Humans aren’t the only ones who can have some special treats this Valentine’s Day — why not make a batch of your dog’s favorite homemade biscuits and dress them a bit, too? These treats are easy as can be to make, and can easily be cut into cute little heart shapes after the dough has been rolled out. I like to leave the baking pan of biscuits in the oven for several hours after I’ve turned it off, and then keep the biscuits out on the counter for a few more hours after that to make sure they’re completely dried out before putting them in a container. Valentine’s Day Dog Biscuits 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup beef broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2... [Read more]

It’s been a busy few weeks in the pet world with lots of news, information and a lot of fun stuff (you did see the cute little Super Bowl pet jersies, right?). ~ Bunnies join this year’s Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet at PetSugar ~ Lay on the love this Valentine’s Day at WebVet Blog ~ National Pet Dental Health Month at Embrace Pet Community ~ Why Does My Dog Roll in that Smelly, Stinky Whatever? at Scratchings and Sniffings ~ The Dog Friendly Cat Program at Leaving Our Mark ~ Does your pet’s fracture need surgery? at Dolittler ~ Five worst states for animal abuse laws at Petville [image: flickr] [Read more]

The giveaways here at Blisstree Pets over the last week have been very successful, and the first round, which ended Thursday, has some winners! For the Ark Naturals Joint Rescue dog treats: ~ Renee G For the Zobo Collar and Leash sets: ~ Veronica Garrett Kisha ~ Martha Payne ~ Annette D. The winners for the second round, which ended yesterday evening, are: For the Bindaboo Pet Gate: ~ Cee For the PetSmart Valentine’s Day prize packs: ~ Sandy ~ Mellissa C Winners have all been notified via email as of 9:00am PST February 6 and have 24 hours to respond before new winners are chosen. [Read more]

Wouldn’t you know it, everyone is getting in on the Super Bowl action, even the designers of pet clothing! Whether or not you dress up your dog, you’ve got to admit that these cute little NFL-approved jerseys would make quite the splash at your Super Bowl party this weekend! No matter if you’re rooting for the New Orleans Saints or the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, your four-legged family member will charm anyone as he makes his rounds from guest to guest looking for snacks. Made of breathable Micro-Mesh polyester, the V-neck jersey is officially licensed by the NFL and runs about $30 at PetSmart and is available in sizes from small to extra-large. They also have team-specific t-shirts and bandannas. Which team are you cheering... [Read more]

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and though we show those we love how much we care more often than once a year, I don’t think it hurts to have one day where you do nothing but. And, don’t forget to include your four-legged friends, who are just as much a part of the family! PetSmart agrees, and has available a line of fun, pet-appropriate Valentine’s Day gifts that you’ll not only get a kick out of giving to Fluffy or Fido, but that they’ll have just as much fun playing with (whether or not they understand why they’ve gotten a new toy!). Included in the Valentine’s Day fun are: ~ Valentine’s Loofa: Valentines loofa dogs are adorned with pink conversation hearts and an internal... [Read more]