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NomOFlea

It’s that time of year again and it’s important that you’re protecting your pup from pests that can cause a whole lot of problems. Ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes are prevalent during the spring and summer months and if you let your dog play outside, there’s a better, more natural way for you to ensure that he doesn’t get bit.

NomOFlea is a new, all-natural insect repellent that uses the essential oils of plants to nourish skin and keep bugs away naturally without all of the harsh chemicals found in other flea treatments. As a result, your dog stays protected without chemicals, pesticides, or poisons coming in contact with his body. This healthy and safe alternative to traditional flea treatments is just what you need to have on hand when you and your pup go hiking, for a walk in the park, or even to play in the backyard.

NomOFlea all-natural flea repellent also comes in a multi-use container with a resealable, twist off cap, which means you get 3 to 6 times the applications of other spot-on treatments. Finally, a better buy for keeping away the bugs.

Get your supply of NomOFlea natural flea repellent today at K9HealthSolutions.com.

Starting May 31st we’ll be hitting the airwaves! Frederick, Maryland residents can check us out in two new and exciting ways thanks to FM WFRE and AM WFMD.

First off, you can listen for our awesome new commercial, Monday through Friday 5 am to midnight, where you’ll hear all about the natural solutions we offer to help your dog be his best.

The other way we’re hitting those airwaves is through WFMD and WFRE’s Pet of the Week Feature. Every Tuesday, these stations bring in a pet from the Frederick County Animal Control Center that’s up for adoption. If a family adopts the featured pet, we’ll donate an awesome gift pack to help care for their new addition. So if you’re looking to adopt a pet and score some great finds from K9HealthSolutions.com, be sure to listen every Tuesday!

Finally, be sure to check us out on the station websites!

Thank you for all of the support and hey, who knows? Maybe Rakker will be the next big thing to hit the airwaves!

We recently had the pleasure of coming across the Hound Dawg Blog, authored by Tobi, an Austin, Texas resident. Tobi absolutely adores her husband, Kristopher, and their two Basset Hounds, Bluebonnet and Clementine! The blog is all about the daily happenings of Bluebonnet and Clementine, and of course enjoying that delicious barbecue in their photos that’s just making my mouth water!

We hope you’ll head on over to the Hound Dawg Blog and read their great posts! Tobi has such a positive, happy outlook on life, and it’s so much fun to read her posts and get a peek into life living with two adorable hounds.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re looking for the best gift for a dog lover in your life, consider getting that special person one of these four fabulous books about dogs that you simply can’t put down once you start reading!

1.) If Dogs Could Talk by Vilmos Csanyi
This book is a bit more scientific and details a variety of different experiments involving our furry, four-legged friends, but it proves interesting for any dog lover who wants to learn about how dogs think and learn. Definitely gets you thinking!

2.) For the Love of a Dog by Patricia B. McConnell
This fabulous read focuses on the emotions of dogs and of the people who interact with them through a series of personal stories, behavior guides, and anecdotes about how dogs view the world. A great book for any dog owner.

3.) Bones Would Rain from the Sky by Suzanne Clothier
Filled with practical training advice, this book challenges dog owners to think about the differences between dogs and human being s and how we both can improve communication to be happier – and have more fun!

4.) Marley and Me by John Grogan
Everyone has heard about this story of a man and his wife and their foray into parenthood by adopting a puppy named “Marley,” but if you’re looking for a great piece that warms the heart, brings laughs, and just generally makes you feel good about your relationship with your dog, you’ve found the right book.

Want to make one of these books shine as a gift? Add on a custom or homemade bookmark featuring your loved one’s dog or favorite breed, or include this gift as the final flourish on a dog-themed Valentine’s Day date where you enjoy dinner, a movie, and maybe even a nice walk in the park – with the dog, of course!

We recently came across the Kay’s K9s blog, where Kay blogs about her oh-so-adorable Miniature Needle Felted Dog and Cat items! We love how unique her cute keychains are, and they really do amazingly resemble the dog breed.

She’s been receiving quite a bit of Press lately, and it’s no wonder with how accurate her needle felted dog and cat sculptures are, all of us at K9Health were quite impressed (especially our dog Rakker!). We hope you’ll head on over and visit her site, and we wish her only more success in the future!

New years is almost here and the American Kennel Club has already started thinking about what dogs around the nation will be coming up with as their resolutions! The list, which is listed below, can be a fun way for you to think about the new year with your dog. Will you help these resolutions become a reality, or will you choose something else that’ll get two paws up from your pup? While you think about your dog’s resolutions, consider some of these picks from the AKC:

10.  Owner on floor, dog in bed.
9.  Stop begging and actually get a seat at the dinner table.
8.  Give up the dream of ever catching my tail.
7.  Bark like a big dog but still get cuddled on lap like a little dog.
6.  Get back at cat for litter box incident.
7.  Find every bone I ever buried.
4.  No more haircuts!
3.  Become alpha dog in my house. Well, at least stop letting the cat push me around.
2.  Invent goggles that allow me to see the electric fence.
1.  Finally pass that darn AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Have you thought of a good resolution for your pet? How about for you in relation to your dog? Share with us in the comments and we’ll post your resolutions!

2009 was one turbulent year for the world, and we’re looking forward to a great 2010! We recently met the great people behind Ruff Ride, who just published their very witty new book, enhanced by photos of adorable dogs! We all need a little smile in our lives, and what could bring more cheer that seeing a cute dog and a funny witticism?

Definitely head on over and check out the Ruff Ride book, and tell them we said hello!

We recently had the pleasure of getting to know the great people behind Paw Prints Life (formerly Paw Prints Pet Photography), and wanted to introduce our readers to them, too! Paw Prints Life is a wonderful pet photography business, as well as now branching out into pet (and people!) gifts.

Rebecca Forrest and Virgil Sweeden are the faces behind Paw Prints Life, and we applaud their dedication to their business and wish them continued success! Be sure to check them out, and if you live around Dayton, Ohio, we encourage you to visit their pet photography studios with your dog!

Pups The Traveling Labrador is one of the most fun pet blogs we’ve had the pleasure of coming across. Pups is a plush Black Labrador who has been traveling the globe for the last three and a half years with friends and family members, and taking photos everywhere he goes! Pups’s mom found Pups at a small boutique store a few years ago, and Pups was welcomed into a family complete with his brother, Garth Milo, a 10 year old Black Labrador!

Check out the “Puparazzi” section, where you can view fun photos of Pups in some of the great locations he’s visited! Everyone’s talking about Pups, so check out his “Press” page to see the spotlight he’s getting!

The holidays are here and if you really want to make a difference this Christmas, consider opening your heart and your home to a pup in need from a local shelter or rescue. Adopting a dog during this time of year is quite possibly the best gift you can give, to both your family and to the lucky pup.

In your area alone, there are probably hundreds of animals in need of a warm, safe, and loving home during this time of year – and don’t just think that the dogs are the only ones who deserve to come home. Grant the Christmas wish of a dog, cat, bird, fish, horse, pig, or other creature this year by bringing one home and caring for it with love. Trust us – your holiday season has never been quite so special.

Adopt a pet this holiday season and give yourself the gift of a companion while at the same time, giving the gift of home to a lucky furry, fishy, or feathered friend.

Happy Holidays!