Prisky Paws

A few weeks ago, my dog Bebe was in chronic pain in her neck and arm area. I had not seen her fall or do anything that may have caused injury but it was obvious that she was in pain. After one too many screaming yelps I called out of work and took her to the vet. Our vet suggested that we start a series of laser therapy treatments. I gave her a blank stare. I've seen and heard about laser therapy being used everywhere on humans but never thought that the medical breakthrough was now available for our furry friends. It sounded expensive to me but in all actuality it was very reasonable. Prices range between $40-$60 a session and a minimum of 6 sessions is recommended. The best part is that our pet insurance covered about half of the costs. After the first treatment I immediately noticed a difference in Bebe's range of motion in her neck, and she wasn't crying or yelping. The response to the laser made me cry, cry with tears of joy that my Furbaby was getting be...

Official NFL Jersey's in PINK?! I'll take them! Hello fur friends! With just two short months away from the SuperBowl I am happy to announce that my pups are ready for the games and in style. Last year I purchased the wonderful and adorable blue jerseys from HotDogCollars  and this year I was happy to receive an email that the NFL Jerseys were available in pink. Of course being a NY Giants fan I appreciate the blue, but I love my girls in pink. We will be alternating every weekend! Happy shopping!

How many times have you gone out and purchased a wee wee pad only to come home to a mess? I cannot count the number of times that I have purchased poorly made that claim to be super absorbent. So super absorbent that your fur friend just tinkled and it traveled passed the pad! I've found myself buying the jumbo sized packs at PetSmart and PetCo, the 100ct ones that seemed to be a bargain at $40-$50 only to come to realize that I was putting down 4-5 pads to avoid a mess. That's not very efficient! One pad should suffice. Lately I've been obsessed with Fab  Pet Thursdays. Every Thursday at 7PM EST they host a selection of discounted pet goodies. That's where I came to discover these training pads. Since the sale initially ran, I've purchased these pads an additional 4 times.  I actually saw first hand what the absorbency power was on each pad due to a leak in my home. I have a free standing air conditioner in my dogs room (yes they have their very own room, a tou...

Most of you have seen me posting to our Facebook page about the biggest recall in pet food since 2007. It's actually a recall on a top high end pet food company - DIAMOND PET FOODS Please take a moment to read about and learn about ALL the brands that are affected by clicking here I want to make my readers aware of the largest pet food recall since 2007 and unfortunately this time many of the foods being recalled were foods we were told the best of the best.  This recall includes brands like Wellness, Taste of the Wild, Natural Balance, Canidae, Kirlkland and many more. I don't know about you but I use to purchase Wellness! I thought it was the absolute best for my pet, well I was wrong! You can check the above article to see if you’re food is included in the recall, the list is long so please make sure you check.    The culprit this time is Salmonella which in addition to causing issue for your pet can be dangerous for you as well. A few  ...

Here in NJ, we have been having a heat wave lately! Last year it wasn't so humid and hot so Bebe and Jolie were able to go to a summer BBQ. However this year they stayed in the cool AC with plenty of ice cubes in their water. Always remember, if it's too hot for you than it's that much hotter for your fur friend to be outside. None the less, the girls showed their American spirit by posing for some pawsome pictures! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

Summer is finally approaching and if you're like me I try as much as possible to stay out in the sun and enjoy the weather. Being outdoors makes me happy, whether is enjoying a drink at an outside cafe, having a picnic, going to the beach, or taking a bike ride through the park I just want to stay out and play! With warmer weather approaching you probably will find that more activities are available for you and your pooch - dog beaches, run ups to the ice cream truck, long strolls in the park, dips in the lake, and did I mention top-down convertible drives? As soon as the weather gets warmer I take Bebe and Jolie EVERYWHERE! However, you do need to remember, and trust me I know that it's hard to do so, but... dogs are not human! They have hair all over their body (my dogs have hair, most dogs have fur) and they have naturally higher temperatures. A human is considered normal at 98.6 degrees. A dog is normal at 100-101! Here are some tips, tricks, and gadgets that I use for my...

So this past weekend at Cherrybrook they were having a pet psychic meet and greet and for $25 you could have your dogs paws read, ok not really but it sounds cool. I have to admit that when I scheduled my visit for this I had my suspicions but within minutes of sitting down my suspicions were cleared and tears were in my eyes. Meet Lorraine Moore, psychic and Animal Communicator. She is located in Washington, NJ but occasionally visits pet stores. A few things that Lorraine immediately pointed out was that I was skeptical and that Jolie was a diva. Pretty spot on if you ask me. Here's a few more things she said: Bebe is Daddy's girl, oh and Bebe says Daddy gives her cheese even though you yell at him not to. Jolie is mad that Bebe had a photo shoot with sunglasses and she didn't (my jaw dropped). Bebe loves the perfume you spray on her, keep it coming she says. Jolie wants to be in clothing everyday and she said that you are slacking. Jolie expects all ...

