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Pets Take Action After More Dog Treat Warnings

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 5:17 pm

Does your pet parent react with fear when they hear about more dog treat warnings? A recent warning involves chicken jerky treats from China. These may also be sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips or chicken treats. FDA officials said that the number of illnesses reported has gone up from the 54 reports filed in 2010 to 70 so far this year.

Only 70 reports of illness, you say? What if you are one of the 70? Have you lost your appetite? Has your energy level decreased to the level of only rolling over? Are you recycling your food or gushing with urgency? Are you thirstier and watering the grass more often? Have you been diagnosed with diabetes when, in fact, you may have Fanconi syndrome? If you have been fed those questionable treats, stop and consider a trip to the vet if you don’t start feeling better within 24 hours.

My pet parent took action years ago, even before dog treat and dog food warnings were in the news. I am benefiting by eating food and treats that are carefully made with a purpose in mind…and it’s not all about the money!

I can recommend a healthy alternative to you with our Holiday Gift Basket for dogs.

Holiday Gift Basket

It comes complete with an assortment of our most popular treats. When I’m looking a bit fluffier than usual, I eat wholesome hearts. When my teeth need a light cleaning, I eat the gourmet dental treats and chew on the porkhide bones. The antioxidant health bars chase those pesky free radicals away. When I am really super good at performing, I earn some Tasty Rewards.

Holiday Gift Basket for Cats

If you have a cat or cats in the house, have your pet parents order the Cat gift basket. They might stop ambushing your tail while you are dreaming if they learned that your pet parents heeded the warnings because of your health concerns.

If your pet parent would like to report a potential pet-treat-related illness from tainted treats, have them take action by filing a complaint at the FDA website.

Ask your pet parent to change the kind of treats that they give to you or your family feline so that your family can enjoy a happy holiday season. Give us your feedback.

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Your Pets View of the Super Bowl Alternative Puppy Bowl

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 at 8:28 pm

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Schatzi Coaches Two Face From the Sidelines

Two Face took a break from the action of the Puppy Bowl to ask me what he should do to become the Most Valuable Player in the greatest alternative to the Super Bowl. Well, he was not exactly “Action Jackson.” His lumbering body could not compete with free agent CeeVee (you spell it), the Shih Tzu-Beagle mix whose running strategy and control of the football wowed the crowd!

The referee came prepared with food, poop bags, water, safety gear and plenty of water. I wonder how many Subarus were sacrificed in the making of the commercials.

The chickens, kittens and hamsters all had a role to play in the making of the Puppy Bowl. I think they should add a parrot next year and some wannabe pet parents filling out forms for these adorable puppies who are all up for adoption. Hope you all enjoyed watching Puppy Bowl VII !!!

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Therapy Dog on Wheels!

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

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A Therapy Dog on wheels is just what a community needs during these times of economic downturn. Benjamin was training to become an agility dog before his back injury. The resulting paralysis prompted veterinarians to suggest to his pet parents that he be euthanized. They just did not feel that his quality of life, the constant care and the enormous expense would justify his pitiful existence…

One look into Ben’s pleading eyes encouraged his pet parents to do everything they could to help him not just survive, but to thrive. My pet parent has put together a Smilebox so that your pet parent can take their time and flip through the pet videos to hear Ben’s heartwarming story of love, compassion and empowerment.

If there is ever a time when life looks bleak for you, perhaps Ben’s story will help them stand by you so that you can continue to be a blessing to them.

Enjoy Ben’s story (turn up your speakers) and have your pet parent leave a comment!

Customize your own slideshow

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Sports Massage as a Career with Animals

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 1:35 pm

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Sports Massage is becoming a popular career with animals as pet parents continue to be actively involved with their dogs and horses. This type of massage is therapy for circulation, muscle spasms, tension, and muscle tone. Sports massage promotes healing and increases the range of motion in all breeds of dogs and horses.

You are probably already being massaged by your pet parent who has a love for animals. Even if they do not have a background in massage, the most important qualification for success as a certified massage therapist is this love and empathy for suffering animals.

Presently, there are no state regulations governing the licensing or certification of canine massage therapists. Your pet parent can enroll in a home study certificate program in Canine Massage. Equissage charges $895 for their certification program which includes all books, tests, audio and video tapes and other materials. In the future, this program may be online.

If you feel that your pet parent should be earning between $40 to $70 per session with a pet other than yourself and can spare the company of your pet parent for 40 to 50 minutes at a time, then encourage them to become a certified sports massage therapist. That money could be used for your premium pet food, training, toys or travel.

Watch this pet video about this woman’s decision to become a CMT:

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia Johnson

The Secret to How a Yellow Lab Smiled Big at Westminster For a Fraction of the Campaign Cost

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 11:33 pm

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Corey , handler Kathy Gertler and pet parent Ellen Moon

I featured Corey the Yellow Labrador in my last blog post. She and I have been playing together since she was a pup. She is a diva like me and has a winning smile. In fact, I am proud to announce that Corey made the cut in the ring at Westminster this year and was one of the top six bitches shown. Way to go Corey!

Now, this is what my pet parent found out by reading Dr. Larry’s blog about Westminster. Most of the cost of campaigning a dog on the professional dog show circuit goes towards advertising to let the judges know how popular you are and secondly, to pay your handlers for caring for you on the road and showing your best points to the judge.

Corey’s pet parent knows that nutrition also plays a huge role in the life force of Corey and how well she shows. However, instead of feeding Corey a big name-brand food, she chose to use a holistic pet food formulated by a veterinary nutritionist that she can consult frequently and personally. She also has the food shipped directly to her rather than taking a chance on food that has been housed in warehouses for up to two years before it is on the shelf. Best of all, she is able to subsidize Corey’s show career by referring other pet parents to these benefits. Even Corey’s handler has earned money that she can now rely on for unexpected expenses or to set aside for retirement.

So now I have revealed the SECRET on how a dog can show exceptionally well at Westminster for a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by other pet parents in the sport. Pet parents who are dog lovers first can still be competitive at dog shows without spending huge amounts of money campaigning.

Encourage your pet parent to add their thoughts on kibble and show sense.

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to Animal Lover Amelia

This Yellow Labrador Will Shine at the Westminster Dog Show

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

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My yellow Labrador friend is on her way to the Westminster Dog Show. Wow. That is like competing in the Olympics of Dog Conformation! Her registered name is CH GoldenMoon’s Sunny Coreopsis, WC, CGC but I just know her as “Corey.”

Corey will be leading her handler Kathy Gertler (of Kindred Spirits Handling) around the ring. Kathy says that she and Corey are a team. Corey is tough but a dream at the same time. Kathy understands her the best and lets her do her own thing while she just tries to steer her in the right direction. Corey can’t be made to do things she doesn’t want to… she is a free spirit….like me.

Also, like me, Corey has been raised on the superb nutrition and formulas developed by Dr. Jane Bicks. We believe that has given us an advantage in our development as champions.

You can watch Corey compete in Labradors on Tuesday, February 16th at about 3:30 P.M. on streaming live video from the Garden.

You know who I will be cheering for. Does your pet parent have a favorite entry?

Living in the moment,

Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia