Pet Product Review - Topline Canine Care
Those of us who know that having a beautiful dog means having the commitment keeping it beautiful. There are no short cuts, it takes time, dedication and hardwork to keep your dog's coat looking its best. Lucky for ust there is an awesome new line of grooming products called Topline Canine Care. Topline shampoo and conditioner products are designed to nourish, sooth and refresh your dog's coat, and uses only the finest gentle and nonirritating products. You can visit their website at www.toplinecanine.com
My friend Barry, who is a groomer in a top New York grooming salon and I tried the Topline system over the weekend on two dogs, a short haired pit/boxer and a cocker spaniel. Barry who is very fussy about grooming products went throught the routine, and afterwards, simply said "he liked the product, it lathered well, the fragrance was great without being over powering, and the hair dried nicely." From Barry, that was quite a compliment.
For me, I said "looks like the dogs were sent out to the cleaners and came back delightfully pressed and clean." The dogs just looked vibrant and healthy. You can just see that the dog's hair had been moisturized. I especially like how the products are fortified with SPF sun protection. This is especially important for puppies as they are more susceptible to sunburn.
Using the Topline grooming solutions shampoo and conditioner is very easy, and affordable. If you're interested in purchasing Topline Canine Care, call the manufacturer directly or go to their website: http://toplinecanine.com/purchase.html
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Pet Product Review - Ark Naturals Neem “Protect” Spray 8 oz
Many people ask me for product recommendations when their pet has particular conditions. The other week and friend of mine with a pug asked me what spray I would recommend for those little bites and irritations that cause her little "Nigel" to pick and chew on. So, I asked my vet. Her recommendation, Ark Naturals Neem “Protect” Spray.
I said to myself, neem? what's that? Well, A very famous herb of India with worldwide fame and having magical properties known for its miraculous medicinal values from past 5000 years. Neem is known as free tree of India as it is found almost everywhere in India. Neem act as anti bacterial, anti parasitic, anti fungal, anti protozoal and anti viral thus helps in protection from all the microorganisms, which are always ready cause problems of all sorts.
on www.Arknaturals.com they say; "Ark’s Neem “Protect” Spray is environmentally friendly, gentle and a non-drying formula for pets including: dogs, cats and horses. It’s perfect for animals with skin and coat issues including insect bites and skin and coat irritation" and my vet agrees.
Buy your bottle for $11.50 at: http://www.arknaturals.com/product.aspx?pid=350
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Pet Products Review - Stella and Chewy's Carnivore Kisses™ Angus Beef Freeze Dried Treats 2.75 oz
I want to send a very special thank you out to the folks at Stella and Chewy's. These people were so nice, they sent me a variety of samples of their all natural freeze dried treats. Well, Champ simply loved them.
But unfortunately, late Saturday evening, Champ had a stroke. Its been quite a traumatic experience for all us. Lucky for us, we have an outstanding clinic in New York City that has one of the country's foremost canine neurology specialists. More on this and our long road to recovery will follow.
Anyway, back to Stella and Chewy's Carnivore Kisses™ Angus Beef Freeze Dried Treats 2.75 oz. When Champ was in the hospital, he simply would not eat anything; food nor treats. Well on my way to visit him on his second day in the hospital, I knew that after his spinal tap he needed a really special treat. I grabbed a jar of the Stella and Chewy's Carnivore Kisses™ Angus Beef Freeze Dried Treats. I gingerly fed Champ a handful of treats as he laid his head in my hand, and looked at me with the warmest deep brown eyes. I melted and was so happy I brought Stella & Chewy treats with me. Would you know the clinic aids said "those were the first treats Champ would eat".
What I liked is that these treats not only are as pure and all natural as you can get, but they crumble gently and perfect for his sensitive tummy.
So... Thank you Stella & Chewy's. You're a favorite of ours. Buy your pup those special treats at Lenny The Pug:
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Pet Products Review - FreshPet Select Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Natural Dog Food
You may remember two weeks ago I attended the Horse and Pet Expo. My goal was to find and report on new and unique brands for our dog loving community. Perhaps the most impressive company at the show was FreshPet Natural Dog Food. They were giving out samples, or should I say a week's supply, of their all natural dog food - the FreshPet Select Slice and Serve. Champ and I took home the FreshPet Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Natural Dog Food selection.
All I can say is what a great product. Yes, it is dog food, but one that's refrigerated and comes in a plastic tube package. It reminded me of a big liverwurst. What you do is slice off a measured amount depending on the size and weight of your dog and serve it either stand alone or as a compliment to his/her kibble. There is a measuring guide on the side of the package so you know exactly how much to serve. So basically, you slice and serve, how simple?
The FreshPet Select Adult Chicken Vegetable and Rice Naatural Dog Food has a great aroma and consistency. FreshPet Select is packed with only chicken, eggs, liver, vegetables, rice and vitamins. No preservatives or chemicals, hence it does need refridgeration. It does look like bologna, and yes even taste like a mild version of it. I tried just a little bit. But, unlike Bologna, FreshPet Select has been specially formulated for easy digestibilty by dogs. Well hey, it is completely human grade food. Best of all my pup Champ loves it.
Now I feel great about incorporating FreshPet Select products into Champ's diet because the people at FreshPet set out in 2005 to create the very best all natural dog food using the same principles that the big human health food companies take; cooking only in small batches, using only all natural products and right here in the USA. FreshPet Select is not raw pet food, it has been cooked, so there is no need to worry about harmful bacteria.
When looking for FreshPet Select products, you will have to check the refrigerated section of the store. Go to www.freshpet.com to find the location nearest to you. Most of the upscale supermarkets like Safeway, Gristedes, and Stop and Shop carry the product.
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