-fledged replacements for our beloved pets, but lets face it—you're lazy. Think about a future without walking dogs, scooping poop or the emotional pain that comes with owning a cat that doesn't care whether you live or die. One day it may truly become possible to own the perfect robotic pet. So, the question is do you think these robo-pets will ever replace your fuzzy best friends? More »

8:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,752 views, 40 comments

Latest by Torley: I had a pseudo-fuzzy feeling this thread would have PDK references! more »

fuzzywuzzymodo

Infinity Aquarium Is a Goldfish Freedom Simulator

Your goldfish may never truly be free, but if you had one of these infinity aquariums you can trick them into thinking they are thanks to a design that "loops the fish around in an infinite tunnel of water and glass." It's like a mini fortress of solitude for your little underwater friends—giving them a life precious semi-freedom before you unceremoniously flush them down the toilet. Not surprisingly, the "Swimming Around In Circles" aquarium is only a concept at this point. More »

7:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,262 views, 31 comments

Latest by Bloodboiler: It's not much use as an aquarium, but it is a nice metaphor for life. You swim around in complex and confining environment while shit you cant clean up, builds up. Thankfully your life is short and you don't remember more »

fuzzywuzzymodo

Gizmodo Animal Day (Just Because)

I asked Wilson why we had two animal posts on the page, back to back. Seems like overload on critters. But then I kind of remembered I really LIKE animal + gadget stories. I mean, FuzzyWuzzyModo was my idea, and all. So, I think we'll do a few more posts like this, for the hell of it, on this slow news day. Look, a polar bear pretending to be on the phone! Leave a caption! [Photo via Dark Roasted]

2:21 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Brian Lam
3,943 views, 36 comments

Latest by Evil_Snow_Man: "I haz ur Bukkit!" more »

bad ideas

Kitty Tanning Bed is a Bad Sign for Humanity

This is a tanning bed for cats and dogs. Also, it is a sign of the apocalypse and/or the downfall of the American empire. Because really, when you're tanning your pets, you don't deserve to have any influence over the rest of the world. You're officially an idiot. More »

10:40 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Adam Frucci
10,077 views, 52 comments

Latest by Gary_7vn: @cissyrene: You could make one real easy, all you need is an IR lamp, and a regular cat bed. more »

gadgets

Pet Pavillion: Luxury Pet House Or Doggie Death Chamber?

It may look like a pet microwave, but the Pet Pavilion is actually a luxury pet house designed to pamper your pooch and keep it healthy. As you might suspect, this device is loaded with features that surpass the living conditions of most humans—never mind your average pet. Features include: PC-based incubation process management, ideal temperature and humidity limits, a built-in infrared radiation and carbon heating element, an antibiotic air filter for removing dust, a carbon filter for odors and a solenoid valve for "medical treatment." More »

7:30 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,464 views, 28 comments

Latest by AmericanSplendor: Just set it and forget it! You can cook two whole chickens in that thing. more »

pets

Training Goldfish is a Sad, Sad Practice

Are you one of those lousy parents that won't buy a dog for your kids but try to pass off a goldfish as a pet that's just as good? Well, if you want to help your case that fish are just as fun as an adorable golden retriever, there's the R2 Fish School. It'll let you train a goldfish to do such tricks as play basketball and swim around objects in its tank. The excitement never ends, as the ridiculous instructional clip after the jump demonstrates. More »

5:00 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Adam Frucci
9,221 views, 47 comments

Latest by iTheophilus: I have also seen a fish waiting in line. To get cleaned. A giant moray eel it was. Can't remember what sort of fish was in front of it in the line, though. more »

gadgets

Oxygen Dog House: An O2 Buzz for You and Your Pooch

We have heard about the potential health benefits of inhaling pure oxygen since the 90's—but in Japan this fad is still going strong. In fact, they are getting their dogs involved with products like this new O2 Doghouse. Marketed as a "dog hospital" of sorts, the O2 Doghouse will deliver 100% pure oxygen to your sick pooch while he rests inside. And the best part is that you can hit the generator as well—so both you and your dog can relax side by side. Now that is what I call bonding. [Trends in Japan via DVICE]

8:30 PM on Fri Mar 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,423 views, 14 comments

