Prisky Paws

What makes me smile? - all things pink - sparkly stars - the French language - anything with rhinestones - Yorkshire Terriers. The above list is what I count on to make me happy when I am sad, it never fails and I have tried to group all those things together to create one big smile-maker. Meet my pups, Bebe and Jolie, whose names in French mean "Baby" and "Pretty" They are my two Yorkshire Terriers who make me smile every single day. I do absolutely anything and everything for my dogs, they make me feel like the most important person in the world, and well, if I have a treat in my hand, I've now just become the center of their universe - surely you understand if you're a pet owner. I came across foufou dog products last year while I was in Boston. I picked up the cutest barrettes with cupcakes on them and immediately purchased two. I noticed the tag line in the packaging that said "J'aime mon chien" which is French for "I l...

Pill delivery made easy, yummy and fun! A few weeks ago after having purchased a doggyloot deal from Flavor-Doh , I discovered this company's PAWSOME product called Flavor-Doh . Available in two flavors, chicken and liver, this stuff comes in a container tub. It has a peanut butter like consistency and not much is needed. The first time I tried Flavor-Doh my dogs came running in from the living room because of the smell. They than heard me shake their pill bottles and quickly ran back into the living room. After wrapping the pills up in the gooey goodness my dogs actually were begging for more! The Flavor-Doh masks the taste of ther medicine and my pups think it's a treat. How fun! I especially LOVE that it's a healthy alternative to wrapping pills in cheese or peanut butter because this stuff is low calorie with very few ingredients and NO chemicals! Ingredients: Flour, Vegetable Oil, Chicken, Vitamin E (Natural Antioxidant) Take a look at Jolie being fussy and ...

A few months ago while dreaming of more doggyloot deals… …..Zzzzzz……Zzzzz…..Zzzzz…… OH! OK, we’re awake again. So back to the post, yes, yes! A few months ago doggyloot offered a deal on a totally cool product called DawggieGoPak. My human always juggles her handbag, our leashes, her cellphone, and her keys leaving her with no wiggle room whatsoever to snap photos of us or to play fetch. Lucky for us she picked up this sweet deal for only $10 with shipping included! Check it out: We’re not so fond of the clicker but unless we don’t perform tricks we don’t get any of those little dog bone treats which we love. They are from Sojos and we love, love, love it! A lot comes in a box which makes out human happy and they are wheat and corn free, yay for all yummy things that are healthy too. So grab this doggyloot deal today!

Hello furry friends! I’ve got grreat news for everyone and right in time for the holidays too! Prisky Paws and Posh Puppy Boutique have joined together in having a photo contest giveaway! The randomly chosen grand prize winner will receive a Posh Puppy Boutique gift card for $50 dollars and everyone is receiving 20% off their site with the below coupon! Now for the rules! You must follow and like Posh Puppy Boutique on Facebook and Twitter (1 point for each) You must follow and like Prisky Paws on Facebook and Twitter (1 point for each) Subscribe to the Prisky Paws YouTube channel (3 points) Tweet this contest as many times as you can, only entries including this blog post and @poshpuppy and @priskypaws will be considered. (1 point per entry) Comment below on why your dog is wonderful, please tell me about him/her. Include a name & breed. (5 points) Post a picture on the Prisky Paws Facebook page of your special pet being cute (7 points) Contest ends Fr...

As a former vegan I know a thing or two about healthy and holistic nutrition. I know the benefits of fueling and feeding my body right and I expect to do the same thing with my pets. Pet foods with fillers, corn meal, and chemicals are the fast foods in the pet food aisle. Luckily, more and more manufacturers are making whole foods with no chemicals, steroids, or antiobiotics. This makes me ecstatic. For years, I’ve been feeding Bebe and Jolie Wellness and Blue Ribbon dog food. They would eat it because there was no other choice I gave them since they have sensitive stomachs, and are both allergic to corn. However, they wouldn’t hide their snouts in the bowl and only come up for air or run towards me when I shook the bag and announced feeding time. Well, that all changed when I discovered Rotations Pet Food. This company offers some really pawsome and realistic approaches to pet food, such as: Variety and healthy rotating recipes! Do you eat the same thing everyday? NO… so wh...

