A great tip for my dog calendar today!
Dogs instinctively dig nests in cool, shady places. Rehabilitate a problem digger by providing them with a pit of their own (rather than your lawn). In a shady spot, dig a shallow pit, fill it with sand, and occasionally dampen it with a hose. You'll find that unlike dirt, sand doesn't stain or make mud, and it falls off fur with a quick brushing.
How great is this idea!?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Spring H.H. Backer Review
This past weekend I went out to Baltimore to the H.H. Backer Spring Show. It is a trade show where vendors go to showcase their products.
Besides having to stay another night because my flight got delayed it was a good trip.
Below are a sampling of new items that we will soon have at Poochieheaven.
Dog Carriers- We have two options of dog carriers. They are a standard dog carrier in blue and pink along with a wheeled dog carrier for large dogs in black. They are not fancy or expensive carriers, but will be great for airline trips or trips to the vet.
Dog Collars- We ordered new collars from two vendors. One is the common ribbon and nylon collars. We ordered some great novelty prints, so those looking for a cabin themed collar or want to go edgy with skulls, watch our website in the next 2 weeks for them to be added. The other collars we ordered are fabulous leather collars with Swarovski crystals and studs. They are absolutely stunning. They are mostly for large dogs, so those big dogs will be getting some love!
Supplements for Dogs- The more I learn about dog nutrition the more I realize that there are certain dog supplements that will greatly benefit your dog (just like the vitamins you take). We ordered some great organic and all natural supplements that will help with your dog's joints, UTIs, fish oil, and more. These are all made in the USA and are used by many of the top show dogs in the country.
Dog Car Seat Covers- With Spring and soon Summer upon us you will be traveling with your dog more and will want to protect your dog. We have new one of a kind fabrics for dog car seat covers. Along with this are new dog seat belts that are unlike any other on the market.
Dog Furniture- Darling new furniture beds and toy boxes will be coming to Poochieheaven. While they will only be for small dogs, these are a piece that you can put in your living room and people would think it belongs!
Besides having to stay another night because my flight got delayed it was a good trip.
Below are a sampling of new items that we will soon have at Poochieheaven.
Dog Carriers- We have two options of dog carriers. They are a standard dog carrier in blue and pink along with a wheeled dog carrier for large dogs in black. They are not fancy or expensive carriers, but will be great for airline trips or trips to the vet.
Dog Collars- We ordered new collars from two vendors. One is the common ribbon and nylon collars. We ordered some great novelty prints, so those looking for a cabin themed collar or want to go edgy with skulls, watch our website in the next 2 weeks for them to be added. The other collars we ordered are fabulous leather collars with Swarovski crystals and studs. They are absolutely stunning. They are mostly for large dogs, so those big dogs will be getting some love!
Supplements for Dogs- The more I learn about dog nutrition the more I realize that there are certain dog supplements that will greatly benefit your dog (just like the vitamins you take). We ordered some great organic and all natural supplements that will help with your dog's joints, UTIs, fish oil, and more. These are all made in the USA and are used by many of the top show dogs in the country.
Dog Car Seat Covers- With Spring and soon Summer upon us you will be traveling with your dog more and will want to protect your dog. We have new one of a kind fabrics for dog car seat covers. Along with this are new dog seat belts that are unlike any other on the market.
Dog Furniture- Darling new furniture beds and toy boxes will be coming to Poochieheaven. While they will only be for small dogs, these are a piece that you can put in your living room and people would think it belongs!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Your Wedding- Include your Dog
When you get married you will want to include you dog- either in pictures, during the ceremony, or after wards at the reception. If you are going to have your dog participate you need them to dress up!
At Poochieheaven we have a wide range of dog wedding attire. Whether you are looking for items for your male or female dog, you will not walk away disappointed.
1. Dog Tuxedos: Our most popular wedding items are dog tuxedos. They are available in multiple colors and sizes to fit the smallest puppies to large 100lb dogs.
2. Dog Wedding Dresses: If you want one of your bridesmaids to be your pup, make sure she is looking her best with a beautiful dog wedding dress. These are also great for those that are marrying two dogs!
3. Ring Bearer Items: From t-shirts, pillows, and scarves; if your furry one is walking the symbol of love down the aisle make sure they look great doing it.
