Pet Naturals of Vermont Daily Best Vitamins

January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pet Naturals Daily Best Vitamin

Pet Naturals Daily Best Vitamin

 

 

My little pooch is getting up there in dog years and I recently decided that perhaps vitamins are a good idea to safeguard my baby.   It is just as important for our pets to get their nutrition as it is ourselves.  Pets, just like humans, need help to get much needed nutriants as they get older.  My pooch isn’t necessarily deficient in anything particular so I wanted to find a multivitamin for her.  I have heard good things about Pet Naturals products from some of my pet owning friends and decided to try their Daily Best Vitamin.  My pup has only just had her first vitamin today, I will keep you posted.

Product Description: Daily Best is a balanced, comprehensive, high potency multivitamin/mineral formula to maintain optimal health in dogs. Recommended for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages and activity levels, it is also beneficial for breeding dogs, pregnant and lactating bitches and stud dogs. It is specifically formulated with a balance of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, digestive enzymes, antioxidants and other factors that work synergistically to maintain the physical well-being of your dog.
Have you tried supplements for your pet? Let me know what brand and what kind!

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Banana Honey Dog Treats

December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Brie's Banana and Honey Dog Treats

Banana Honey Dog Treats

 

The holidays are as usual a time of giving but can get expensive! A thoughtful gift for someone who you don’t know what to give or for pet lovers is homemade dog treats. I always find it more thoughtful to make a gift. I know we are all very busy this time of year so here is a simple recipe that is healthy for the pooches. Our pets take such good care of us it is only right for us to show them appreciation during the time of year when everyone is spending time with their loved ones.
I found this recipe here at Allrecipies.com which had a variety of other simple dog treats to choose from.

 

 

 

Ingredients:
2 Cups of Water
2 Organic Bananas Mashed
2 Tbs Raw Honey
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Organic Egg
4 1/4 Cups Organic Flour (adjust for any allergies)
1 Tsp Baking Powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
3. Combine water, mashed bananas, honey, vanilla, and egg in a large bowl.
4. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
5. Beat dough with an electric mixer on medium speed until ingredients are thoroughly combined for about 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until no longer sticky, 5 to 8 minutes.
7. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into mini shapes with your favorite cookie cutter.
8. Place dough shapes on prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
10. Turn off the oven and leave cookies until thoroughly dry and crisp, 30 to 40 more minutes.
11. Remove baking sheets from oven and allow cookies to cool on pans for 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire rack to fully cool.

 

 

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Happy Tails Spa Ear Clear

August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy Tails Spa Ear Clear

Happy Tails Spa Ear Clear

 

With all of the animals I have at my house the one thing I have to say I don’t think I do enough is clean all of their ears. When the new kitten, Rupert, arrived at our house after giving him a thorough bath I had to clean his ears which were gross. The doctor later gave me meds for his ears to get rid of the mites and keep his ears clean but it made me think about the other pets too. When I give the dogs baths I don’t always clean their ears but I used to clean the dogs ears all of the time, now I have been a little lazy. Since the arrival of Rupert I have been making sure all of the pets get regular ear cleanings. The medicated cleaner from the vet can only last for so long so I wanted to find a cleaner that I could use and trust for the pets down the line. A pets ears are very delicate and sensitive so you can’t just use any product. Pets can have all types of skin allergies and ear issues are breed specific in certain kinds of pets. Happy Tails Spa Ear Clear has natural ingredients to help relieve your pet from swelling, pain, and wax build up while offering anti-fungal oils to keep the ears clear and healthy. Some of the ingredients in Ear Clearare olive oil for soothing the ear as well as loosening wax, lavender oil which has a soothing scent along with anti-itch and fungal properties, calendula oil aids in wound healing and is antimicrobial, arnica flower which increases circulation to help heal and keep extra fluid from building up, as well as a few other helpful ingredients.

Some other great facts about Happy Tails Spa Ear Clear clear are the bottles are made from recycled post consumer resin, their labels are made from FiberStone a paperless natural material that doesn’t use trees, all products are PETA certified cruelty free and made here in the USA. You know I always love that!
Have you tried any Happy Tails Spa products? I have written about Happy Tails Spa before because of their other great products and their super cute advertisements. Let me know how you feel about Happy Tails Spa items and if you have tried Ear Clear, I would love to know.

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Organic Homemade Kitty Treats

December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Organic Homemade Kitty Treats

Organic Homemade Kitty Treats

 

 

Over the holidays I usually purchase my friends and families pets safe and organic treats for the holidays but it never really occurred to me to make them myself. I know it is a little more time consuming but with all of the other holiday backing going on why not right? I found this quick and simple cat treat recipe that any cat would love.

