Top 20 Trends for Animals in 2007 (GALLERY)

These were the 20 most popular trends for animals in 2007, based on our traffic statistics.  If you have a something you’d like to submit to our ‘pet supplies and trends for animals’ category, you should Join FREE and start building a Trend Hunter portfolio.

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Top 20 Trends for Animals in 2007

1. Body Modifications For Pets - Cat Painting, Fish Piercing and Doggy Tattoos (GALLERY)

(Trend Junky) We’ve all seen or even know people who are addicted to body modification - from multiple piercings to tattoos and much more. But it seems some folks are taking this trend much too far and inflicting it on their pets. You can find everything from people who paint their cats, to those who pierce their… [More]

2. Animal Mutation - China’s Lucky Two-Faced Pig

(thischick) What’s in the water that we are seeing so many living examples of mutated animals?  Remember to cyclopse one eyed cat?  Well now there is a two headed pig.

2007 is the Chinese Year of the Pig. What does that mean exactly? I don’t know, but if you’re a pig born with two faces, it means you’re a supe… [More]

3. Zorses - When Zebras and Horses Have Unprotected Sex (VIDEO)

(Ben Preiss) A zorse is what happened in a German safari park when a zebra named Ulysses got hot to trot for a horse named Eclipse. To the park keepers’ surprise Eclyse the zorse was born and she is rare even among zorses. Zorses tend to have stripes on their entire bodies (see Gallery) not in patches like her… [More]

4. Toyger - New Cat Breed Might Eat You, But So Cute! (GALLERY)

(Jeremy Gutsche) It’s always fun to see breeders ‘playing God’ to see what sort of animals they can create.  The latest new breed is the Toyger, registered with TICA as a new breed of cat.  So far there are about 400 Toygers, although Judy Sugden, the breeder, is continuing to perfect the breed. [More]

5. Impossible Fish Tank - Air Seal Lets You Pet Your Fish (GALLERY)

(Jeremy Gutsche) This innovative fish tank uses a vacuum system to control the water pressure, enabling open air holes that you can use to pet your fish!  You can stick your hands into the holes without causing the water to flow out of the tank.  The innovation enables you to feed your fish directly from your hand. [More]

6. Hamster Powered Paper Shredder

(Hjortur) I had a mouse in my garage a few days ago and it ate part of an old book I have. I was not pleased. I saw this only as disastrous. But if I would have taken a look at that event with the eyes of a true innovator, I might have come up with the idea of the gadget presented here. While most of the gadg… [More]

7. Diamonds Made From Human Hair, Dog Fur and Cremated Ashes

(Trend Spotter) Now you can have your own hair, your puppy dog’s fur or your ex-love’s cremated ashes preserved in everlasting form: Have it made into a diamond.

A company in Russia will create a red, yellow or green diamond from a whole variety of interesting substances. [More]

8. Tattooed Pigs - Are Animal Tattoos The Next Big Thing? (GALLERY)

(Jeremy Gutsche) Are tattooed animals the next big thing? Wim Delvoye might answer, “Yes!” Wim is a Belgian artist who tattoos pigs, and even launched a whole farm dedicated to the cause.

Specifically, in 2005, Wim launched the Art Farm Pigs Growth Fund which includes three resident tattooists dedicated to the art… [More]

9. Cow Turns Carnivorous And Eats Live Chickens

(Trendopoly) A farmer in India was horrified to discover that his missing chickens were not to be blamed on local dogs. One of his cows was on the attack and had developed a habit of eating his chickens alive.

Why a vegetarian animal would display carnivorous behaviour is completely baffling to local veterinary… [More]

10. Pet Hair Purses (GALLERY)

(Fashion Spy) As much as you love your pets, dog and cat hair can be a real nuisance. Well, now there is a way that you can get rid of the pet hair around your home and keep you at the top of the fashion charts… at least among pet enthusiats.

Catty Shack Creations wants you to send your dog and cat hair clippi… [More]

11. Slentrol - Slimming Pills for Overweight Dogs

(Nigel Goodwin) The dieting and slimming craze has moved to a whole new playing field.

The world’s first weight loss drug for dogs—yes, dogs—has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Slentrol, made by pharma giant Pfizer, is intended to reduce appetite and increase fat absorption in canines. … [More]

12. Feral Children - Kids Brought Up By Animals (GALLERY)

(Trendopoly) Feral Children are kids that for whatever reason became lost from human society and were adopted by animals. There are lots of reports of monkeys and wolves adopting babies and raising them as their own. Some of the more bizarre stories include adoption of human children by panthers, ostriches, bear… [More]

13. Wigs For Dogs (Follow Up) (GALLERY)

(Bianca Bartz) Last year, Trend Hunter brought your Wigs For Dogs, and now it’s time to revisit because there are a lot more options, brought to you by Wiggles!

Fur the love of dogs, what will they think of next? As if the pet-pampering trends weren’t ridiculous enough, a Florida company has found its own niche i… [More]

14. Juicy Couture Dog Line - Juicy Crittoure (VIDEO)

(Glamboulevard) The Juicy Crittoure collection of dog apparel accessories and fragrances was launched yesterday at Juicy Couture’s Rodeo Drive store.

The lovely creators of Juicy Couture, Pamela and Gela, are introducing the first “couture fragrance for the decadent doggy.” The range includes Pawfum ($60), Sham… [More]

15. Luxury Travel for Pets - Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Las Cabos Mexico (GALLERY)

(Juan Carlos Bonilla) “Las Ventanas al Paraiso” at Los Cabos offers you a Pet luxury program so your pet doesn’t have to miss an extravagent experience.  Services for your pet include: a world class pet spa, pet massage, grooming and shaded pet cabana for the beach.

This hotel is a great option for a luxury vacations in… [More]

16. Hanging Fish Pod - Decorate Your Living Space

(thischick) Hanging fish pods are soon to be the latest craze in pet care and home decorating. It’s a dual-function product that gives your fish pet a nice stylish home while at the same time decorating your otherwise drab walls and causing alot of buzz among your guests. Who needs pictures on their walls in th… [More]

17. Tredmill for Mutts - The Dog Walker

(Chris Skleryk) Lets face it, in this busy world we live in we just may not have time to take the dog for a walk, or weather conditions may not permit...Or any other excuse you can think of to not get off your as*. But now you don’t have to worry about your pud getting pudgy because the God’s of lazy have sent us t… [More]

18. China Orders That Pet Dogs Be Killed! (GALLERY)

(Trendopoly) China has ordered that all pet dogs be killed in the city of Chongqing. Although working dogs will be spared, residents must give up their pets for extermination by March 15.

This shocking move by the Chinese government is part of an anti-rabies campaign, since three cases of rabies have turned up… [More]

19. Genetically Altered Muscles - Real-Life Mighty Mouse (GALLERY)

(Alex Cove) Se-Jin Lee, MD, PhD and colleagues at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at John Hopkins University have created freakishly strong mice. The scientists first blocked the protein myostatin, then overproduced the protein follistatin to produce a mouse with four times the muscle mass of n… [More]

20. Doggie Beer - Kwispelbier for Your Dog and Maybe You

(POPEYE) For beer lovers and thirsty dogs, there is now an option for hanging out together and sharing a brew. Let the party begin. According to newsbbc, “A small brewery in the Netherlands has launched a new beer designed to bring cool relief to thirsty dogs. Kwispelbier, marketed as “a beer for your best f… [More]