4. Wedding Collars & Leash: These items are great for dogs that will not tolerate wearing clothing. You can get party collars that will stick out or classic dove collars.
No matter what type of dog wedding attire you are looking for, at Poochieheaven we will make sure your dog is a day to remember.
At Poochieheaven we have a wide range of dog wedding attire. Whether you are looking for items for your male or female dog, you will not walk away disappointed.
1. Dog Tuxedos: Our most popular wedding items are dog tuxedos. They are available in multiple colors and sizes to fit the smallest puppies to large 100lb dogs.
2. Dog Wedding Dresses: If you want one of your bridesmaids to be your pup, make sure she is looking her best with a beautiful dog wedding dress. These are also great for those that are marrying two dogs!
3. Ring Bearer Items: From t-shirts, pillows, and scarves; if your furry one is walking the symbol of love down the aisle make sure they look great doing it.
4. Wedding Collars & Leash: These items are great for dogs that will not tolerate wearing clothing. You can get party collars that will stick out or classic dove collars.
No matter what type of dog wedding attire you are looking for, at Poochieheaven we will make sure your dog is a day to remember.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Help! My dog destroys everything!
I get asked a lot about durable dog toys. I will often suggest a toy but the usual comment is, oh my dog would destroyed that in a minute. Possibly, but at Poochieheaven we have a great selection of dog toys for aggressive chewers.
One thing to consider is that if you are looking for a toy that your dog can chew on, you may never be happy. While many of our toys are very durable, if your dog is allowed to chew on the toy with no supervision, no toy will hold up. If this is what you are looking for you may want to look into a treat chew such as Himalayan dog chews or deer antler chews. These are meant to be chewed on and while they will eventually be used up, they will last a long time.
If you are looking for a toy that you can use when your dog is supervised we have several options.
1. Zogoflex Dog Toys from West Paw Design- These are a rubber material that is extremely durable. They are available in a Frisbee, bone, tug toy, and ball. Great for the dog that destroys your available Frisbee and tennis ball. They are also made in the USA, so no need to worry about toxins from China. They feature a one time replacement guarantee if your dog was to destroy it.
2. Chew Guard Technology Dog Toys- These toys are made with a special stitching that makes them extra durable. They are plush toys that come in fun shapes such as dragons, lady bugs, & armadillos. These toys also feature a one time replacement guarantee against destruction.
3. Planet Dog Toys with Treat Spot- These toys are similar to kongs and have a hole in them so you can add your dog's food or treats. They are infused with mint, so they smell good to you and even better to your dog. They are made in the USA, so no need to worry about toxins from China. These toys also feature a one time replacement guarantee.
If you have tried everything yet your dog still destroys the toys you may want to to try an interactive dog toy instead of a durable dog toy. With an interactive dog toy your dog will play with the toy instead of trying to destroy the toy.
One of the best options for interactive dog toys are Nina Ottosson Toys, they are interactive toys that you can use your dog's food or treats to make them think and try to get it out. This will keep your dog busy instead of them wanting to destroy the toy.
There are many great options for your dog that destroys everything.
One thing to consider is that if you are looking for a toy that your dog can chew on, you may never be happy. While many of our toys are very durable, if your dog is allowed to chew on the toy with no supervision, no toy will hold up. If this is what you are looking for you may want to look into a treat chew such as Himalayan dog chews or deer antler chews. These are meant to be chewed on and while they will eventually be used up, they will last a long time.
If you are looking for a toy that you can use when your dog is supervised we have several options.
1. Zogoflex Dog Toys from West Paw Design- These are a rubber material that is extremely durable. They are available in a Frisbee, bone, tug toy, and ball. Great for the dog that destroys your available Frisbee and tennis ball. They are also made in the USA, so no need to worry about toxins from China. They feature a one time replacement guarantee if your dog was to destroy it.
2. Chew Guard Technology Dog Toys- These toys are made with a special stitching that makes them extra durable. They are plush toys that come in fun shapes such as dragons, lady bugs, & armadillos. These toys also feature a one time replacement guarantee against destruction.
