Archive for the 'Practical Puppery' Category

3 Lessons a Dog Can Teach Your Kids

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Lesson #1: Lights Out Can Be Fun
Trying to get your kid to sleep but they don’t want the lights out? Try this candy green dog kutelight! They’ll be begging you to turn the main lights out, just to see the doggie light up! And it’s a perfect light to […]

VEGANISM: It’s FOR the Bees! Literally!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Okay so the bees have it! Their honey that is. And we shouldn’t take that away from them. We especially shouldn’t “keep them” under bad conditions or, as I have seen it referred to, in slavery. Still, I’m not sure I completely understand why honey is not vegan. It’s not the animal, or insect, […]

Anatomy of Diagnosing a Canine Food Allergy - One Dog (and Woman’s) Journey

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Guest blogger: Kristen Campbell of Gluten Free Fox, on her journey with her dog Waylon’s food allergies

When we met Waylon, a 15-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer at the Human Society of the Ochocos in Oregon, about nine hours north of our San Francisco home, we fell in love instantly. All it took […]

Dog Tag Art Allergy/Medical Alert I.D.’s for Your Pet!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

I was recently introduced to this brand because they designed a dog tag for a food allergy alert and you know we are all about bettering the lives of dogs with food allergies and other special needs.
I remember when Lambchop was diagnosed with Addison’s disease there were no tags that could fit all […]

Practical Puppery 101 - Puppy-Proofing

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Child safety latches on lower cabinets that contain cleaning products or anything harmful to your pup are great. Be sure to check them occasionally — your puppy might be a lot stronger, willful and agile than a toddler!
Know which plants are potentially toxic to your dog and keep them out of the house […]

Pet First-Aid, Safety & Senior Pet Care On Dog Chat 8/4

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

We have a very special guest for this chat, Denise Fleck of Sunny Dog Ink.In addition to being a Los Angeles Animal Advocate, Animal Care Instructor and Lecturer, Denise is a freelance writer for publications including: Dog Fancy, Dogs for Kids, Dogs USA, Dog Days in L.A., Paw Print and The Pet Press. Specializing in […]

Gluten Allergies? Gluten-Free Search Engine — For You and Your Dog!

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

You know that we are all about alleviating food allergies in dogs and helping them enjoy their food and treats again! Though any food can be an allergen for your dog (or for you) gluten is showing to be a more common one.
Turns out there is a gluten-free search engine — who would’ve thought?! […]

Silliest Dog Contest! Win Dirty Dog Organics!

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

How silly is your dog?

Upload your silly dog photos on our Facebook Wall and you’ll be entered to win a Dirty Dog Organics gift set - pet wash and fur freshener, 100% paraben, sulfate and phthalate free!

Lessons for the Vet, and for Life, from Cody - the Lovable Tamaskan Dog

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Guest blogger – Cody’s peeps!
Cody’s story begins in the fall of 2007. My Husband and I had just become engaged and we were planning our wedding for August 2008. We had always talked about getting another puppy but with 2 Huskies already we decided to wait until after the wedding. Around mid November I get […]

HAPPY EASTER FROM BISCUITS BY LAMBCHOP

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Remember, no chocolate easter eggs for the pooches or they can turn into a lamb, just like Cisco!
(no dogs were harmed in the making of this photo)

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