Prisky Paws

Hello, fur fam! So back in August, I shared a photo on our Instagram showing my tiny teacup Yorkie Jolie, who is mostly toothless now, getting into her favorite food. That so mentioned food has been a godsend to us! For starters, Yorkies are notorious for being fussy eaters. If you own one, well you already know. But if you don't, Yorkies will sooner starve than eat kibble that isn't tasty. If you'd like to laugh you can revert to an embarrassing blog post I posted yesterday about me trying my dogs treats. Yes, you read that right, a human taste testing the treats. Luckily, I didn't have to taste test this kibble, but I assure you it has to taste good to get a tiny dog to ferociously make her way into the bag as pictured here: Cute right? I'd like to tell you all that the packaging of this brand of dog food is originally what drew me to it, and how could it not? My dogs practically look like they modeled for the bag. However, I have been a big fan of the S...

Have you ever inspected what ingredients are in your pets food and treats? Do you make sure that you know what all the ingredients are and that you can pronounce them? Well, that is definitely something that I do as a pet owner. I've even been one to *try* the treats sometimes, because, I'm THAT crazy dog mom. I must be doing something right because I have one dog who is about 45 days shy of turning 16 years old! It must be all those years of reading the labels right? This month, Chewy featured an interesting product. At first glance, it looks like Teddy Grahams for dogs, really cute ones too. However, upon second glance this dog crazed momma read the ingredient list: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Organic Sunflower and/or Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Palm Oil, Organic Cane Juice Syrup, Organic Pumpkin Powder, Organic Mace, Organic Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin. Wow, I think to myself as I hold the bag of treats and a cup of black coffee in the oth...

Coming to you this month is a pawsome pet product that I loved receiving for review. Now, if you've been following me for a minute you know that my dogs are senior pups, are missing some teeth and have been at risk for pancreatitis. I always like to monitor their food and check for the protein and fat content. Not only does this pour over smell and taste great (per the dogs) it is low calorie and healthy! Per serving it has 64 calories and is made up of Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken, Pumpkin, Apples, Butternut Squash, Tapioca, Potato, Cinnamon, Ginger. Each of these ingredients provides a beneficial boost for your pup. chicken bone broth - protects the joints, is good for the belly and digestion, and keeps a coat and nails shiny and strong. chicken - rich in protein and essential for muscle growth pumpkin - high in vitamin a and antioxidants, contains lutein which protects eyesight apples - rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber and vitamins A & C. butternut squ...

Just like a regular fitness account showing off the results, but little of the struggle to get there, most dog-inspired Insta accounts are all about the gooey, cutesy, they-are-so-precious moments every dog owner experiences – every once in a while. No one ever shows the potty training accidents on the pillow or the barfing incident on the laptop.  Most people who have never had a pooch in their life think – I should get a dog, look at them, they are amazing! And they are, rest assured, but they also come with a slew of responsibilities that make the dog parenting role all the more challenging.  Whether you’re a newbie in the pet parenting world, or you’re simply craving for a few clever tips to simplify your already complex existence, read on for a few handy hacks that might just do the trick. Homemade cleansers in a jiffy Even the most obedient of breeds such as German Shepherds can make a mess when left alone for the first time, or while they’re still ...

Woof bark fam! Last month we received a product to review that Bebe and Jolie did not enjoy. They are notoriously fussy Yorkies and very selective when it comes to kibble. We've tried Zignature  brands before but when given the chance to try Kangaroo, we hopped right to it. Well, they weren't a fan. My coworker Daniel has a dog named Layla, she is 5 years old and also notoriously picky when it comes to kibble. I offered Daniel the food as I hate to waste food, dog and human alike. Well as you can see from the pictures it was a win! Layla is a 50% German Shepherd, 50% Siberian husky, with sprinkles of sloth in between. She lives in sunny Arizona and is also "the laziest & prettiest dog in the world" according to her furdaddy! This kibble is grain free and made from real, Kangaroo from Australia, wholesome peas, chickpeas, and flaxseed. This meat-first recipe offers pups the protein they need to thrive, while Zignature’s limited ingredient recipe thro...

As a fur mom of two senior Yorkies, it is no surprise that this breed comes with joint problems later on in their lives. Yorkies are part of the terrier family, and are extremely active. My oldest dog is 15 years old and still flings herself from the bar stool onto the couch. I nickname her my giddy gazelle. Both of my dogs have fluxating patellas which is pretty common in this breed and to prevent arthritis and swelling I have been supplementing them with glucosamine for the past few years and it's worked really well.  Glucosamine is more commonly known as Cosequin® and its main use it to help promote mobility and joint function in dogs and cats. Arthritis refers to inflammation or swelling in a joint and what these supplements do is help provide the necessary nutrients for cartilage repair and function.  These treats were a win in the Prisky Paws household. I gave my 10lb Yorkie one full chew and my 5lb Yorkie 1/2 of one chew as per the weigh recommendations on the...

On Thursday, April 5, 2018 my beloved Bebe started limping. Bebe has been with me for three decades of my life, in my teenage years, the entire part of my twenties, and now in my thirties. She has been an immaculately healthy puppy, and still is at 15 years and 2 months of life. She surpasses the average age of Yorkshire Terrier  Bebe is active, and playful, loving and sweet. Anyone who has met her has instantly loved her, and quite frankly how could you not? She is pure love. After I came home from work on Thursday, I noticed that she was limping. I immediately thought that she flung herself off the couch, bed, or bar stool. Despite her age, I often call Bebe a gazelle because if she sees food on the counter, she turns into a trapeze artist and will jump incredible heights. For example, I once witnessed Bebe on my doggie camera  jumping from the couch, onto a bar stool, and to the kitchen counter to eat a bag of Doritos. I immediately rushed home to get her from jumpin...