| It's no secret that Americans love their pets. In fact, | | | | andgourmet treats just yet, start small. For example, |
| we spendbillions of dollars every year on feeding, | | | | whentraveling with your cat, buy something better |
| grooming, and vetvisits, as well as toys and other | | | | than your typicalcarrier. When shopping for pet |
| pampering supplies. Chancesare your town even has | | | | transportation, look at theproducts carefully, and ask |
| some kind of gourmet retail outlet for dogand cat | | | | yourself if you would be comfortableriding in that for |
| treats. | | | | so many hours. If the answer is no, your catprobably |
| It's a fact that the pet industry is booming and | | | | won't be that comfy either. |
| shows no signsof slowing down. In fact, it has | | | | When taking Fido for a walk, think about that collar |
| actually become stylish forpeople to pamper their | | | | and leash. |
| pets with playthings, carriers, treats,and more. As | | | | Don't you think it would hurt to wear that tight |
| you walk down the street or watch celebrities on | | | | collar,especially with the tension of a leash? Instead, |
| TV, you'll see more and more people who love to | | | | why not investjust a little bit more in a harness-style |
| adorn theirbeloved dogs or cats with shiny | | | | restraint that allowseven distribution of that pressure. |
| accessories or outlandishoutfits. | | | | And if you really love yourdog, buy one that sparkles |
| Not everyone wants to carry their dog in their purse | | | | or shows a bit of personality. |
| the way | | | | As any pet lover knows, dogs, cats, and other |
| Paris Hilton has been doing, but more and more of us | | | | animals all have adistinct personality, just as we do. |
| arediscovering that our pets need plenty of love and | | | | We all want our cars,homes, clothing, and accessories |
| attention, justlike kids and adults require. | | | | to display a bit about who weare and what we like, |
| If you're not ready to spoil your pet with lavish gifts | | | | and our pets deserve the same. |