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Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food by Ann N. Martin
“Food Pets Die For” by Ann N. Martin, known as the leading authority on pet food, is truly a shocking revelation of what goes on in the pet food industry and what can end up in commercial pet food. Ms. Martin began investigating the pet food industry in 1990 and she continues to demand information … Continue Reading
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Hana & Posy – Another Pet Friendly Business in Center City
I was strolling along N. 3rd Street the other day when I noticed some dog shampoos in the window of a cute little shop called “Hana & Posy.” Thinking it might be a dog grooming business, I stepped inside and was pleasantly surprised to find out that it is a pet-friendly florist and gift shop … Continue Reading
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Product Review: DOGSWELL – MELLOW MUT Chicken Breast Treats
I’m always looking for new treats to try out on Dash, and when I stumbled across DOGSWELL’S Mellow Mut’s at The Chic Petique, I snatched up a bag. Anything that might help his over anxiousness I’m willing to try. Motivated by the philosophy, “…Because pets are family, too!” , DOGSWELL strives to create products with … Continue Reading
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Product Review: ricky’s dry rub by Duross and Langel
Duross and Langel is a local “soap shop” in center city that creates their very own body products. One day, after indulging myself in their “Ocean” scented body wash and lotion (since that was as close to the beach as I was getting this year) I happened to glance over and noticed that they carried … Continue Reading
Separation Anxiety: We tried Puppy Prozac…even Xanax.
Finally, after giving up on all of the homeopathic remedies, we visited the vet for some tradition Western medicine. I ran down the list of what I had tried: 6 months of private training (including crate training, which made things worse), Kongs out the wazoo, Buster Cubes, engaging toys, flower essences/alternative remedies, agility classes, extreme … Continue Reading
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“One Nation Under Dog” by Michael Schaffer – giveaway!
I had the great opportunity to interview Michael Schaffer, author of “One Nation Under Dog,” a book that was so fascinating I managed to read it in just a day (once I started reading it I just couldn’t put it down). Michael is a local Philadelphian who previously wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He and … Continue Reading
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Separation Anxiety: We tried homeopathic remedies
Another avenue I tried with Dash was homeopathic remedies. I thought before embarking down the chemical road to Puppy Prozac I would give alternative medicine a try. I had heard good reports about Bach rescue remedy and the like, so why not? The very first product that I tried was the D.A.P., or the “Dog … Continue Reading
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Punk Rock Dogg – Apparel and Accessories for Deviant Dogs
I recently had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Punk Rock Dogg at the Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia’s Craft Fair. Punk Rock Dogg hails out of Exeter, PA and it’s owner, Colleen Tillinger (pictured below), came up with its concept after being frustrated at the lack of cool clothes for her own pup, … Continue Reading
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Don’t forget about the “Breakfasts With Buster” Contest! Ends Saturday at noon!
The Philly Dog is giving away a free copy of Breakfasts With Buster, written by Valerie J. Wood, who will be at the Natural Pet Expo on September 27th!!!! Breakfasts with Buster details her touching story of her mixed breed dog, Buster, who was diagnosed with bone cancer. Breakfasts with Buster discusses the aggressive approach Valerie took … Continue Reading
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Product Review: The Molly Mutt
(This is a repeat review for those of you who were reading the blog when it was on the old server, but this is such a great product I wanted to re-post it.) The Molly Mutt DIY duvet dog bed kits are a revolutionary and stylish dog duvet & stuff sack that make owning (and cleaning) … Continue Reading
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