Return Address Stamps Perfect for the Dog Lover

lab2Tired of those old boring return address labels? Well, Mommy Pads & More has a stamp in every style for every personality. Their dog-themed stamps are a perfect way to show your love for Fido while sending your things out in style.  If you have a particular breed in mind, just email them for a custom creation. The cool thing about these fun self-inking stamps is the fact that they last for over 10,000 impressions and they also come in a variety of ink colors. The stamps retail for $31.99 and if you use the discount code PETS you can receive a 15% discount at checkout.  This online store also has unique personalized “pet pads”and note cards made especially for people who love their fur babies.  I say a must-have for any pet parent.

Today is National Puppy Day!

I just discovered that today, March 23rd, is National Puppy Day.  This day is recognized annually to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. It’s also a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further the mission for [...]

Wags Speak Louder Than Words

A new survey by Pup-Peroni® dog snacks revealed that the majority of canine pet parents believe they can communicate with their furry friends perhaps even better than with their human best friends. The survey found that, despite the obvious language barrier, dogs and their pet parents understand each other. Nearly three in four (74 percent) pet parents [...]

Weekly Link Round-Up: 03/19/10

Where do your pets sleep? USA Today wants to know! [Paw Print Post]
Snap some pics and find out if your buddy could be the next Cute Pet of the Day! [Pet Sugar]
New website brings Amber Alert concept to lost pets. [Dig Triad]
Sunset Magazine presents a list of the 100 of The West’s Best Pets. [Sunset]
Don’t [...]

Poop Freeze Takes Poop and Scoop to the Next Level

Poop happens. Poop Freeze Aerosol Freeze Spray is the first freeze-spray aerosol made for animal waste pick-up. The company claims you just frost and toss! It is completely non-flammable and it cools pet waste down to 62° F. It is even evironmentally friendly with no CFCs to destroy the ozone. You don’t need to worry about using it [...]

Snow Dogs Chill out in Man Sled Race

Talk about a role reversal. Snausages dog treats held a pretty crazy event last week in Anchorage, Alaska called the “Snausages Man Sled Race.” Four teams of humans pulled sleds with dogs as the mushers and raced across a frozen pond to win money for the pet charity of their choice. The red team came in first, and [...]

Dog Saves Life of 3-Year-Old Girl

Three-year-old Victoria has a lot to to be thankful for, especially her Queensland heeler named “Blue”.  The toddler wandered away from her home in Cordes Lake and next thing you know she was lost in the woods with only her t-shirt.  Her parents soon realized she was missing and the search was on.  15 hours later she was [...]

Weekly Link Round-Up: 03/05/10

The Iditarod is almost here! Kate Kelly provides a brief history. [Huffington Post]
Veterinarians work hard to make anesthesia safer for pets. [San Francisco Chronicle]
Lawyers for pets? In Switzerland, citizens are thinking that might be a good idea. [UK Guardian]
So your dog’s teeth got the best of him — what’s the etiquette after the bite? [Paw [...]

Misspurrrceptions about Cat Nutrition

Usually, I write about anything and everything dog-related, but since February is National Cat Health Month, I felt it was a great opportunity to remember our favorite felines and highlight important factors in cat nutrition. A nationwide survey commissioned by 9Lives®, of feline pet parents across the country, found that an overwhelming 94 percent of American cat owners [...]

February is Pet Dental Health Month

It’s important to remember to keep your canine companion’s teeth clean and healthy all year round.  This month is a good reminder though, on just how important it really is.  Oral hygeine can be easily overlooked, but it is an essential part of caring for your pet.  We all know our furry friends can often have “doggie breath”, I [...]