“Bark Talk – Pet Greetings with Panache” has released a new line of “Paw-ty In a Box” dog party kits.

The kits include dog-safe cake mix, paw print balloons and even special invitations and thank-you cards.

The kits come in puppy shower (for bringing home your new puppy) or birthday party themes.  You can also find doggy cards for lots of occasions, doggy cake mix and even fun t-shirts and gifts for humans!

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It’s a pooch party in a box!

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 calenders – with a dog or cat theme.
• Couture Critter has found an adorable gift basket filled with all kinds of Valentine’s Day goodies for your pooch.
• I’ve got some baking tips on The Doggy Blog for making your dog tasty treats for Valentine’s Day.

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Have a doggy Valentine’s Day from b5media

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 not dog-safe – and can even be deadly if your dog eats enough.
• Dogs don’t really need a whole lot of sugar, so why not use apple sauce or cottage cheese to “ice” cookies or treats?
• Same thing with salt – if a recipe calls for lots of salt or even soup stock or bouillon mix, you can reduce it.
• Does your dog have food allergies?  Make sure to not use anything in the cookies that could upset their stomach.

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Share Valentine’s Day treats with your pooch

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 butter and oats and then decorates them with dog-safe white chocolate.

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Indie style for dogs

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 his day.

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What do dogs really do all day?

“Eco-Dog – Healthy Living For Your Pet” should help you get your dog living the “green” life.

The book covers everything from environentally  and dog-friendly clean, natural treats and diets – and even some recycled clothing and toy ideas for your dog!  There are sample recipes for making a home-cooked diet, complete with natural treats for your pooch.  How about making your own dog toys?  It’s a lot cheaper than buying $20 toys that get shredded in a few minutes (at least they only seem to last a few minutes in my house!).

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Do you have an eco-dog?

Here’s a slightly-belated, but still pet-tastic Paw Prints round-up

• The Food Bowl has several Bloggy Giveaway contests happening this week.  You could score a new slipcover for your couch, a set of “Best Friends” tags for you & your pooch, and even a handy-dandy paw cleaner.
• The Kitty Blog is giving away a copy of Chicken Soup For The Soul: Loving Our Cats book.
• Want to share Valentine’s Day with your beloved pup?  Couture Critters has found an adorable gift basket – for four legged friends only!
• And of course, I’m giving away a backpack full of doggy treats – sure to make your pooch happy

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Paw prints & Pets – the best of b5media’s animal blogs this week

There is music that is meant to soothe dogs when they’re left alone.  Some CDs are meant to be shared with both you and your dog.

And some music, like the “Songs To Make Dogs Happy” recording, will simply put a smile on your face… and your dog’s face too!

If you and your dog’s tastes lean towards classical music, how about the “Dog Gone Classical Music: Mozart” CD:

“Music Dogs Love: While You Are Gone” is a soothing mix of soft music and nature sounds.  It’s meant to soothe and relax Fido while you’re away from the house:

I have to admit, that all of my dogs were sleeping and didn’t wake up while I listened to sample tracks.  Of course, that could be proof of the soothing power of the music…

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Music has gone to the dogs!

Want to see how I made it?  Here’s part one of the tutorial, and part two

image: © C Findlay-Harder

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Special Christmas memories – make a dog print ornament

Jennifer from Tree Hugging Family has put together an amazing list of Christmas crafts, holiday recipes, seasonal tips – all with a “green” or eco-friendly twist.

Sit back, browse, read, and linger in the holiday bliss!

Remember, no matter the treat or recipe, you can always green it up by exchanging organic and natural ingredients for conventional.

50 Cute and Tasty Christmas Cookie Ideas

Cherry Dot Cookies

Organic Holiday Cookies!

Hey It’s Sugar Cookie Day – worth it for the pretty snowy cookie image alone.

Bacon Nut Stuffing – don’t forget, pork is a high pesticide food item, so buy organic if you make this dish.

Top 10 Turkey Tools

Pumpkin Cheesecake – one of my personal favorite treats.

What Else Is In Your Beer? AND Vegan Beer & Wine – I know beer and wine do not make a meal, but hey, they are treats, and if you have a drink, you may as well get the best.

Don’t forget to green up your holiday crafts by using recycled materials when possible.

Making Festive Ice Wreaths

yo-yo Christmas tree ornaments

Easy Christmas Crafts for the Kids

24 Things To Make – A Crafty Christmas Countdown

Beautiful Christmas Wreath Ideas You Can Create Yourself

Quick and Easy Christmas Wreath Idea – Snowflake Wreath

Homemade Recycled Holiday Luminaries

Embroidered Christmas craft how-tos

Christmas in July Crafts for Kids

Christmas sewing & crafting tips and tricks

Free holiday projects from around the bead-osphere!

Free Holiday Projects

Favorite Christmas tree ornament tutorials, free patterns & ideas

50 Holiday Things You Can Make Yourself

Thrifty Christmas Crafting

Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas: Pinecones

How to Make a Candy Christmas Wreath

Make Your Own Pop Up Christmas Card

Green up your homemade holiday gifts by using recycled materials and natural and organic ingredients when possible. You can apply this thinking to almost any homemade gift idea.

Homemade Eco Gifts You Can Make for the Holidays!

Fabric Covered Journal Tutorial

How To Make Your Own Bath Salts

A Gift You Can Make With Your Children~ Hot Chocolate Mix Jar

Make Your Own Solar Light!

DIY Eco Chic Soap

Make Your Own Oilcloth Bags

Cheap Christmas Spa Basket Gift – Heating Pads

When it comes to green holiday tips you can do a lot; be a smart consumer, save energy, reuse items, and way more.

Turn Cereal Boxes into Gift Boxes

Green Product Review: Green Christmas Book

Tips on Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Green Christmas Shopping – 3RLiving Exclusive Discount to Unplugged Living – 3R Living has the coolest green gear, and now, you can score it for less.

• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #1
• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #2
• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #3
• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #4
• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #5

How To Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill

Weatherization Assistance Programs

Easy ways to save money when gift shopping online (conserve gas, stay at home and shop).

The First Snowfall – A Day for Fun and Quilting Inspiration

Snow! Snow Everywhere!

25 Reasons To Get Outside During Winter

Christmas Tree Coat Stand

Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees

Decorating Your Holiday Table – with the goodness of soy

Christmas Lights

Decorating Your Coffee Table for Christmas

Great Kitty Stocking Stuffers – recycled tins, natural kitty treats!

15 Unique Christmas Gifts – many recycled!

Steal This Christmas Gift Please!

Kitten Christmas Pictures – you know me; NOT a pet fan. So if I’m posting kitten pictures, you can bet your hide they’re flippin’ adorable. Even I was moved.

Best Holiday Books, 2008 – kid friendly! Use the library or share with friends to be extra green with holiday books.

Christmas Party Game Idea – Family Tree

Green Holiday Gift Guide: Great Books for Kids

Holiday Lights Video

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Have a “Green” Christmas this year