Have you ever cringed at the thought of cleaning and washing your fur babies toys, blankets and bedding with regular detergent knowing that they will put it in their mouth? Have you thought about using baby detergent instead but than realized that baby detergent is mild and doesn't clean up the "pet accidents" the way a detergent should. Well the wait and concern is over - Rockn Green has released a new detergent specifically   " Doghouse Rock , like all Rockin’ Green products, is dye and phosphate free, contains no fillers, enzymes or optical brighteners and is non-toxic, vegan and biodegradable. Made with recyclable packaging, it’s blended to be the perfect detergent for pet bedding, stuffed toys and pet accidents." How does it work?  I recommend doing a sanitary steam wash for your fur pets dirty bedding and/or toys to get the gooky stuff out. If you have a regular machine you're going to want to throw 2-3 scoops of detergent and do a wash cycle...

My dogs are going for their annual teeth cleaning surgery this week and prior to surgery the vet does a blood work exam to clear them on if they can be put under with anesthesia. I'm sure that vets use different names for these tests but I am going to be listing everything as it is on my invoice and exam. On both my dogs the vet drew blood for a Superchemistry and CBC/Differential . These were two separate charges and two separate sections on the blood exam itself which I will get into a little later. I will be going in order of explaining each item as it appears on my dogs blood exam. As far as ranges are concerned I take that they range differently depending on the breed and the size of the dog. I will be using the ranges listed on my exam as the "Adult Reference Range" from ANTECH diagnostics. Blood tests are not only used before teeth cleaning procedures, blood exams certify good health and indicate if your pup is healthy and free of disease or inf...

I love my dogs, I love all dogs, and I love to blog! Here is my entry to blog my way into BarkWorld2012! Eukanuba, I ask you - shouldn't the winner be someone who has an insatiable appetite for fun, a purse filled with about 3 gadgets that can take a picture/video at any given moment, and someone who cares about providing and being a voice on what products/food are good for your pet? Did you answer yes? - Well keep on reading! It's safe to say that I love dogs more than I love humans and how could anyone blame me? Those wet nose kisses and wagging tails just about make my day, everyday. I can never get enough. How can anyone possibly reciprocate the amount of unconditional love that they bring into our lives? Well, we can spoil them with treats and toys, but who is telling us if those toys and treats are safe? Sure you'll read on the packaging "your dog will love this" or "tasty and delicious" but how can you be sure? We certainly ...

A few months ago I shared a quick and easy way to organize your pets closet. Since than my pet's closet has grown and relocated to a room of it's own. Helping me along the way are the Teafco Cleo pet hangers. The ONLY hangers I use. They're sturdy, sized perfectly and skinny so as to take up less space and give me more room for new outfits for my pups.  Cleo pet hangers were made exclusively to hang precious pet clothing. " Designer clothing for pups is a hot trend – from jackets and puffer vests, to tee shirts and tutu skirts, pets of all kinds are getting dressed and going to town! Designer doggie apparel is expensive and our pet clothing hangers protect your investment. Hanging keeps clothing fresh, clean and unwrinkled - ready to dress your pooch to perfection.   Cleo Pet Clothing Hangers fit most of rods for regular closets." Each set is priced with affordability and each set comes with 12 hangers in a single color. Our closet has mainly berry blue co...

So my birthday was two weeks ago and my dear friend Camila gave me a gift certificate to Henri Bendel . This would actually be the first time I had shopped there. I had received gifts and such from there but had not shipped for myself there, EVER. Turns out it was just my type of store. Fashionable with a dog line. SOLD. I know what you're thinking too -  that if was my birthday I should have spent it all myself but you see, it was on sale and it was cashmere and it was XS. Do I really need to keep making excuses? C'mon now we all know how spoiled my two girls are! So here's what I picked up, a dog sweater, a bow wring, and a jewelry roll: After of course being asked who the sweater was for I started bragging and showing pictures of my little princesses. I'll have you know that Bebe's size was not available so don't pass judgement on me! After the staff saw the picture of Jolie they invited me back for photos with my dog dressed in her new Henri Ben...

Take time out of your day today to reflect and appreciate love in your life. What make you smile and giggle? Who makes you blush? Take a moment and send that person a text and show your appreciation, if your like me and have pets spoil them with some healthy treats, some wet kisses, and lots of belly rubs. Remember to keep your pet away from any chocolates you may receive today as gifts! Chocolates are toxic to dogs and very dangerous. Put them in a place where your dog cannot reach them. Later today Bebe and Jolie will be featured in a local newspaper article celebrating love, because love isn't just for humans, it's between anything with a heartbeat. From one pulse to the other, we wish you a happy and loving day! Here's the article from the local paper! :  Forever in Their Debt...

Come one, come all, to the greatest show on Earth! Last weekend I turned 27 and I just wanted to have a fun themed party. If you see the work I put into my dog's birthday parties you can imagine what I would do for myself! This year I wanted something colorful, fun, quirky, and goofy. What better says that than the circus?! I started envisioning the theme I wanted 4 months ago and than decided that my dogs would have to be a part of it too. Sadly, they weren't allowed into the restaurant with my 30+ guests because of hygiene laws, but that didn't stop me from dressing them up! Meanwhile I am sure they wondered what the heck I was doing with costumes in February when they had just passed the Halloween month. Have a look at my fabulous day! I dressed up as a ringleader and I'm holding a cracked whip here.  It made the perfect prop for photos! My friend's boyfriend John dressed up as a clown, I couldn't be happier!  He even had one of those flo...