Make Money off Your Pet Related Site

Making money from your website is as easy as placing a link. Unless you are very new to the web you should be familiar with affiliate programs by now. All you have to do is sign up as a publisher, affiliate, associate or whatever the program is calling it these days. Then pick and choose the advertisers that you want to promote. It is a good idea to pick stores that carry items related to your website.

In our case we would of course choose pet related online stores like DogToys.com and CatToys.com for the best dog and cat products. Take those two examples the first one DogToys.com is run through Commission Junction. So you first sign up for CJ.com then find the DogToys.com program inside your administration panel and a simple click of the button and you have applied for DogToys.com’s associate program. They will approve your site in a few days. Once that happens you can start placing links on your website.

So say you just finished posting a blog article on how much your dog loved Greenies treats since they reformulated them. Log in to CJ.com and create a link to DogToys.com’s Greenies page. People read your article, think they want to try them for their dog and click your link. You’ll now get a percentage of whatever they buy through that link. Pretty darned easy! And you will get your check once a month [if you meet CJ’s min. threshold].

CatToys.com is a little different. They run their program directly. It is done completely in house. They set up the link and send it to you. You place it on your site just like the other programs except now your payments are generated from CatToys.com and not CJ.com. You’ll get paid every quarter from CatToys.com.

So if you have a website or a blog that has anything to do with dog’s or cat’s what are you waiting for? Head on over to DogToys.com or CatToys.com and sign up now.

Join the Commission Junction Network as a Publisher and start making money today!

Unique Pet Products at Big Paw Designs

If you are looking for some unique gift items for yourself or your pet head to Big Paw Designs. They have people accessories as well as pet accessories.

And right now when you sign up for their newsletter you’ll get a coupon good for 10% off at BigPawDesigns.com. Use your savings to get your dog or cat a charm for their collars. Our favorite is the “Talk to the Tail” charm. This is so true, especially when it comes to cats. But the jewelry is not just for the pets, they have some for people too.

They also have information on dog & cat breeds, healthy eating, and rescues. If you are after a special treat for your best friend [either of the two or four legged variety] you’re sure to find something at Big Paw Designs.

FDA Expands Its Nationwide Warning About the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry's Food Products and Dog Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its July 18 warning to consumers. This expansion is for consumers and pet owners regarding canned food products and dog food produced by Castleberry's Food Company of Augusta, Ga., due to the risk of botulinum toxin. Castleberry's is expanding the recall to include all of the following canned products with all "best by" and code dates, and FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or eat any of the canned products listed in the table below.


Hot Dog Chili Sauces
Castleberry's Austex Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 30300-97101

Castleberry's Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 30300-99533

Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 30300-00101

Castleberry's Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 30300-07101

Castleberry's Bunker Hill Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 75266-04152

Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 11110-83942

Meijer Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 41250-85862

Food Lion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 35826-06911

Bloom Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 25439-92448

Thrifty Maid Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10 OZ
UPC CODES 21140-21367

Natural Balance Eatables dog food varieties:

Irish Stew with Beef Dog Food
15 OZ
UPC CODES 23633-59860

Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken Dog Food
15 OZ
UPC CODES 23633-59861

Southern Style Dumplings with Gravy with Chicken and Vegetables Dog Food
15 OZ
UPC CODES 23633-59862

Hobo Chili with Chicken Pasta Dog Food
15 OZ
UPC CODES 23633-59863


The agency is expanding its warning based in part on FDA test results and information obtained during a joint FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection of the Castleberry’s facility in Augusta, Ga.

Exposure to botulinum toxin can be fatal and two people in Texas and two people in Indiana remain seriously ill and hospitalized with botulism poisoning associated with eating Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce.

While the previous recall and the known illnesses are linked to "best by" dates of April 30 to May 22, 2009, the firm has extended the recall to include all products listed irrespective of "best by" date. The firm is cooperating with FDA in the recall of these products and has ceased processing and distribution.

In addition, Castleberry's is recalling other products containing meat, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is also warning the public not to eat certain brands of Castleberry's products containing meat. The list of these USDA-regulated products can be viewed at this link to the USDA website: ...Recall_033_2007_expanded/index.asp

Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these products should throw them away immediately. Double bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Additional instructions for safe disposal can be found at www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm.

Retailers that have any of these products are asked to assure that they are removed from use and do not accidentally get reintroduced for sale, service or donation. Do not puncture cans or open them in any way for disposal as this will create a potential health hazard. (More information for retailers and foodservice establishments.)

Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans can begin from 6 hours to 2 weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body, affecting the shoulders first then descending to the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, calves, etc. Botulism poisoning can also cause paralysis of the breathing muscles which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who show these symptoms and who may have recently eaten one of the Castleberry’s products currently under recall should seek immediate medical attention.

The disease has only been seen occasionally in dogs. Ferrets are highly susceptible to botulinum toxin. The incubation period can be 2 hours to 2 weeks; in most cases, the symptoms appear after 12 to 24 hours. Botulism is characterized by progressive motor paralysis. Typical clinical signs may include muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, chewing and swallowing, visual disturbances and generalized weakness may also occur. Death usually results from paralysis of the respiratory or cardiac muscles. Pet owners who have used these products and whose pets have these symptoms should contact their veterinarian immediately. At this time we are not aware of pet illnesses associated with these products although we recommend that all these products should be discarded.

Castleberry's recommends consumers with any questions or concerns about this recall should go to Castleberry’s website (http://www.castleberrys.com/) or call Castleberry’s consumer hotline at 1-800-203-4412 or 1-888-203-8446.

Consumers with questions can call FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.