Latest by boomersooner9133: @omureadhaigh: yes oxygen is an accelerant i knew that and that you cant have a flame in a pure oxygen environment but seeing as the possibility of leak into a non pure oxygen environment is highly plausible its still more »

animal welfare

Hot Dog Temperature Alert System for Car Owners too Stupid to Have Pets

If ever I want to give my late, unlamented sister-in-law—she's not dead, she's just not my sister-in-law any more—a present (other than a punch in the chops) then I need look no further than the Hot Dog Temperature Alert system for cars. Install it, turn it on, and if the temperature rises above a preset one, then the windows roll down automatically, the horn sounds and a man in uniform appears as if by magic with a red hot poker that he rams up your ass. Okay, so I made that last bit up, but here's a story about my late (I wish) unlamented sister-in-law that you might enjoy. More »

9:17 AM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Addy Dugdale
4,213 views, 12 comments

Latest by valarmorghulis: Small world, I know some people studying the Wild Dogs in Botswana. more »

gross

Dead Dog Sweaters May Not Be the Best Way to Remember Your Pets

Beth and Brian Willis really loved their dogs Kara and Penny. They were very sad, understandably, when they died. What did they do to remember them? Frame a photo of their beloved pups? No, that's too normal for these two. They decided to make sweaters out of the fur of their dead pets. Yes, I said sweaters out of their dead dogs. More »

10:30 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Adam Frucci
13,526 views, 72 comments

dogphone

Chat to Your Mutt with the DogBone Speaker Phone

Missing your dog while being away from home wouldn't be a problem if the DogBone Speaker phone concept ever became a reality. Think of it as a two-way reassurance device: you call it up and your dog gets to hear the familiar sound of your voice, while you get to hear its happy barks. It's a cute idea, but we remain worried about the Pavlovian angle—it can't be good to condition your dog to chew on something your voice is coming out of, can it? [Idealist via Dvice]

11:30 AM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,421 views, 10 comments

Latest by IDee-Objects: We had a look at the dog cell phone you mentioned but question if some dogs might attack a person trying to catch them and then use a cell phone attached to their necks. The development of the "Home Alone Bone" more »

creepy love

Remote Pet Feeder: Dish Out the Food and Watch Precious Eat From Around the Globe

Using Ergo Pet Feeders and INSTEON home control technology, creepy pet lovers can feed their precious animals and watch them eat from anywhere in the world. Now that is what I call a vacation! More »

7:10 PM on Tue Jan 29 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,061 views, 34 comments

Latest by henko: imagine: if one big dog have a big appetite, then rush to the glass pot, and smash it to floor and with all effort trying to get the food he want, end of that gadget story... :P (at least i can more »

pet pleasures

Cool&Hot Comfort Pad Keeps Your Bitch Warm

If your dog is crap at thermoregulation, you are going to need to give the little tyke a hand. The Cool&Hot comfort pad not only comes with a fantastic PR image, but it will also allow your pet to get all cuddled up and warm in the winter, or remain as cool as a corpse throughout the summer.
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9:00 PM on Sat Jan 19 2008
By Haroon Malik
7,021 views, 33 comments

brush aside

Pull Your Dog's Hair Out with the Pet Furminator

Dog or cat hair problems? The Pet Furminator somehow gets to the undercoat where hair is matted, leaving the shiny topcoat untouched. Looks like a great way to solve that problem of furballs and hairs sticking to everything in your abode, including you. Or, you could solve the problem by just not living with a bunch of animals. Heck, you could just take a cue from the cuisine of some foreign countries, where uttering the sentence "I had a dog" isn't a wistful reminiscence, but refers to last night's dinner. After all, it's all protein. [Hardware Aisle]

11:47 AM on Fri Jan 11 2008
By Charlie White
9,637 views, 59 comments

Latest by petsgalore: I have two 17 year old persians. One has a really thick coat and his skin is like butter. His sister hates to be combed. I stopped taking them to groomers because they always got knicked ... and they only more »

review

Lightning Round: Zoombak GPS Tracking Device

The Gadget: Startup Zoombak is offering two new GPS-enabled trackers that use GSM cellular networks to report their whereabouts. One is for pets, intended to be worn in a nylon pouch on the collar of your dog (or large cat?). The other is for cars, so you can keep tabs on your teenager, at least until they wonder what the device with the blinky green light is doing. More »

8:00 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Wilson Rothman
4,383 views, 7 comments

moggy mod

Cat Bed Made from Old Computer Monitor

Geek cats might appreciate this bed made from an old computer monitor and costing around $40. The modder made good use of the letters from an old keyboard, as well, as you can see from the gallery below.

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7:20 AM on Mon Dec 3 2007
By Addy Dugdale
4,790 views, 22 comments

Latest by wayneinvt: Best use I've ever seen for a Mac. more »

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