Here is an article and recipe by Daryll Chester of e-Modern Dog. Their focus is on providing “handmade organic pet cuisine” using a sustainable business model. Ingredients come from local organic farmers. Check out their site here.  And if you personally rescue dogs or come across a dog in need, give them a meal that [...]

In a better world, we wouldn’t have to worry about trimming our own nails, much less a dog’s. But even if you let your own digits go, you’ve got to bite the bullet here and make sure your pooch’s gets done. Because a dog who goes untrimmed is a dog who goes unprotected.  If, for instance, your dog is active and likes to play sports, neglected nails could hamper his agility and explain why he’s always warming the bench.  Being a pampered house dog is just as bad, because overgrown nails break easily and underneath the quick, which in turn causes bleeding, pain, soreness and even arthritis.   Fortunately, the Master Grooming Tools Illumi-Nail Grinder will help you take matters into your own hand. Featuring a removable, magnetically-driven LED attachment, it lets you grind away to your heart’s delight. Then, when you get to the hard-to-see areas, throw the Illumi-Nail spotlight on the nail and clip away. That’s entertainment.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Sunday October 18 was the fifth annual Times Square Dog Day in New York City.

Dogs get dressed up in their Halloween finery to raise awareness for Animal Haven’s Adopt a Pet program. Representatives from the organization were there along with pets in need of new homes.

Here are some pictures from Sunday. These images are courtesy of www.timesquarenyc.org

I hope a lot of dogs found wonderful new homes on Sunday!

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When a friend rescued a loveable but undisciplined dog home and they bonded, she thought the whole thing was great — until she came back from her office to find that Joey had not just chewed on the rug, but had actually munched her way through a portion of the wall that divided the living room from the rest of the apartment. It was an expensive meal: The repair bill topped $1700 (on top of her security deposit).  So, yes there’s a downside to undeterred chewing. Which is why she wished she had heard of Grannicks Bitter Apple Spray. The spray, composed of bitter extracts, isopropyl alcohol and inert ingredients, has a bitter unpalatable taste to most dogs and stops them from biting and chewing fur and wounds, as well as from licking, gnawing and chewing on surfaces that have been sprayed. Note that the stuff has to be reapplied a few times for best results.  In case you’re concerned about the safety of the product either for your dog or your furniture, the company has a lengthy booklet sharing test results that show the ingredients and interactions pose no health threats. Maybe that’s why bitter is the new sweet.

*Made of 1.0% bitter extracts, 69% isopropyl alcohol, 30% inert ingredients.

*Comes in an 8” pump spray. Don’t expect beautiful packaging.

*Can be used for and on cats, as well as plants, where it serves its signature function: protecting plants and leaves.

*A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”

Sometimes dogs have all the luck. While we’re taught to mind our P’s and Q’s when it comes to mealtime, they get to slobber all over their toys while they’re eating.   The Triple Crown of Fun or, more exactly, the Triple Crown Everlasting Fun Ball for Dogs, is a case in point. Made from an exclusively designed material that’s puncture resistant, it will hold up to even the toughest chewers. Because of its design, furthermore, the ball is easy to fill with food, and thanks to the positioning of the holes, does not need to be primed with peanut butter or anything else to keep the treats from spilling out of the holes.    So go ahead and let them play with their food. They might get to have all the fun but at least it’s one less bowl to wash.

*Comes in two sizes, medium (2.75”) and large (4”).

*Proprietary elastomer-type material allows ball to stretch and be pulled without tearing or developing sharp edges.

*Helps strengthen teeth and gums.

*A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”

Ever since Rocky the Flying Squirrel flew into TV obscurity, we’ve been waiting for someone to take his place. But no one would have thought the next flying squirrel would have a thing for dogs. But life is full of surprises and, with nary a moose in sight, the ChuckIt Flying Squirrel promises he’ll show your mutt a good time.  Because this is one squirrel that doesn’t just fly through the air: He spins too, creating an eye-catching whirl of bright orange and blue color that dogs love to chase. And if he makes a crash landing in water, not to worry–he floats too. And his multi-layered nylon hide and durable rubber feet can handle all but sustained chewing, because this is not a chew toy. Even flying squirrels, it turns out, have their weaknesses.

*Aerodynamic design makes fetch more fun.

*Easily launched by grabbing a paw, cocking your wrist and throwing like a Frisbee.

*Because it is not a chew toy, should only be used in supervised situations.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

It’s not like any of us have time on our hands these days, so we’re for anything that can kill two birds with one stone. So we’re probably way more excited by the Soft Grip Rubber Grooming Brush than we should be. Firm yet gentle rubber tips remove loose hair and dead skin. At the same time, the tips reach way down into the dog’s body, providing the restorative effects on a massage. And if you’re smart enough to use it in the bath, it’s really great about getting soap into all those dirty spots. So this is something you really can’t go wrong with.   While Princess is drying off, let’s return to that killing two birds with one stone thought. When you think about it, the concept is pretty brutal. There’s even a website, www.ticklebugs.com, that is devoted to coming up with alternative suggestions that connote multi-tasking. Our favorite so far, “Take two pills in one gulp.” That’s suggested, no less, by someone from Santa Rosa, the home of one of the world’s superstar canines, Snoopy.

*Especially good when pets are wet.

*Designed for short hair dogs only.

*Helps stimulate and distribute natural oils to promote a glossy coat.

*A Dogasaur “Daily Woof!”

Bad breath is gross, even when it belongs to your best four-legged friend. So rather than risking serious health problems, stomp the problem out with PetAlive’s OralHealth Mouth Spray.   PetAlive by Native Remedies is known for using only the best quality raw ingredients straight from nature’s medicine chest and manufacturing them according to the highest pharmaceutical standards. In this case, they throw in colloidal silver, filtered water, celery and cleavers, a climbing plant useful in detoxification.   Just two or three sprays a day should be enough to clear up or prevent any problems, especially when they are used as part of an overall hygiene program. Yes, it’s one more thing to remember, but count your blessings. At least dogs don’t have to floss.

*Can be used for but are not and will never be tested on animals.

*One bottle lasts approximately one month with regular use.

*Use during pregnancy and nursing has not been studied and therefore is discouraged.

*A Dogasaur.com “Daily Woof!”

Dog wheelchairs are an important to a disabled dog’s daily life. The wheelchair allows the dog to walk independently with its front legs when its hind legs are unable to. The wheel chair can also be reversible for the front legs. If your dog is having problems with its legs and is unable to walk with either its front or hind legs this would be very beneficial for you.