Archive for the ‘fish’ Category

Not to talk bad about myself, but my absolute worst quality is memory recall. I have no idea why (clearly if I could remember why, then it wouldn’t be my worst quality). I love to joke that I’m like a goldfish; picking up bits of information only to retain them for a fleeting moment before it is lost. I mentioned this the other day and a co-worker said in response to me, “You know, that’s a myth? Goldfish actually have a fairly good capacity for remembering things despite their tiny brains.” Well there goes my joke. So this week Raise A Paw dives in to find out, Are There Any Goods In A Goldfish Brain?

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With so many pet stories around the web each week it’s hard to keep up. Table Scraps is our weekly roundup of memorable pet news around the internet.

• Putting your mouth on a snout is something to shout about.  (ABC News)
• Clash of the titans:  Is Ryan Gosling cuter than a puppy?  (Jezebel)
• If your fish just spends its day swimming, it’s damn lazy.  (Practical Fishkeeping)
• A demonstration of cat-on-cat CPR is long overdue.  (Jezebel)
• Now you and your pet can suffer through flu shots, trips to the gynecologist and waiting in long-ass lines at the pharmacy together!  (Philly)
• The canine version of a streaker on the field and frankly, much more visually appealing.  (Yahoo!)

Image: Xenophos

I admit it, I totally judge a book by its cover. And by book, I mean products. I’ve been known to buy certain brands of coconut water, shampoo, chocolate, and lotion due solely to the well designed packaging it comes in. So, why not do the same with pet food?

Unfortunately, while the quality of pet food has improved over the years, the packaging it comes in has remained rather bland. While perusing the site Lovely Package though, I found a few examples of student design work that tackles this very dilemma. I can only hope some of the food manufacturers take a look at this concept work and are inspired to re-imagine their packaging.

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This “Bubble Tank” by Psalt Design was inspired by the shape of a bead of water before it rolls over an edge. It is also sure to freak out anyone who walks by and mistakenly thinks your fishies are about to fall off the table. The fishbowl recently made its debut at the Design Event MART in the UK and plans for its mass production are underway. Read the rest of this entry »