Do you have an elderly dog?
Does Fido prefer to curl up in the sun and snooze rather than running for miles?
Is your pooch sporting a few more grey hairs around their muzzle?
All three of my dogs are on the elderly side of the equation.  The Shih Tzu cross is almost 10, the Corgi is turning 11 in September and my rescue Cocker spaniel is somewhere between 12 and 13.
Other than the Cocker spaniel’s sore shoulders & elbows, none of the dogs act the stereotypical “old dog”.  Why not?   Because there are lots of things you can do to keep dogs …read more

It seems that people just want to share everything with their dogs  – even at New York Fashion Week!
Designer Lela Rose brought her treasured pooch to her runway collection:
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Aubrey O’Day (former member of Danity Kane) shared the spotlight on the red carpet with her pooch:
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And of course, actor Mickey Rourke won’t even go for dinner without his Chihuahua
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b5media’s pet bloggers definitely want to share Valentine’s Day with our furry friends!  Check out some of these great Valentine’s Day ideas for your dog, cat or other pet

The Kitty Blog has some great ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for the cat person in your life.
Also from The Kitty Blog, some handy reminders for keeping your pet safe for Valentine’s Day.
Single?  Pet owner?  Check out The Food Bowl’s great ideas for finding love – and someone who loves your pet as much as you do!
The Food Bowl has another fun idea for a Valentine’s Day gift – personalized …read more

Valentine’s Day isn’t a very dog-friendly holiday.  There’s lots of chocolate – and romantic restaurants don’t generally let your furry friend in to enjoy the steak

Luckily, there are fun ways to include your dog – how about making Fido their own Valentine’s Day dog treats?
This site has some great ideas and recipes for creating your own dog-safe treats for the holidays!  They even have a special Valentine’s Day section.
Here are a few basic tips for creating your own special treats for your dog:

White chocolate, carob and white confectioner’s coating are all dog-safe.
Milk, dark, sweet or bittersweet chocolate are …read more

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Westminster Kennel Club dog show begins today in Madison Square Garden in New York City.  The dogs are being groomed, the handlers are prepping themselves and the red carpet has been unrolled for the canine superstars!
The first videos from the breed competitions are being posted online.  You can watch the first four groups (Hound, Terrier, Herding & Non-Sporting) compete tonight on various channels.
So who are you cheering for?

Want to see a dog who truly loves their job?

I honestly start to tear up watching it – yes, I’m a sucker for a happy dog working with their human

Etsy is one of my favorite places to find unique accessories & jewelry, but did you know that they also have an extensive pet section too?
Let’s say you want to find a unique collar for your dog…  Check out this cool leather dog collar, embellished with leather flowers from The Cool Puppy!

image: The Cool Puppy
How about a snuggly, eco-friendly fleece dog bed?  Annie’s Sweatshop makes one that fits over one of your own old pillows:

image: Annies Sweatshop
Want to treat your dog to a special treat for Valentine’s Day?  3 Dogs & A Chick makes these personalized dog treats from peanut …read more

Does your dog like to chew on soft vinyl dog toys?  You might want to think twice about letting them do that!
Check out this article from The Holistic Option – it’s definitely eye-opening:
“Dog toys, they come in all colors, sized and textures, they squeak, they squish, they bounce, you can stuff them with treats or let your dog tear the stuffing out of them. Your dogs chew on them, shake them, suck on them, and love tearing them to pieces (literally).
Sounds like fun right? However, did you know there is really no totally SAFE dog toy? Some toys if ingested …read more

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I love to watch the Westminster Kennel Club dog show every year.  I curl up on the couch with my dogs and watch the amazing competition.
But did you know that there is a series of dog shows before the “big” show?
You can now catch them all online – as well as expert commentaries, direct from the judges and more.  Everything starts on Thursday, February 5th and runs through the weekend.  Westminster begins on Monday the 9th, so you can enjoy six full days of dog shows!
Westminster Weekend dog show videos are available online here.

Do you ever wonder what your dogs get up to when you’re at work?
Do they sleep all day?
Amuse themselves by chanting “wasabi wasabi wasabi” into the goldfish bowl?
Can they do more with the remote control than just chew on it?
Well – now you can find out!

The nifty little “Pet’s Eye View” digital camera attaches to your dog’s collar.  Just set it to take photos once a minute, every 5 minutes or every 15 minutes.  When you get home, just hook it up via a USB cable (comes with the camera) and presto!  You’ve got a record of how Fido spent …read more