Meet Swanky Pet, Miley!
Mon, Mar 15 2010 07:19
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This adorable little girl is, Miley who lives in Ontario, Canada with Mom, Lisa. Lisa tells me: "She is our new baby. She was born Sept.2009 I got her for Christmas from my husband. She is a schnoddle. She is only 11 pounds won't get much bigger. She loves her baby... its an orange bear she carries all around the house. Her personality is amazing, she's daddys little girl and she's the princess of the house. A friend of mine told me about swanky pets, I just purchased her 2 collars, she looks adorable in them."
We think Miley looks so sweet in her She Loves Me collar! Thanks for sending in her photo!
March's Winner!
This month's winner of a FREE collar is Meg and her little Audrey. She is adorable in her Princess Puppy Pirate harness. Mom, Meg tells us how Audrey became a member of her family:" Last year I traveled to Mexico with a friend, just over the border in tijuana because she had never been. We got a little off the beaten path and stumbled upon a 2x2 dirty pet shop, two cages with 2 big pups on the bottom and 10 little ones on the top. Audrey was the weakest and was being stepped on by other dogs. As soon as I saw her I knew I couldn't leave her there, the man struggled on the price and finally gave her to me for $160. Upon re-entry into the US the border patrol stopped me and told me that dogs coming over the border must be 5 months old and have all their shots, he looked at Audrey weighing only 1 oz and said " Look, most of these dogs are improperly bred and die within a week, I see it all the time, but I tell you what, I'll let you take her, but I would get her to a vet right away" and I did. She was malnurished and was just 4 weeks old, she should have still been nursed by her mother another 4 weeks, she also had flees, luckily no parasites or anything intestinal. Today she is a spolied 1yr old, who goes on hikes, goes to the dog park, gets beautifully groomed, has her own bed and toys and is flying first class to Minnesota with me for 4th of July weekend at my cabin up north. She is a great dog and has just recently landed a pet agent here in LA. I think it's a truly rags to riches story."
Meet SwankyPet, Miss Bossy Pants!
Wed, Mar 3 2010 06:55
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Cutest dog name - EVER! I'll call her "MBP" and she is a beautiful Pitbull who lives with mom, Michelle in Klamath, Oregon. Michelle sent me the nicest email and photo of MBP:
'Here is a picture for your website of my pup, Miss Bossy Pants, wearing the Love is All You Need collar. I'd love to be entered into your drawing for a free collar! :) I love your selection and the quality of your collars and leads. I get many, many compliments on them.
Of course I'd love to tell you all about her - that's one of my very favorite things to do! Miss Bossy Pants is a 12 month old Pitbull. I picked her out when she was only a week old and fell in love with her immediately because, out of a litter of 9 puppies, she was the only one that had that beautiful chocolate coloring. She has the best personality. She is smart & whitty, playful & attentive, she loves other dogs & thinks everyone is her best friend! She loves her toys & blankets, going for walks, playing fetch or simply sitting on the couch with us to cuddle. I've never owned a dog before, and I must say, the experience with Bossy has brought a lot of joy to our lives.'
Collars for the Cure!
Tue, Mar 2 2010 06:49
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During the month of March, we will be donating $1 for each item you purchase to Susan G Komen for the Cure. Stay tuned and watch our progress!!!
Together we will donate towards an incredible cause.
More Than 80% of Some Dogs Have This Disease - What Is It?
Great article from Pet Place.com and a reminder for those of us who tend to spoil your dogs by over-feeding them: I recently attended the North American Veterinary Conference - a large annual conference in Orlando. Dozens of speakers communicate new information to veterinarians and vendors show off new products in the exhibit hall. I'd like to pass along some things I learned at the conference today to help keep you up to date with the newest and latest information.
So, which disease affects more than 80% of some dogs? It is arthritis. I have always known that this was a common disease in dogs but I didn't know just how common. Based on research, 33% of adults (human) have arthritis and more than 20% of all dogs have arthritis. With age or obesity those numbers get even higher. This is unbelievable but about 83% of obese dogs have arthritis*!
Like I said, I knew the number was high but I didn't know it was that high. That is amazing.
I guess it makes good sense. The more weight the dog (or human) carries, the more stress is put on their joints. As for age, most seniors (humans) have some aches and pains somewhere, just from constant wear and tear. This is probably why many dogs seem to slow down as they get older. But this really makes you stop and think - it may not be that these dogs are just getting old - it may be that they just plain hurt.
Exercising your Senior Dog
Exercise and play is important to all dogs, including your elderly dog.
First of all, exercise helps maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight may lead to a number of health problems. It places excess stress on your pet's heart. Excess weight on degenerating joints can speed up the development of arthritis.
Your elderly dog's mental health may also benefit from exercise. Activity keeps oxygen and other nutrients at optimum levels in the brain. The brain is like every other organ in the body in that it requires good nutrition.
So, which disease affects more than 80% of some dogs? It is arthritis. I have always known that this was a common disease in dogs but I didn't know just how common. Based on research, 33% of adults (human) have arthritis and more than 20% of all dogs have arthritis. With age or obesity those numbers get even higher. This is unbelievable but about 83% of obese dogs have arthritis*!
Like I said, I knew the number was high but I didn't know it was that high. That is amazing.
I guess it makes good sense. The more weight the dog (or human) carries, the more stress is put on their joints. As for age, most seniors (humans) have some aches and pains somewhere, just from constant wear and tear. This is probably why many dogs seem to slow down as they get older. But this really makes you stop and think - it may not be that these dogs are just getting old - it may be that they just plain hurt.
Exercising your Senior Dog
Exercise and play is important to all dogs, including your elderly dog.
First of all, exercise helps maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight may lead to a number of health problems. It places excess stress on your pet's heart. Excess weight on degenerating joints can speed up the development of arthritis.
Your elderly dog's mental health may also benefit from exercise. Activity keeps oxygen and other nutrients at optimum levels in the brain. The brain is like every other organ in the body in that it requires good nutrition.
Meet SwankyPet, Dexter!
Tue, Feb 23 2010 06:31
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This little cutie is Dexter who lives in Sussex, New Jersey with Mom, Corey & Dad, Marko. Corey tells me:"My fiance Marko and I adopted him from a rescue in North Carolina. The rescue saved him and his brother from a gassing shelter. We had to drive down to North Carolina from New Jersey to get Dexter because he had kennel cough and couldn't be transported with the other pups. The rescue said he is about 15 weeks old and is a terrier mix, however my fiance and I call him a North Carolina Scruffaluffagus. We've had him for a week so far, and he is one of the most interesting dogs I have ever seen. He loves to fetch, and run his toys back into his crate. He is trying his best to learn how to be potty trained. Every person that has met Dexter so far has fallen in love with him. Dexter loves his new collar by Swanky Pets. It fits his personality perfectly, and is very comfortable for him."
Thank you so much for sending us this photo of Dexter - he looks adorable in his new Kiltlifter collar. He's adorable on his own, but the collar kicks it up a notch!
Today's Featured Print: Kiss Me, I'm Irish!
Sat, Feb 20 2010 06:46
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Today's featured print is: Kiss Me, I'm Irish Now your dog can get in on the St Patrick's Day fun!
This print features a crisp, white background with tiny green shamrocks. Your dog can't drink green beer with you, but he or she will rock this shamrock collar. This is the perfect St Patrick's Day collar!!
