Top Tools + Supplies for Home Dog Grooming

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Grooming is important for maintaining your pet’s skin & coat and helps to prevent matting, skin issues and irritation. Proper grooming also supports your pet’s overall health and well-being. Since you may not be able to visit your favorite pet groomer right now due to Coronavirus shutdowns, Daisy & I put together a list of grooming supplies you can use at home to help keep your pet looking, feeling, and smelling their best between grooms!

Throw a Peeps Party for Your Dog!

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Right about now we ALL wish we could be hangin’ with our peeps, but those who can are staying home to stay safe and save lives!

Easter is almost here and it’s the perfect time to throw a Peeps Party for your dog, cat, kids or other creatures you are stuck in quarantine with at home.

Check out our list of Peeps Gifts, Toys and Treat ideas for your dog’s Easter Basket or to throw a Peeps Party at your place (no outside guests permitted during the Coronavirus outbreak).

Since we celebrate Daisy’s birthday in April (real date unknown), we might just go all out and throw a Peeps-Themed Puppy Birthday Party for ourselves this year. Here’s a roundup of some of the cutest Peeps for Pets that can be ordered online and should be delivered to your door in time for Easter.

Peeps Bunny Squeaky Vinyl/Plush Toys – 3 Pack

Peeps Mini Plush Bunny Dog Toy, 2 Pack

Peeps Squeaky Rope Dog Toys

Peeps Fleece Bottom Plush Chick Squeaky Pet Toy

Peeps Easter Egg Chicks Treat Holders

Easter Cake Bites Dog Treats

Wilton Bunny Silicone Treat Molds

Easter Bunny Shaped Silicone Treat Molds for Pup Cakes

Peeps Cupcake Liners for Dog Treats and Pup Cakes

Puppy Cake Wheat-Free Cake Mix and Frosting Mix for Dogs

Chillin with My Peeps Dog Shirt

 

20 DIY Hideouts to Give Your Cat More Privacy & Personal Space

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This article originally appeared here, but since we are all sheltering-in-place during the Covid-19 outbreak, I thought it might be nice to share some ideas on how you can stay busy, entertained and distracted while you are stuck at home. Not only are these projects fun for the family, but they will also give your cat the extra privacy and space they probably need right about now!

Want to treat your favorite feline to a new abode? Grab a copy of DIY Cat Castles: 20 Cardboard Habitats You Can Build Yourself and learn how to build homemade habitats with easy instructions and common materials you have at home. (TIP: you can “look inside” the book online if you just want some free ideas and inspiration)

Shoeboxes and paper bags are fine for other cats. But your favorite felines deserve luxurious living spaces! This DIY construction guide includes fun and easy instructions for making cardboard trains, ships, food trucks, rockets, and other hideouts. Also included are tips for making cat climbing towers and scratching pads that they can use to stay sharp.

All twenty projects are quick to assemble and require inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. You can customize them to match your cat’s wildest desires.
Get the book for yourself or send it to your favorite cat lover!

The Week in Dog News: Bailey’s Burrito, Marnie Dies, COVID-19 Pet News + More

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There is so much going on in the world right now, that I thought it was time for some dog news. Here’s a roundup of the top news for dog lovers from the past week.

I think we’ve all been guilty of stress eating at one time or another. In campaign news, Elizabeth Warren’s dog Bailey stole a burrito because ‘running for first dog’ was stressful. Bailey has been a star on Warren’s social media accounts and frequently joined her on the campaign trail. Everyone on Twitter is clearly #TeamBailey!

In sadder news, Marnie, the Shih Tzu who charmed Instagram with her head tilt and lolling tongue, died this week at age 18. Marnie was an internet sensation, and poster dog for senior dog adoption. She passed peacefully and will be missed.

There’s lots of news, rumors and confusing information about the Coronavirus, including how COVID-19 may affect pets. Here’s some of what you need to know, but always check with your vet for specific pet health concerns. Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the Coronavirus to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owner.

Experts have advised that everyone make reasonable (but not panicky) preparations as the coronavirus spreads. That means making sure you are stocked up on pet food and meds so that you don’t run out if you get sick and have to self-quarantine, or there is a shortage in the supply chain. You should also always have a backup plan for who will care for your pets in an illness or emergency.

If you do get sick, limit contact with your pets . Avoid snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food. If you must interact with your pet, wash your hands before and after. Hand washing is ALWAYS good advice!

On a lighter note, we thought this sweet dog news was a great way to end our roundup for the week, Titos Vodka for Dog People and The Dinner Party Project hosted a hilarious and adorable Dog Dinner Pawty to help promote pet adoption. Go HERE to check out all the photos. They sure made us smile!

And speaking of smiles, a two-legged pup named Lieutenant Dan is a finalist in the Cadbury Bunny tryouts. Lieutenant Dan, named after the “Forrest Gump” character who lost his legs in Vietnam, is one of 10 finalists competing for a national commercial spot for Cadbury. Thousands of household pets from across the nation applied, but only a few were chosen. Not only will the winner star in a new Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial, but they will also receive a $5,000 cash prize. Good Luck and click here to give Lieutenant Dan your vote.

7 Wall Mounted Cat Scratchers & Perches for Your Kitty’s Health & Happiness

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Cat furniture and scratching posts have lots of benefits: satisfying kitty’s urge to scratch without damaging furniture, reducing anxiety, improving behavior, and just generally pleasing their feline sensibilities. The downside is that they can also take up a lot of floor space often don’t fit your home decor or lifestyle.

The good news is that since cats are royal creatures, they LOVE looking down on us mere common folk. They also love climbing, jumping, and hiding, when the mood strikes. That’s why wall-mounted cat furniture and accessories make the purrfect solution.

Wall-mounted cat scratchers, shelves and beds can be combined to make an epic cat wall or use them individually in small spaces. Click the link below each photo to read customer reviews and get more details about these featured cat furniture items. We put together this list of space-saving wall-mounted cat perches, steps, scratchers and condos we think will please even the fussiest cat you know.

Ruby Road Cat Scratching Post for Floor or Wall A solid natural wood frame with durable woven sisal that naturally inspires scratching. The perfect surface for your cat do all the things that come instinctively to it, including scratching, pouncing, playing, and climbing. All components are non-toxic, so you don’t have to worry about your cat chewing or ingesting any parts.

Wall Mount Cat Floating Steps This pair of kitty shelves includes a teaser feather and fluffy ball for extra fun. Modern and minimalist design; sturdy and safe. Stainless steel mounting screws for easy installation.

Treasborn Wall Cat Scratching Post Can be mounted on any wall or installed in your cat’s crate. A solid oak frame and replaceable sisal scratching post make it functional and attractive.  It can also be installed horizontally and used as a balance beam, depending on your cat’s weight and size.

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