Best Pet Gifts

Are you still searching for that perfect gift for your pet or the pet lover in your life? Well luckily we've found some morning inspiration for you. We came across a list of fantastic doggy gifts for your furry little friends. So take a peak, and shower those beautiful pups with love, because we all know they deserve it. Click here to view the entire list.

Dog Gift Guide: Top Gifts for Dogs

By Jenna Stregowski

 

1. Dog Tornado by Nina Ottosson

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Innovative and unique, the Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado is an interactive dog toy and game that is both fun and mentally stimulating for any food-motivated dog. Plus, it's durable and easy to clean, meaning you dog can enjoy it for a long time.

2. Star Mark Everlasting Treat Ball

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Dogs love treats. Dog love toys. Therefore, dogs are sure to love this treat-toy combination. The Star Mark Everlasting Treat Ball is a versatile gift that will appeal to most dogs. It can be thrown for a game of fetch, be stuffed with treats, or used with Everlasting or Everlocking Treats to stimulate your dog's mind and appetite.

3. A New Dog Bed

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Want to get a gift your dog will use frequently and love for a long time? Try a new dog bed! With so many types of beds available, you should have no problem finding one that perfectly meets your dog's needs and keep him comfy and cozy

4. Slobber-Wick Squeak Buddy

Image courtesy Planet Dog

If your dog loves plush squeaky toys, Planet Dog's fast-drying, easy-to-clean Slobber-Wick Buddy is a great option. The toy has a double squeaker and a gusset for extra-fun "chewability". Plus, the fast-drying feature means the toy will be a little less "icky" when your dog brings it to you! The Slobber-Wick Buddy comes in three sizes and two different color themes.

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Dress Up Your Pet!

K-9 Resorts is proud to bring you the Dress Up Your Pet Facebook contest. We are asking you to submit all those great photos of your adorable puppies all dressed up. Once the submission period is over you can rally your friends and family to vote for your photo for the chance to win a $150 Visa gift card. The submission with the most votes by January 20th will be announced the winner, it's that easy! So break out those cute little costumes and start snapping pictures!

Submit your entry here!

15 Homemade Holiday Pet Treats!

The Holiday season is upon us! As you prepare to start your shopping and spreading of holiday cheer, don't forget to treat your furry friends. What better way to show your puppy with love then by treating them to some special holiday snacks. We came across this great article by the examiner that shares some wonderful holiday treats you can use to pamper your pup. So keep the holiday cheer flowing and let shower your pup with these tasty delights!

15 Homemade Holiday Pet Treats: ‘Bone-afide’ Christmas Recipes for Fido & Fluffy

By: Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are scouring the crowded stores in hopes of finding those last-minute gifts, busy wrapping presents and/or preparing for that big holiday meal. But in the hustle-and0bustle of a busy and hectic holiday season, many folks overlook other valued members of the family – our furry, four-legged friends.

Whether your family consists of a Fluffy or a Fido, it’s important to remember our beloved pets during the holidays too! And you don’t need to spend a fortune either. Why not whip up a batch of homemade pet treats that are safe to eat and guaranteed to be tail-waggin’ “bone-afide” hits? Grab a few of your favorite holiday cookie cutters and you are on your way to being the cat's meow and the top dog in your house!

While the holidays can hold additional hazards and dangers for our furry friends such as tinsel, certain table scraps and poisonous plants, it is important to remember certain ingredients humans consume can cause serious illness or can be deadly to pets!

Recipes for Homemade Holiday Doggy Treats

• Gourmutt Holiday Peanut Butter Treats – This simple recipe sounds dog-gone good! You’ll need molasses, natural peanut butter and oil! There is also another recipe for Christmas Carob Mint Dog Cookies too!

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After missing for seven years dog and owner are reunited

During my internet browsing this morning I came across this very heart warming story. It's the story of a lost dog and a hopeful owner being reunited after 7 years! Any dog owner can understand just how traumatic losing your dog can be. Imagine the joy and elation you would feel after being reunited with them after 7 years, it's hard to fathom, that's exactly what happened to dog owner Dan Kesler. This is truly a bright story to get you set for the holiday season. Click here to read the entire article.

After missing for seven years dog and owner are reunited

Dan Kesler patiently waited seven years to get the phone call he always hoped for. Four weeks ago he finally got that phone call. His Doberman B.A. had been found and they were going to be reunited.

