fink a lot

literature to duee.. on this thursday...omg..

dunno how i start n wut i hv to research on..
but actually i found it quite interesting wen i research things in the pet industrial,basically everything about pet, and get to noe how the industrial is booming..and i discover lots of remarkable designs..i was pretti amazed with them.. how people can think of that way..and wutz their intention..this had lead me to another further level of thinkin'..argh.
i couldnt find any book which is about pet + design..but i hv found lots of articles and blogs from designer, pet lovers, and random people.and i realize comments from the blog entry is pretti important coz u get to know wut others feel about the product, article......hmm...

keep goin''''''

remarkable designs part I

design i have neva seen,n i found it vy interesting.....

the gardern by catlivin.com
plants specially for cat, Healthy, edible grass in an attractive stainless steel container Like people, cats need vegetables in their diet to aid in digestion and to provide balanced nutrition. The garden supplies your cat with the tasty green grass that it craves, and gives cats a safe alternative to nibbling on your houseplants, which can be potentially toxic to them if swallowed. All you do to serve your cat is place the garden near their food dish or in some other place they'll find it


the ottoman by catlivin.com
specially design for cats..

Cat Livin has entered into an exclusive agreement with viesso of Santa Monica, CA to offer scratch-able ottomans for cat owners."Why fight it", says Jeremy, "cats are going to do what they want and we can't control a lot of that. When we came up with the idea it seemed really simple, finding someone who believed in it was more challenging. After several rejections from friends in the industry, viesso embraced the concept and was interested in working with us. We can now offer customers the ability to design their own ottomans from many colors. Viesso are experts in the furniture business and provide outstanding service and quality" says Jeremy.

The ottoman features extremely durable sisal exterior. The generous sizing measures 18"h x 18"w x 18"d. We have also finished the ottoman with a play or sleep access hole on one side. Two choices of feet are also available.






the climber by catlivin.com
i fink this is a very clever idea of using space..a door-mounted cat tree

Great products that encourage exercise, discovery, and mental stimulation don’t have to be an eye sore. Cat Livin understands that and has created the Climber for the enjoyment of both you and your cats. We don’t believe in hiding your cat tree when company comes over, or swapping an end table for one. Our cats are family and the climber lets them hang out with us on their terms.

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dog has game..
Ottosson's Zoo Active Products design a series of Dog Activity Toys,a line of games that ask your dog to combine wits, motor skills, and memory to get a treat. Forget mindless chewing and squeaking‚ these are toys that require your dog to think .da idea is "with the dog activity toys is to have a pleasant and rewarding time together with your dog."
but seriously do dog noe??or is juz a torture?

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natural tree furniture for your pets


eco design for pets.. made from Forest Stewardship Council certified lumber. They can last 8-10 years and are finished with a zero VOC paint and bee wax waterproofing. The top of your hound palace is then planted with local vegetation for a beautiful doggie atmosphere. Stephanie Rubin the creator and landscape enthusiast has patented her designs which are $1000-6000. Modern and ecofabulous!



prefab dog house..vy stylish
architectura
inspired by the work of frank lloyd wright, architectura is a pet house designed for dogs and cats. slatted walls on two sides provide excellent ventilation and a fun place for pets to hide but still see what's going on around them.



modern furniture for pets...I like these socially responsible and environmentally friendly cat beds by Marmalade Pets. it was made by cardboard, cat can scratch and sleep on it..

"GREEN OUR PET"

i found a few articles about greenin' our pet., and this particular one is vy interesting..

at 1st i was finkin' green our pet is about using eco-friendly product..lyk recycle material to make pet product, sustainable pet toy> make it out from rubbish, which is good for the earth, tell them about global warning..(funni*),organic pet food....

afta i read this article i found it is more than that...

How Green Is Your Doggie

DONE*

FINALLY FINSIH MAH PROPOSAL.....DRAFT .

the piece is much more difficult than what i thought at 1st...but i got more n more things to write during the process..interesting how it turns out like this in the end...betta make a plan b4 i get started..coz i got mixed up wiv wut imma gna say...newaiz...is tym for sleep now..lolz

dl from here

THINK LIKE A PET.
but how?

“The trend is for dog lovers to share their furniture with pets, not spend extra on separate, dedicated pet furnishings,” says Szabo, author of “Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share with Your Pets” (Bulfinch, 2005).

Can Cats Feel Emotion?
Many cat enthusiasts have long believed that their pets feel emotions. Six behaviorists share their opinions.

Based on feline physiology, it's probably realistic to assume cats feel emotions, John C. Wright, Ph.D., said. Cats are mammals, they have brain structures, and the way their brain works is similar to the way the human brain works, he continued.

Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, believes cats feel emotions. Although there is no way to tell for sure without talking to the cat, he says that in certain situations, their behaviors might be similar to how we would behave in that situation.

Cat therapist Carole Wilbourn said cats definitely have emotions. "They can express different moods happiness, sadness, rage that let me know. A cat acts the way it feels."

Cats feel every emotion humans feel, animal behaviorist Warren Eckstein said. "They may not react the same way, but they definitely feel the same emotions we feel."

On a less definitive note, Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., said cats probably experience emotions, but we can only infer from their behavior.

Cats feel emotions "but not necessarily in the same way we think of them," Debra Horowitz, DVM, DACVB, said. "There are emotional aspects to their behavior."
"A lot of problems arise," Eckstein said, "when owners don't realize the cat has a range of emotions and don't know how to react to the cat when it might be feeling anxious or depressed." These are emotions that he feels are common in cats. "When you take a cat into a home, you have to treat it like part of the family."

One of the hardest things for cat owners to understand is their pets' behavior. Wilbourn said certain behaviors express a cat's happiness, such as purring and relaxing their bodies. Dr. Hunthausen said fear is expressed through opposite actions, such as withdrawal and avoidance.

Cat owners are prone to ascribing human emotion to their cat's behavior. Dr. Hetts urges owners to use caution when doing this, because the interpretation of the animal's behavior may lead to punishing animals because they are convinced the animal acted out of spite, which is most likely not the case. Wilbourn noted that a cat isn't a person, but people and cats share emotions.

found an article about pet products by industrial design student.....vy interesting...http://www.dexigner.com/design_news/6054.html + http://www.gaiagino.com/

PETS?

wut is pet?according to da dictionary "An animal kept for amusement or companionship."

nah sure y i hv select this particular topic...i love pets..i love dog..but wut?
n wut imma gna do..OMG imma so confuseee..
wut can i write in this topic/practice...
is dere are limitation or is it too broad,but however, imma really keen on doing this?sud i jus go for it?or wut?wut wud others fink of mah thoughts...hmm....

wut sud i do....?