As if anyone needed another reason to show off their pets right? For a while now I’ve wanted to have my pets portrait drawn out. I wanted a canvas painting of them, and than I went to get a quote and realized it was several months of my mortgage so I declined. I than came across googling terms such as “cute cartoon dogs” and “cute yorkie cartoons”. Immediately I found the work of Kim Niles. Kim Niles is the illlustrator for KiniArt which is just about the greatest illustration site ever! I reached out to her and she immediately recognized my love for my dogs Bebe and Jolie. (that love usually is very prevalent after a squeaky phone coversation or bouncy email) After about 80 messages to one another, we had the finished product, a pawsome masterpiece. I loved working with Kim every step of the way. I’m a picky and difficult person to please but Kim made sure that I was happy. I especially loved the part where I had to describe my pets personality and their traits to her. My tw...

Lately I’ve been ditching the collars on my dogs and embracing dresses and vests that come attached with a ring for your pet’s leash. I think it’s a brilliant idea and more and more companies are starting to incorporate a harness onto their clothing. Take a look at this wonderful addition to my collection: Here’s why I like it: My dogs are so small and fragile as it is that I always cringed at the idea of pulling them on the leash from their collar. I would sometimes have to do this as their outfits did not permit to have a harness over it. Safe, stylish and practical. I like that i can snap the leash on and off without having to search for the ring. It adds a nice touch to the outfit and has a safer feel. Dogs sometimes slip out of their collars. But with these outfits equipped with harnesses that are secured two ways, at the belly and at the neck. No more tangled collars at the neck! Check out Cha-Cha Couture , where they have a wonderful selection of harness dresse...

So you have a small dog who you want to take outside in the snow but it’s too cold, so you find yourself buying a sweater for your furry friend. Halloween rolls around and you want to purchase a costume for your pet. Another birthday another seven doggy years to celebrate, we should probably pick up an outfit for that too. Face it. We are all guilty of expanding our dogs wardrobe without even thinking.  Now if you’re ANYTHING like me, you have an addiction to matching outfits, theming parties and dressing up your dogs as if they were your dolls. Come to think of it, they’re just as cute! Hahaha. Over the years I’ve spent a small fortune on dog apparel. Anywhere from crystal collars to cashmere sweaters to terry robes and furry parkas. You name it Bebe and Jolie probably have it. When I tell people about their extensive wardrobe, they almost immediately call me crazy and tell me I’m wasting my money.  In my defense (and in yours too if you have been caug...

My groomer told me that my dogs have more hair accessories than most little girls. I have to agree. I recently started collecting bows and theming outfits with them. At the moment I’m totally obsessed with Val’s Diva Bows They are sturdy and GORGEOUS. They are hand sewn and the attention to detail is amazing. Most of the bows purchased from Val are on the left. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I’m feeling sad I simply remember my favori...

If your dogs are anything like my two furballs they hate getting their teeth brushed. I chose the word hate but should really use despise. Both my little princesses have gingivitis. Bebe has a more serious case of it and has already lost 7 teeth. Jolie also has it but no teeth have been removed. I wish I knew 5 years ago what I know now. Basically what works, what doesn’t, what’s worth it and what’s out there to confuse you and empty out your wallet. The two products I absolutely swear by are: Vet Solutions Enzadent Oral Care Chews for Dogs Leba III Dental Spray After continued use the amount of reduced decay was quite significant. This made me very happy, I went from taking my dogs for a teeth cleaning, yo uknow the process that puts the dog under and they clean the teeth that way and cost a small fortune, to simply relying on these products. My dogs eat organic dog food and sip filtered water. I make sure the treats they eat are healthy and don’t contain corn, but the fa...

If your like me and like to welcome the different seasons and holidays with decor around the house you will appreciate this post. I spend more money than I should on my dogs. I ask my accountant every year if I can claim them on my taxes, and every year she laughs. Funny thing is that it’s NOT funny. I mean think about it. They have pet insurance, training school, clothing, grooming, feeding, and need to be registered with your town. Almost human right?! Anyhow, I’m a recent fan of the Dollar Tree store. They’ve really stepped up their game. I actually don’t go anywhere else for holiday decorations, BBQ supplies, and all things party. So I was happy when I had the idea to have mini photo shoots at my house with my girls without breaking the bank. Tips for a great photo: Use a towel or a bed sheet as your back drop. Glitter makes everything better, have that handy along with a handvac. A squeaky toy/bag a chips to grab dogs attention while posing for camera. Enjoy! If your lik...