When B.A. was three years old he ran off in a thunderstorm. “The first night I spent outside waiting for him to come back, because I honestly thought he would come back that night. Within a week I thought he would show up – but then as weeks turned into month and months turned into years…did I think he’d be back – I can’t say yes. But I never gave up hope,” said Kesler.

When B.A. went missing Kesler lived in North Carolina. He currently lives in Tempe, Arizona where he works as the assistant swim coach at ASU. He made sure he never changed his number though. He knew B.A. had a microchip and he was hopeful that one day he’d get the call that he’d be found. “Yeah I never changed my number throughout the years depending on the job or wherever I was at – I never changed the number just in case this happened.”

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10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Warm this Winter

Winter is right around the corner and as a good dog owner, we're sure you're looking for new ways to make sure you pet is warm this winter. Luckily we came across this great article which discusses exactly that, 10 great way to keep your pet warm this winter. Make sure those little guys are all bundled up and comfy this winter, don't forget cold weather is as hard on them as it is on you! Click here to read the entire article.

10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Warm this Winter

By: PetPlace Staff

Brr! It's cold out there! If you're outside for anytime at all, you probably can't wait to get hometo put on flannel jammies and sip hot chocolate.But what about your dog? What's keeping thecockles of his heart warm?

1. Certain dogs are more affected by the cold thanothers, particularly older pets and/or those withcertain ailments, like arthritis. Here are 10 waysto keep your dog warm this winter.

Buy the right breed for the climate. You can start off by picking abreed made for bitter winters, especially if you live in colder climates and expect to be outside with a dog for a significant amount
of time. Dogs good for cold climates include Alaskan malamutes, Siberian huskies and chow chows. For a completelist, see the story Top Breeds for Cold Climates. Long-haired cats also handle the cold better, though all cats arebetter off indoors.

2. Keep them indoors. This is the surest way to keep your pet warm. Dogs, while they enjoy outings, are oftenhappier indoors as well so they can dote on their owners.

3. Get them jackets and sweaters. If your home is a little chilly, cute jackets and sweaters can keep them warm. Ifthey are going outside with you into the snow (dogs more than cats), it's better to choose something that has awaterproof nylon covering.

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K-9 Resorts featured on Cesar's Way (blog)

Avoiding Back to School Doggie Blues

Kristina N. Lotz

As September approaches again, that means it’s back to school time for many households. With all the hustle and bustle of getting the kids ready and off for school, it can be easy to forget the dog. While back to school is usually an exciting, fun time for the humans in the home, for your dog it can mean loneliness and boredom.

All summer long, there was most likely someone home with your dog — the older students on break, or little ones with a babysitter. Now that everyone is back to their fall schedules, your dog may feel neglected and can even fall into depression.

Depression and Anxiety
According to veterinarians, dogs can suffer from depression just like us. Watch for symptoms such as listlessness, lack of energy, loss of appetite, hiding or cowering, and not wanting to play.

Other dogs suffer from separation anxiety. Unlike depression, separation anxiety manifests itself in erratic behavior, including excessive barking and whining, frantic clawing at doors, windows, or fences to get out, destructive chewing, and going to the bathroom in the house. Dogs with separation anxiety will be ecstatic when family members get home, whereas a depressed dog may not even get up from his bed.

If your dog displays any of these symptoms, she is probably upset by the recent change in schedules.

This change can be particularly hard on your dog if your child is starting kindergarten and you are going back to work for the first time. At this crucial time, it is important to not disregard your dog’s feelings — he loves you and he will miss you when you are not around.

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K-9 Resorts featured in Middletown Patch

K-9 Resorts was recently featured in the Middletown Patch in an article titled, "Doggie Daycare and Resort to Open in Middletown." The article discusses Dan and Lisa Cody's love for animals as well as some features of the facility. Click here for the full article, or begin reading below.

Doggie Daycare and Resort to Open in Middletown
K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel will open at 889 Route 35 in Middletown offering a luxury resort stay for dogs.

A new resort will soon be opening on Route 35 but this one is for the dogs.

K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel will open its doors later this year offering cage-free spaces and a clean environment equipped with flooring systems with Microban built in and an air purification system that includes a specially designed ventilation system to kill airborne bacteria.

The K-9 Resorts franchise will open in Middletown at 889 Route 35 between the 7-11 and the old R&S Strauss, right across from Borough Hall under the ownership of Dan Cody.

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