The 70s Are Back

Your pup can now rock the latest fashion trend with these handmade 70s inspired alpaca ponchos.  They are a must have this spring.  Find these and other styles at Bitch New York, Doggie Couture Shop, and Posh Puppy Boutique.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are a few helpful tips to make your pup’s St. Patrick’s Day a happy one…


• Alcohol is toxic for pets so no matter how much they might beg for your green colored beer, don’t give in. Your pup can join the festivities with beer that is safe for dogs, like Dog Beer or Bowser Beer.


• Keep your pup from getting pinched by dressing them up in a cute Irish costume or tshirt. If thinking of dying your pup green for the day, make sure to use non-toxic, all-natural vegetable dye.


• All the parades, bars and parties can be very overwhelming and even hazardous to your pup. Keep your afternoon walks to quieter streets and away from crowded areas of the city. If you are hosting a party, keep you pup in a room away from the action so they can relax and remain safe.

Pop Culture Phenomenon

Pez Candy…a hot collectible, a pop culture phenomenon! For over 80 years kids and adults alike have enjoyed the interactive candy that is both yummy to eat and fun to play with.  Now Fido gets to enjoy an American classic, Pez for Pets!

Be Mine

A really good reason not to share your box of chocolates…
Chocolate is toxic and can be fatal for your pooch. Cacao beans contain theobromine that can stimulate the central nervous and cardiovascular system and increase heart rate and blood pressure in animals. There is no specific antidote for theobromine toxicity. Treatment is supportive and may include IV fluid, induce vomiting, use of activated charcoal or in more serious cases anti-seizure and/or cardiac medication to reduce tremors and regulate heart rates. Signs of chocolate toxicity are most commonly seen within 12 hours or less. Signs of chocolate toxicity include:
• Excitement, nervousness and trembling
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Excessive thirst and urination
• Muscle spasms and seizures
• Coma and death

Neighborhood Nasties

Your pup will love playing with these neighborhood nasties.  Meet Scratchy the flea, Shoo the blowfly and Achey the heart worm from Fuzz Yard.  (Available online at Trixie & Peanut.) 

Who doesn't love a cupcake?

If you pup loves carrots, they will love this carrot cake dog cupcake with cheese cream icing. Can we get a ruff ruff!


Cupcake Ingredients:
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cups whole wheat flour

Cupcake Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350° F
• Lightly spray cups of muffin tin.
• In a large bowl stir together the carrots, eggs and applesauce. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl whisk together the cinnamon, oats and flour.
• Slowly mix in the dry ingredients. Stir until well blended.
• Spoon mixture into muffin tin. The dough will be thick, so you may wet your fingers to press the dough into place.
• The dog cupcake will not rise very much, so do not worry about over filling the muffin tin.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.

Frosting Ingredients:
• 8 oz low fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened

Frosting Instructions:
• Blend both ingredients with a hand mixer until well blended.
• Spoon into a pastry bag for easy decorating.

Storing: These dog cupcakes will keep fresh in your refrigerator for 2 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 2 months. If you are going to freeze them, do not decorate with the frosting until they have thawed.

(This free receipt is from Dog Treat Kitchen.)

All You Need Is Love

John Lennon’s crisp white suite worn for the cover of the 1965 Beatles record album “Abby Road” sold at a Connecticut auction for $46,000.  The Beatles sell over 2 million iTunes in a week. Beatles fan unite to save Ringo Starr’s childhood home.  ‘A Day In The Life’ lyric sheet sells for $1.2 million.  What is it about the Beatles that we just can’t get enough of?  We love them…   (Beatle dog tshirts, www.bentleyB.com)