3. Planet Dog Toys with Treat Spot- These toys are similar to kongs and have a hole in them so you can add your dog's food or treats. They are infused with mint, so they smell good to you and even better to your dog. They are made in the USA, so no need to worry about toxins from China. These toys also feature a one time replacement guarantee.
If you have tried everything yet your dog still destroys the toys you may want to to try an interactive dog toy instead of a durable dog toy. With an interactive dog toy your dog will play with the toy instead of trying to destroy the toy.
One of the best options for interactive dog toys are Nina Ottosson Toys, they are interactive toys that you can use your dog's food or treats to make them think and try to get it out. This will keep your dog busy instead of them wanting to destroy the toy.
There are many great options for your dog that destroys everything.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Response Products Voluntarily Recalls Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact:Trisha Hanson1-877-266-9757
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 12, 2010 - Response Products, Broken Bow, NE is voluntarily recalling Cetyl M for Dogs, lot numbers 1210903 and 0128010, due to a possible Salmonella contamination from the hydrolyzed vegetable protein component provided by Basic Foods of Las Vegas, NV. Tests conducted by Basic Foods to detect Salmonella produced negative results; however, Response Products has determined to recall the above-referenced lots.
People who handle dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Cetyl M for Dogs was distributed nation-wide through direct sales, retail stores, veterinarians and online retailers.
The above-referenced lots of Cetyl M for Dogs were distributed in either a 120-count bottle (shipped between January 8, 2010 and April 2, 2010) or a 360-count bottle (shipped between February 11, 2010 and April 2, 2010). The affected lot numbers are as follows: #1210903 and 0128010. The lot number can be found directly above the bar code on the label. These lots were sent out in the time periods as set out above. This product is in tablet-form, is approximately the size of a dime and is light brown in coloring.
To date, Response Products has received no reports of illness associated with the use of this product. Response Products recently learned that the FDA and Basic Foods of Las Vegas, NV, the producer of one of the components of the affected product’s vegetable beef flavoring, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, had detected Salmonella in Basic Food’s facility and had issued a recall on said component. The manufacturer of the vegetable beef flavoring used in Cetyl M for Dogs, tested the hydrolyzed vegetable beef protein for Salmonella and the results were negative. However, due to the concern regarding Salmonella in Basic Foods’ facility, it decided to recall two lots (only one lot affected our product) of said vegetable beef flavoring. The finished product manufacturer of Cetyl M for Dogs had tests performed on both the raw materials used to make our product and also the finished product, and all tested negative for Salmonella, however, it has issued a voluntary recall on two lots (see lot numbers listed above) of Cetyl M for Dogs.
Response Products requires that testing for Salmonella and other harmful pathogens is completed during the manufacturing process. Even though the testing performed at each level of the process showed negative results for Salmonella, in an effort to produce the highest quality product for our customers, Response Products ceased distributing the dog product in the above-referenced lots and is issuing a voluntary recall on its Cetyl M for Dogs in the affected lot numbers. In addition to the testing listed above, Response Products sent samples from said lots, as well as from lot produced after those lots, to an independent laboratory, and all samples received a negative result for Salmonella.
Response Products continues to investigate the cause of the problem and continues to be committed to producing a high-quality, effective product for dogs.
Consumers who have purchased the listed lots of Cetyl M for Dogs are urged to contact Response Products or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact Response Products at 1-877-266-9757, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 12, 2010 - Response Products, Broken Bow, NE is voluntarily recalling Cetyl M for Dogs, lot numbers 1210903 and 0128010, due to a possible Salmonella contamination from the hydrolyzed vegetable protein component provided by Basic Foods of Las Vegas, NV. Tests conducted by Basic Foods to detect Salmonella produced negative results; however, Response Products has determined to recall the above-referenced lots.
People who handle dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Cetyl M for Dogs was distributed nation-wide through direct sales, retail stores, veterinarians and online retailers.
The above-referenced lots of Cetyl M for Dogs were distributed in either a 120-count bottle (shipped between January 8, 2010 and April 2, 2010) or a 360-count bottle (shipped between February 11, 2010 and April 2, 2010). The affected lot numbers are as follows: #1210903 and 0128010. The lot number can be found directly above the bar code on the label. These lots were sent out in the time periods as set out above. This product is in tablet-form, is approximately the size of a dime and is light brown in coloring.
