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Gifts For Your Pet

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Focus is on shopping, shopping and more shopping this weekend.  If you’re looking for the right gift for your dog, check out this list of the Best New Products of 2011 selected by Dog Fancy Magazine:

  • Yummy Travel Bowls.  Allows you to store, transport and feed your pet without the mess.  $39.99 from sleepy pod.com
  • Treat Dispensing Pickle Pocket. Novel design that allows you to hide treats in various parts of the toy that make it more challenging for your pet that may have figured out other dispensing toys.  $19.99 from starmarkacademy.com
  • Booda Squeakbottles.  If your dog likes to crunch plastic bottles, this is the toy for him!  Contains a squeaker that goes on end of a plastic bottle, then the bottle goes into a plastic sleeve.  Sells for $13.95, available from pet mate.com/squeakbottles
  • Sleepypod Atom.  This bag was designed for travel with a small pet.  Fits under most airline seats and has seat belt straps on two sides that enable it to convert to a car seat for your dog.  Also has mesh panels on three sides to provide more ventilation.  Sells for $99.99 from sleepy pod.com
  • Hear Doggy Ultrasonic Plush Toys.  Does your dog have squeaky toys that can make you a little crazy sometimes?  If so, these toys might be worth checking out.  They contain an ultrasonic squeaker that can be heard only by dogs (and maybe cats).  Sells for $8.99-12.99 from quakerpet.com
  • Pet Hub SmartLink Tag.  These tags contain a QR code that can be scanned by any smartphone with a QR code reader.  When scanned, all medical and contact information for the pet wearing it is available.  Sells for $12.95 from pet hub.com

Are any of these gifts on your pet’s Christmas wish list?

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas….Already

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

I was doing some shopping today and noticed Christmas trees and all the associated paraphrenalia are already showing up in stores.  Do you shop for a holiday gift for your pet?  Have you spent money on a toy for your pet only to find they prefer playing with an empty box or a plastic grocery bag?  If so, consider giving your pet a handmade gift this year.

One simple and easy-to-make toy for cats is a catnip filled baby sock.  Simply fill the sock with catnip, then tie the end closed with string.  If you have some spare material, decorate the outside of the toy.  Another gift that your cat might like is cat grass, try growing it or catnip in a window planter.

Dogs love treats, and there are many recipes online for quick and easy treats, many of which contain 5 or less ingredients, and some of them are even no-bake.  Before deciding which treat recipe to make, check the ingredients to be sure there aren’t any items that may cause allergic reactions in your pet.

The great thing about these handmade gifts is they are kid-friendly projects.  A friend of mine that leads a Daisy Scout troop showed me the catnip sock toys they made at their last meeting.  The no-bake dog treats don’t involve using an oven, so even young children can help out with making them.  If you’re looking for a charity project for the holidays, consider making these handmade toys and treats for area homeless pets.

These are economical, quick and easy gifts both you and your pet can love!

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Buying a holiday gift for your dog

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Jessie, the adorable canine:  Well, the holidays are upon us.  I am so eager to find out what Santa will bring me this year.  My list was long, yet simple.  I have refined tastes and am quite confident that my wishes will be granted.

Bo, the cranky cat today:  If you consider a lump of coal in your stocking to be refined, then so be it.  I really don’t think you have been all that good this year.  As for me, on the other hand, my behavior has been stellar.

Jessie:  We will confront that issue later this week when you get a few precious moments to talk about gifts for cats during the holidays.  So, as I was saying, the holidays are upon us, and as you go about shopping like crazy for friends and family members, do not forget about your true best friend!  Here are some great gift ideas, as provided by www.associatedcontent.com:

**A kennel (And, no, I will not lock Bo in it, as tempting as that sounds!)

**A new dog bowl (Something that will deter the cat, too!)

**An extended leash (So I can run farther away from Bo!)

**Training classes (I don’t need these, obviously, but some dogs just might!)

**Premium food  (Ah, yes, for those of us with refined palates!)

**A dog sweater (I look so adorable in these.  I’ll take two…no, three!)

**Tennis balls  (I will throw them and see if Bo will chase them.  Wonder how far I can throw?)

**Rawhide bones (I love to chew on these things.  I deserve them!)

**A new dog bed (To sleep like a queen, that is my desire!  Bo can sleep on the floor, like all good kitties!)

**Another dog! (I just might need a partner in crime when I am up against Bo!)

Have fun shopping this holiday season!  Be sure to make your dog smile!  And also be sure to check in with the pet sitting experts at Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City.  If you are going out of town this month and need some pet sitting services, give them a call!  They will make sure your pet does not miss a minute of love and attention!

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