Supplies:
cookie sheet
½ cup organic whole wheat flour
½ cup non-fat, organic powdered milk
½ cup cooked and chopped organic chicken
1 tbs. organic vegetable oil
1 organic egg, beaten
¼ cup water
1 tbs. chopped, fresh organic catnip

1. Mix together the powdered milk, flour and catnip in a bowl.
2. Add the egg, organic chicken, vegetable oil and water and mix until dough becomes sticky.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
4. Grease the cookie sheet to make sure the treats don’t stick.
5. Form treats in to any shape or size you like. You can even use cookie cutters if you have ones small enough.
6. Place on cookie sheets to bake for 10 minutes.
7. Take out of oven and flip treats to cook for another 10 minutes so they cook evenly on both sides.
8. Remove treats from the oven and let cool before giving them to your kitty.

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Foster & Rescue For the Holiday’s

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Animal Foster & Rescue

Animal Foster & Rescue

 

 

 

I know many of you have probably noticed my focusing on helping rescue animals lately. I have recently started working with some people who really focus on trying to keep innocent animals from getting euthanized due to lack of space in shelters and at ACC’s (Animal Care & Control). This is an issue that has always been close to my heart as both of my pooches are rescues one from NYCACC. It is no question to me that these animals need saving. It breaks my heart when I see things like Gone But Not Forgotten folders with images of hundreds of dogs that have been put to sleep for no reason other than there is no where else to put them.
The holiday’s are coming up and I ask that maybe you can find it in your heart to help those that cannot help themselves. Even if you cannot adopt a pet you can foster and help find them a good home! This is the season of giving sooo instead of spending money on presents spend your time and love on a pet that would other wise probably be put to sleep. Even if you have other pets or are apprehensive you can find a pet best suited to you.
If you can or want to adopt think of all of the benefits adoption has. You don’t spend thousands of dollars on a 3lb pooch that was bred with its own parents who will probably only last a few years because of the medical issues inbreeding causes in animals. If you rescue you give a pet a chance to have a safe and loving home which all animals deserve. You will feel better about yourself and your decision everyday you look in to your rescues eyes. I promise you they appreciate it and will love you just as much for keeping them safe.
I thank my pooches everyday for finding me and saving me because without them and the experiences they having given me I would definitely be without. I urge all of you who read my blog or who just plain love animals to seriously consider fostering or adopting this season. You won’t regret it!
If you are interested and are in the NY area click here and bring home your new best friend today!! If you aren’t in the area you can google your local ACC and find out their requirements.
If you have rescued your pet please tell us your story and we will post it on our blog so everyone gets a chance to feel the love!!

Get started with the Animal rescue today!

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A No Kill Nation

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
No Kill Advocacy Center

No Kill Advocacy Center

 

 

Today I finally opened the Gone but Not Forgottenalbum for dogs who didn’t get rescued in time on Facebook. I cannot tell you how much my heart hurts today after seeing soo many beautiful animals needlessly killed because they couldn’t be adopted or fostered. I have been trying to do my part and sharing these dogs stories and photos with as many people as I can in hopes of helping these poor dogs find a new home. This “cross-posting” definitely takes a toll especially when an animal you were trying to save is put in the Gone But Not Forgotten photo album.
Today I write this article to ask for two things:
1. Help “cross-posters” out! Share the photos and stories of these animals so we can keep them from being destroyed. Please either e-mail me or find me on Facebook and I will get you in touch with the right people. Please help us help these animals.
2. Please read and follow NO Kill NEWS so you can stay on top of the news on where animals might be able to go or new laws that can help us save these guys! Another way to help is by visiting the NO KILL NATION store and help support an amazing cause.
Rescuing animals is something so near and dear to me. All of my pets are rescues and I encourage everyone I come across who is searching for a pet to rescue one. You are doing your community and the animal such a service. Imagine someone just leaving you out on the streets by yourself and one day you get brought to a place where you know no one or what is going on only to be destroyed a short time later. Why would we treat any living thing that way? These animals can’t help themselves they need us to care. With all the wrong that goes on in this world on a daily basis something small like helping rescues find a forever home is something that is so right and will make you feel amazing. Please help these hardworking cross posters and please please donate to NO Kill NATION!

Get started with the Animal rescue today!

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The FURminator

September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The FURminator

The FURminator

 

 

 

It’s that time of year where your fur baby is shedding to puff up for their winter coat. Personally my I have to vacuum and dust everyday to keep us from being over whelmed by fur from all 4 of our little lovies. The last time we took our pups to the local pet store they recommended The FURminator a million times to us. They even brushed out both of our babies to show us how well it worked.
I’m not going to lie that sucker literally got the hair off in no time flat and for whatever reason the pooches didn’t even put up their normal fight about being brushed. The groomer at the store even said you could use it on cats (of which we have 2) if we wanted. The little button on the top of the brush even removes the hair from the brush for you.
I am seriously in love with The FURminator. My house needs to be vacuum and dusted only 3 times a week now haha. If you haven’t tried The FURminator yet and you are being overwhelmed by your pets shedding I really do suggest it. The FURminator is a little pricey but to be honest it was completely worth it. If you prefer to take your pet to be groomed go ahead but apparently this is the very brush they are all using.
Right now Only Natural Pet Store is having a pretty cool sale to help reduce the cost of your FURminator Coupon Code NATURALPET15 – 15% Off Only Natural Pet Brand Products!