To date, Response Products has received no reports of illness associated with the use of this product. Response Products recently learned that the FDA and Basic Foods of Las Vegas, NV, the producer of one of the components of the affected product’s vegetable beef flavoring, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, had detected Salmonella in Basic Food’s facility and had issued a recall on said component. The manufacturer of the vegetable beef flavoring used in Cetyl M for Dogs, tested the hydrolyzed vegetable beef protein for Salmonella and the results were negative. However, due to the concern regarding Salmonella in Basic Foods’ facility, it decided to recall two lots (only one lot affected our product) of said vegetable beef flavoring. The finished product manufacturer of Cetyl M for Dogs had tests performed on both the raw materials used to make our product and also the finished product, and all tested negative for Salmonella, however, it has issued a voluntary recall on two lots (see lot numbers listed above) of Cetyl M for Dogs.
Response Products requires that testing for Salmonella and other harmful pathogens is completed during the manufacturing process. Even though the testing performed at each level of the process showed negative results for Salmonella, in an effort to produce the highest quality product for our customers, Response Products ceased distributing the dog product in the above-referenced lots and is issuing a voluntary recall on its Cetyl M for Dogs in the affected lot numbers. In addition to the testing listed above, Response Products sent samples from said lots, as well as from lot produced after those lots, to an independent laboratory, and all samples received a negative result for Salmonella.
Response Products continues to investigate the cause of the problem and continues to be committed to producing a high-quality, effective product for dogs.
Consumers who have purchased the listed lots of Cetyl M for Dogs are urged to contact Response Products or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact Response Products at 1-877-266-9757, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Ruff Ruff Couture as Cat Clothes
Many people actually like to dress up their cat, but there is a limited number of cat clothes available. One of our great customers at Poochieheaven owns two cats that she likes to dress up. She found that Ruff Ruff Couture Dog Clothes work great as cat clothing!
Ruff Ruff Couture clothing is made in the USA and extremely high quality. Not only that they make great boy dog clothes, which is very hard to find. Many times they also have matching boy-girl clothing, so if you own two dogs or cats, you can have them match.
So, thank you Beth & her two cats for an awesome idea. Jax is now going to have a whole new wardrobe!
Ruff Ruff Couture clothing is made in the USA and extremely high quality. Not only that they make great boy dog clothes, which is very hard to find. Many times they also have matching boy-girl clothing, so if you own two dogs or cats, you can have them match.
So, thank you Beth & her two cats for an awesome idea. Jax is now going to have a whole new wardrobe!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Most Popular Dog Furniture
Are you thinking of getting your dog a piece of furniture but want to make sure you get one that your dog will like? Below are the three most popular pieces of dog furniture we carry at Poochieheaven.
- Animal Print Dog Sofa Bed- This bed is available in many colors, but the animal prints are the most popular.
- Bentley Dog Sofa- This sofa looks just like the one in your house. Great for many sized dogs, you may want to get two because your kids will love it as well!
- Modern Dog Sofa Bed- A classic dog couch that will fit into even the fanciest of living room. It looks just like a real couch.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Bessie & Barnie Sofa Bed on Today Show
This Friday on the Today Show they will be featuring the Bessie & Barnie Dog Sofa Beds.
These beds make a great replacement bed for those dogs and cats that like to sleep on your couch.
They are available in many different color combinations so that you can match your home decor.
Get a Bessie and Barnie Sofa Bed today, and make it one of your must haves!
These beds make a great replacement bed for those dogs and cats that like to sleep on your couch.
They are available in many different color combinations so that you can match your home decor.
Get a Bessie and Barnie Sofa Bed today, and make it one of your must haves!
Monday, April 05, 2010
Healthy Teeth?
Your dog's teeth and gums are a very good indicator of your dog's general health.
Things to look for:
If your dog's teeth have gotten beyond repair you can take them to your dog's veterinarian for a cleaning, just like humans!
Things to look for:
- Healthy gums are pink- not white or red
- Healthy gums are firm and moist- not soft or dry
- The edges of the gums should be free of soft white matter or hard brown matter
- Healthy gums are odor free
If your dog's teeth have gotten beyond repair you can take them to your dog's veterinarian for a cleaning, just like humans!
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