Archive for November, 2009

The turkey may be put away and the pumpkin pie polished off, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop celebrating! Once you’re done giving thanks, it’s time to start thinking about giving gifts and if you’re ready to start your holiday shopping, we’ve got the perfect place to go when it comes time to get something special for your four-legged family member!

At K9HealthSolutions.com, we’ve got tons of treats, toys, and other doggy delights that are sure to get your pup in the holiday spirit. Plus, with our exclusive sale coming up, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of the pawsome deals!

On Monday, November 30, be sure to check back with us to save up to 60% off all of your favorite toys, treats, and more! These howl-o-day deals will go fast, so don’t wait! Monday is going to be the perfect time for getting some great gifts for the dogs in your life!

We stumbled upon this absolutely fabulous community for dog and cat lovers and we just had to share!

PetTalez is a totally cool, incredibly interactive online community for pets and pet lovers to connect, share information, and learn from each other in an environment that’s incredibly friendly and laid-back. Unlike other social networks for pet owners that charge you to become a member, PetTalez is totally free and you get to share lots of cool photos, blog posts, and other information that’ll help you connect with dog owners and dog lovers just like you! Plus, they always have a lot of helpful links and suggestions, so you’ll never feel lost when it comes to finding the right resources for your pet. They even have an on-site veterinarian!

So stop on by and become a member! If you do join up, be sure to connect with us because we’re on there too!

The Culinary K9 is a family owned and operated, all natural, gourmet dog treat bakery with tons of great treats that your pup is sure to love. In addition to their fabulous bakery, the Culinary K9 also features an awesome dog blog that’s packed with information on various events, other great dog bloggers, and of course, yummy dog treats! (We especially love their great post on a Pet’s 10 Commandments for Pet Owners! – so touching and heartfelt!)

Remember, they’re dedicated to bringing gourmet all natural dog treats to all dogs with distinguished tastes! The treats are baked fresh, never stored, and made with all natural human grade ingredients. No artificial ingredients, hormone/antibiotic free meats and cheeses, and always BOGO! Wholesome ingredients plus eco friendly packaging – what’s not to love?

Both you and your pup will adore the Culinary K9 – we know we do! Be sure to check them out at their blog, or on Twitter

You already know that people aren’t the only stars to light up the silver screen. In between all of those Hollywood stars are a few talented and remarkable dogs that seem to make each and every production a whole lot more fun. This weekend, to honor those charismatic canines, the Fido awards will be held in London, England – and we’re sure that it’s going to be a barking good time!

This year on the nominees list, there’s a ton of fabulous dogs that made us laugh, cry, and of course, share in a love for these beautiful creatures, though we can’t say it was easy to narrow down those dogs. Even the event organizer, Toby Rose, agreed in a recent interview that there’s “an unprecedented run of dog successes at the international box office”. Some of this year’s nominees include the dog who played Marley in “Marley & Me”, George Clooney for the voice of the lead character in the upcoming “Fantastic Mr. Fox”, and the animated canine stars of “Bolt” and “Up”.

The Fido Awards are the first international awards for canine film stars. The annual award ceremony will be held November 22. Winners in each category will be decided by a panel of British film critics. For more info, visit WorldWideFido.com.

Wow. When we heard about this dog treat recipe, we couldn’t wait to try! Apparently, Brewer’s yeast is a natural flea remedy and while you should always talk with your vet about fleas and use an appropriate flea prevention method, we wanted to test out this yummy treat recipe and see if our pooch loved it and if it maybe kept some fleas at bay. We’ll see soon enough

Flea-B-Gone Biscuits
1 cup flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup brewer’s yeast (available at health-food stores)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chicken stock plus 3 tablespoons for basting

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix flour, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, and salt together. Add oil. Alternately add 1/2 cup chicken stock to the flour mixture in 3 parts; mix until well combined. Knead about 2 minutes by hand on floured surface; dough will be sticky.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out about 3/8 inch thick. Cut out bone shapes or other fun dog treat shapes. Then, place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, rotate baking sheet, and baste with remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock. Bake 10 minutes longer. Turn off oven, leaving oven door closed. Leave pan in oven for 1 1/2 hours longer to harden and cool. Remove from oven and let cool fully. Store in an airtight container.

Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some great Howl-O-Ween deals! For a limited time, K9HealthSolutions.com will be offering up to 55% off on all toys and treats so that you and your pup can fall in love with the selection before winter’s chill sets in. November is here already and it’s time to start thinking about how you can treat your pup to something special, just in time for Thanksgiving. After all, isn’t your dog one of your most treasured blessings? Be sure that you show your dog just how much you care by picking up something special at K9HealthSolutions.com today. Who knows? Maybe you’ll even start your howl-o-day shopping a little early!

Shop our dog treats and toys at K9HealthSolutions.com!

We recently came across 2 Dogs 2000 Miles, and were instantly touched. This inspiring pet blog is dedicated to their dog, Malcolm, who was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2004 and has since been given rest. Malcolm’s owner, Luke, and his two dogs Hudson and Murphy, took off on a 2,000 mile journey from Austin to Bostonto educate people on canine cancer, and work to create awareness and support for the prevention and cure of canine cancer.

We hope you’ll take a few minutes and a few dollars to Support 2Dogs2000Miles – your help is invaluable to them, and honestly every dollar helps! Check out Walk With Us to find out where they’ll be and you can show you support by joining them for a mile or two!

They’ll be at the following cities over the next few months, and we hope you can visit them!
Harrisburg PA -Mid October
Allentown PA -Early November
Philedelphia PA -Thanksgiving
New York City NY -Christmas Week
Hartford CT -February 2010
Providence RI -April 2010
Boston MA -May 2010

It’s so inspiring to see Luke, Hudson, and Murphy working to increase awareness for canine cancer and raise money and attention to finding a cure for the disease! We support their cause and wish them the greatest success.