Coupon Code ECOFRIEND - 10% Off Eco-Friendly Dog & Cat Products

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CocoTherapy For Your Pet

August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Coco Therapy

Coco Therapy

I take coconut oil for myself and I know the benefits coconut oilhas on humans but apparently Coco Therapy is just as healthy for your cat or dog. Coco Therapy has pretty much the same benefits as it does for us. There is nothing more important than making sure your pet is well cared for and healthy. Coco Therapy used as a regiment can really be beneficial to the overall health of the pet you love so much. I would start off in small doses to make sure you pet doesn’t have any allergies to coconut oil.
You can bake coconut oil into treats, add it to their food or even let them lick it right off of your hand.

Features:
Coco Therapy Coconut Oil is by far the best and richest natural source of lauric acid (the other source- human breast milk). Lauric acid fights and destroys viruses and various pathogenic bacteria.
Coco TherapyCoconut Oil besides being a great source of dietary fiber, provide animo acids and antioxidants; are rich in medium chain fatty acids (lauric, capric, and caprylic acids), and provide many other health benefits. Coconut chips will also gently elevate the metabolism, provides a higher level of energy and vitality, speeds healing, and can help overweight pets lose weight and sedentary pets feel more energetic. Even more it can enhance the skin and coat, improve digestion, and reduce allergic reactions.
These treats are the perfect alternative to yucky, over processed pet treats that are made with artificial ingredients.
Recommended Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight or 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds of body weight. Start slowly and then build up.
A great way to feed: place the coconut oil in your palm and let the warmth of your hard melt the oil, then let your dog or cat lick it from your hand. This is a great way to bond.

Benefits:
•Clears up skin conditions such as eczema flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin.
•Makes coats sleek and glossy.
•Deodorizes doggy odor
•Reduces bad breath
•Regulate and balance insulin and thyroid levels
•Help with arthritis or ligament problems
•Speeds health of cuts, wounds, hot spots, and insenct bites and stings when applied topically.
Coco Therapy Coconut Products are 100% pure and natural:
•Non-GMO (genetically modified organism)
•Cold pressed
•Hexane-free
•Unrefined
•Non-bleached
•No trans fat
•No hydrogenated fat

www.organicpetboutique.com

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Class Up Your Pooch

July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dog Necktie Collar

Necktie Collar

Ok, I am in love with the dog collar necktie! Both of my pups need these ASAP! I would obviously have to call first to see what they have in pink lol but either way the dog collar necktie is quite creative. The added cutness comes when you find out that these ties have been made from previously owned ties. Each tie is unique so you can’t always get the exact one you are looking for but to dress your pooch up it is worth it. And people think reused isn’t classy. You can get the collar necktie as a gift or a costume for your pet.

Product Info:
This is the perfect gift for the dog or the dog lover in your life – high quality, unique and adorable!
The Good Life collars are made from high-quality pre-owned neckties. They are each one of a kind, stylish, comfortable, fully functional and adjustable collars. This classic collar style leaves a bit of the tie hanging down from the collar, for a unique look on your dog.
For each collar it sells, The Good Life contributes 50 cents to organizations that benefit animals, their people, and the environment. The Good Life is custom style for dogs…with a conscience.
These collar are available in four sizes: XS (fits neck size 8-10″), Small (fits neck size 10-13″), Medium (fits neck size 13-17″) and Large (fits neck size 17-22″).
Because these collars are made from reused ties, each one is unique and one of a kind. Your collar will not match photo exactly. To ensure that you get the collar you like, please choose from one of the options above and we’ll do our best to send you the closest match.

Want to know why that product is Green?

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Sentry Natural Flea and Tick Defense

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It is that time of year again when you have to be extra careful with your pets! You must make sure they have some sort of tick control to prevent them from gettinb bitten. Everyone wants their pets to enjoy the warm weather with them but you have to make sure they are safe as well.

Sentry Flea and Tick Defense

Sentry is a natural plant based repellent. There are cat and dog versions of Sentrynatural repellent. You can now go natural and use less chemicals for your pets and feel just as save as when you might have used Frontline.

Sentry Natural Defense Natural Flea & Tick Squeeze-On kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for up to four weeks, yet it’s safe to use on your pets and around your family when applied as directed. Each carton contains three monthly applications that feature natural active ingredients such as peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemongrass oil and thyme oil.

How Does Natural Defense Work?
Certain plants contain compounds that give them the ability to defend themselves against insects. Natural Defense is a synergistic blend of botanical extracts including peppermint oil, cinnamon oil and lemongrass oil. This combination of oils significantly enhances the pesticidal activity of Natural Defense.

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