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Stop in or contact us to order a doggie cake for pick-up in the store. (We need three business days to bake and decorate a cake). We also have pet-ID tags and lots more items to see and purchase in the store, so come by Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Doggie Cakes

Happy Hug your Cat Day

Who doesn’t love getting a hug? Well maybe your cat, instead of putting kitty in an uncomfortable snuggle consider other ways to interact with her and show her some appreciation on Hug Your Cat Day! Show kitty some love by brushing and petting her. Many cats love to be brushed and a good scratch on the back near the tail or under the chin are often favorite spots.  Wand toys with feathers, cat nip, etc. can be entertaining for both of you. Some cats even like to play fetch with a favorite toy. If you kitty loves a good cuddle, go for it...

Make Spring Cleaning Pet Safe

Spring is all about making a fresh start. Rituals to clear out the old and make room for the new as winter weather fades away. It’s important to recognize the potential toxic effects household cleaning products may have on our pets. Our cats, dogs and other companion animals live in a shared environment with us and are exposed toxic substances we use inside and outside our homes. Residues from cleaning products can end up in their skin, coat, eyes, nose, and throat. Ingestion of or contact with cleaning products can cause a variety of clinical signs in pets, including: Sneezing Coughing Nasal and ocular (eye) discharge Ptyalism (salivation) Emesis (vomiting) Diarrhea Anorexia...

Can you give your dog ice water?

 I am sure that you have  read on the internet that  ice water can cause  bloating or stomach  spasms in your dog.  Don’t believe everything  you read on the internet. According to Dr. Tina Wismer, medical director at the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, the information is false. “This is not true,” said Dr. Wismer. “Dogs do not bloat from drinking ice water on hot days… They can be given as treats or put in the water bowl. Some behaviorists even recommend freezing toys or treats in ice for dogs to chew on.” Bloat is most commonly seen in deep-chested large-breed dogs, Wismer...

DIY Dry Dog Shampoo

DIY Dry Dog Shampoo is a great way to keep you pooch smelling good and avoid over bathing. Over bathing can dry out their skin and leave them itchy. Recipe:1 Cup of Arrowroot powder1/2 Cup of Baking powder3 to 4 Drops of Lavender oil Mix ingredients together in a mason jar. Place lid on jar, poke several hole into lid. Shake shampoo on to dog, rub or brush into fur. Hug able Dogs! ...

Lost Sock Memorial Day – May 9th

If you participated in yesterday’s No Sock Day, you might need to also celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day. The day recognizes your drawer full of unmatched socks. Each unmatched sock represents a missing sock. We never throw away our unmatched socks. After all, it may show up someday. On Lost Sock Memorial Day, we suggest you spend a little time (as little as possible) searching for those missing socks.   Then, by all means, get on with your life. We encourage you to use this special day, to face the fact those sock are gone forever, and recycle the unmatched one as a pet...

January is National Soup Month

I know the month is almost over, but you can still make some yummy soup for your pup. My Dog’s Chicken Soup 3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces or unseasoned chicken leftovers 1/4 cup chopped carrots 16 oz of chicken broth (low sodium, best if homemade) 1/2 cup chopped sweet potato 1 cups of water 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 cups brown rice (uncooked) ** Please avoid onion they are poisonous to dogs. Also never give your dog chicken bones. Put it all the ingredients a crock pot and let it cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Let cool completely to room temperature before severing to your fur kids. If you would like to...

National Dress up your Pet Day – Jan. 14, 2015

National Dress Up Your Pet Day, an “unofficial” national holiday,  was founded in 2009 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist, Colleen Paige. Some pets like to get dressed up, others want nothing to do with it. Make something for them to wear or, go to a pet store and buy an outfit, but keep your pet’s comfort level in mind when involving him/her in this fun day y....

No Bake Peanut Butter Treats

 Welcome to Tasty Tuesday’s, where we will share some yummy things for your furkids and you. We are starting with No Bake Peanut Butter Treats. Ingredients 3/4 cup peanut butter* 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup water 1 1/4 cup quick oats Directions: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, cinnamon, and water until combined. Slowly add the oats, 1/4 cup at a time, until completely mixed in. Scoop by the spoonful onto prepared cookie sheet. You can roll them into balls, but they will be a little sticky. The number of treats will vary depending on the...

Every Pet Owner should have a Pet First Aid Kit

I just learned that April is pet first aid awareness month. I started to think about what I could do be prepared if one of our fur kids needed some basic first aid.  I took a look in our first aid kit and quickly saw that it came up short. Everyone who owns a pet should have a first aid kit specifically for their pet. Now is the time to get it ready, before there is an emergency. Some suggest having one for home and one for traveling. One of the best places to store it would be with your human family’s kit....

Animal Inspired Reading List

I have decided I need to start actually reading book, off  I went to the local bookstore and found a few to start with. 1. Rescuing Sprite by Mark R. Levin – A memoir of a Spaniel-mix adopted by the Levin family. 2. Homer’s Odyssey by Gwen Cooper – The life story of Homer the cat, the eyeless cat. 3. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris – A collection of animal based fables / stories. Non-Animal Related 4. Mommy Millionaire by Kim Lavine – How she turned her kitchen table idea into a million dollars. Something I was told I need to read. 5.  Eureka! by Marlene Wagman-Gellar – The stories behind the ideas that shaped the world. 6.  Walt Disney an American Original by Bob Thomas – The biography...