Pet Product Blog

I was at the airport yesterday, coming back from a trip to Bali (yes, the perfect place to go in the middle of winter) when I saw a funny thing. A girl was in the security line with a dog carrier purse. When she was about to go through the metal detector, what she pulled out was a bit of a surprise. She pulled out her pet bunny! As an animal lover, I thought how cool is that! She was using one of the cutest dog carriers for her bunny!

I asked the agent at security if they saw that very often, and he confirmed that he had seen people bring their bunnies through once or twice. It was really cute, and it was one of those things that made me stop and stare! The bunny was so cute, and the girl seemed happy to be able to bring Flopsy with her on the plane. I guess dog carrier purses aren’t just for the dogs!

Take a minute to check out the most expensive dog collar in the world.  It’s a 52-carat diamond dog collar…just some bling bling for your little furry companion.

A little out of your budget?  The particular line that makes that dog collar has other less expensive, more “affordable” alternatives, ranging in price from $280,000 to $480,000.

I don’t know what to do with my dog…it’s snowing out and because it’s a short hair, it’s too cold. Any good suggestions on how to get him some exercise without turning him into a pup-sicle?

This definitely has to be one of the best (early) Christmas presents I have ever received! I have been begging asking my husband for a puppy for the longest time.

Well, we recently moved into a beautiful new house (yay for no more apartment living!), complete with a white fence and gorgeous landscaped yard. I had been begging asking for a dog for so long, I had given up hope of ever getting one. So imagine my surprise when he walked in one morning with a fur ball in his arms. He got me a little shorkie (a yorkie/shih tzu mix). He is eight weeks old and just the darn cutest thing I have ever seen (I’ll post photos of him soon!)

We’ve only had him about a week and a half but he’s already spoiled. For all you dog lovers that adore your pup as much as I do mind, I found the most adorable pet boutique online, iPaw. They have everything you need to spoil, pimp, and pamper your puppy! From gourmet treats to dog carrier purses to yorkie dog clothes - I even found a little argygle vest for little Max to stay warm during the winter.

My husband constantly makes fun of me (and poor Max), but we definitely have the best dressed puppy on the block!

Here’s something I have never heard of before: a doggy diet pill.  Yup, you read that correctly.   The FDA has recently approved Slentrol, a prescription pill available to help control the weight of man’s best friend.  The drug works by suppressing the appetite of the canine while blocking fat. 

According this Washington Post article, experts and animal authorities charge the factors of too much food and too little exercise as the reason for Spot’s weight gain, parallel to most human situations. 

But here is the striking difference: you, as the dog’s owner, have much more control over his eating habits and daily exercise than you would over another human being.  We have 100% control over how much they eat, what they eat, and how much exercise they get.  Now I understand that some dogs are susceptible to being overweight (just as some humans are), but I would dare say that number is rather small.

Instead of spending money on costly prescription pills, buy a frisbee and a leash; take your pup for a run or play fetch with that.  Try conventional methods to get your dog in shape first, before resorting to other medicinal resources.  You should also feed them only once a day, limit treats, and look for food that has essential nutrients and less fat.

For those that know me and my sweet pup Mika, it should come as no surprise that I found yet another fabulous treat to spoil her keep her healthy!  An organic gourmet dog treat made specifically for toy and petite dog breeds.  They come in a variety of flavors, including Chicken and Parmesan and Apple and Cheddar (Mika’s favorite).  Plus they are only $6 a bag…a small price to pay to make my “baby” happy!

With the Hollywood trend of having tiny pooches to drag everywhere came a realization - small dogs have short legs, and they just can’t walk as far as people can. They get tired more quickly than we do, and it’s hard to carry them under our arms.

This is where the booming industry of the dog carrier purse picked up. Only a few years ago, the only types of pet crates available were the ugly plastic ones that served one purpose - to carry Fido or Fifi to the vet and back. Now, people want to be seen with their $3,000 Yorkies, so they wanted cute bags to carry them around in.

Dog carrier purses come in different sizes, shapes, and fabrics. Most have little holes that the pooches can poke their heads out of, with clips to attach to the collar to keep them from jumping out.

Even Juicy Couture has adorable dog purses - yes, I have a pink one for my Chihuahua, Tiki.

If you’re looking to purchase one, make sure there is a way to clean out the inside. Yes, dogs have accidents. Also, make sure there is good ventilation, and it is big enough for your pet. Don’t cram a dog into a small purse just because it’s cute. The top priority is the safety/comfort of your pet - the next can be fashion.

There are lots of adorable bags to choose from - and you can find one that suits both you and your beloved baby pet.

This is a fairly common question because there are so many different types of hay available for purchase. Typically, for baby bunnies up to 4 or 5 months of age, Alfalfa hay is a good choice. However, once bunnies reach adulthood (at approximately 6 months), Timothy Hay is a much better choice. Alfalfa has too much calcium for adult rabbits. Timothy hay provides the roughage that your bunny needs. Another good option is Orchard Grass. It is a delicious hay that can provide the fiber and roughage rabbits need to help keep their GI tract healthy and moving.

 It’s important to note that pellets, while they provide some vitamins that bunnies need, should NOT be their main source of food. Lots of hay is essential for rabbits for many reasons. One, it keeps their gut healthy. Two, it helps keep their teeth from getting too long. And three, it is closest to their natural food source that they would consume in the wild, which can keep them healthy and happy. When you do feed pellets, try to feed them a timothy hay pellet that is formulated for adult rabbits (if your bunny is an adult). This way, again, they’re not getting more calcium than they need.

When purchasing hay, try to buy directly from a dealer such as Oxbow. The hay they sell is the freshest, and some of the highest quality. Pet stores often sell hay, but it usually has been sitting around for a while, and can have the potential for containing mold, which can give you bunny Mycotoxin poisoning, a potentially fatal illness.

 Hay is the most important element of your bunny’s diet. Be sure to buy fresh timothy or orchard hay to keep your bunny healthy and happy.