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Small Dog Accessories Needed for Traveling
Pet Carrier

Small Dog Accessories Needed for Traveling

- by Hiram Allen
Small Dog Accessories Needed for Traveling

Small dog accessories can make traveling with your pet much easier and safer. There are many places where you can take your pet where he can have a good time too. Take him on a fishing trip, to the beach, to the park, to visit friends or even for a short drive. Before traveling with your pet, it’s important to know that he can be injured in the same way as kids if you slam on the brakes or if you’re involved in an accident.

For this reason, pets need to be secured in a vehicle to keep them safer and there are several accessories available to accommodate this need. Small dog car seats and baskets will help secure your pet and keep her safer while riding. She won’t be flying into the back of the seat if you suddenly hit the brakes or from one side of the car to other when you go around sharp curves.

If your pet doesn’t seem comfortable in one of these or refuses to use them, there are other small dog accessories available. Try using a small dog harness instead. Place the harness on your pet as normal and then slip the seatbelt through the opening for the leash. This will strap him in and prevent him from bouncing around while on the road.

Once your pet is secured, you can think about some of the other small dog accessories that can make traveling even more enjoyable. Seat covers are a great investment if you want to protect your car, truck, or van from claw marks or any accidents that your dog may have. It can be hard to control the bathroom urge when traveling especially if your pet is not used to riding in a vehicle. Seat covers come in a variety …

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Pet Costumes - Ruin Your Pet This Halloween
Dogs

Pet Costumes – Ruin Your Pet This Halloween

- by Hiram Allen
Pet Costumes - Ruin Your Pet This Halloween

The pet fashion industry creates all kinds of dog costumes for small and large dogs. The style of each outfit varies for certain occasions. Some companies design the most awesome and newest pet clothes that can be found online. Clothing for pets must also reflect the personality of the owner. Large dog costumes always stand out from the rest and will always make a big impression.

Small pets wearing cute costumes also attract the attention of many people. Pets that are considered part of the family give their owners the idea to show off their emotions to pets through clothing and costumes. Some pet owners also like to dress their big furry friends in big dog costumes rather than letting them go naked. Clothing for these pets must always be in style. Like human clothing, pet clothing must be fashionable and must follow trends.

Some pet owners dress their pets only during pet costume competitions. Most of the time the big dog costume wins. However, there are also certain awards for small and cute pets who wear small costumes according to competition criteria. Thus pet costumes may not be out of date. Pet costumes are more attractive if you wear charming accessories.

Accessories can really enhance dog costumes. It must fit perfectly according to the design and style of clothing. Like humans, the accessory is ideally suited to the dress she wears. It is desirable that when we see our little friends, they look great in our eyes. Try matching collars and lead for costumes. Or maybe a hat that accentuates the costume? For example, a formal dog tuxedo will look better with a black hat!

Be sure to spoil your pet this Halloween with big or small dog costumes (plus accessories) for tricks or treatments or local pet costume …

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Dog Accessories - What is Important For Dog Grooming?
Dog Food

Dog Accessories – What is Important For Dog Grooming?

- by Hiram Allen

There has been an amazing trend in dog accessories over the last few years. Just look around when you go out and you are bound to see someone’s precious pooch all decked out in their latest fashion accessories purchased by their owner. It is not just pet accessories that are popular but pet grooming is a high priority as well.

Dog accessories have become a mainstay of everyday pet care in today’s society. At one time it was considered to be a luxury to have your pet groomed professionally but these days it’s considered routine. The benefits of a regular grooming schedule, whether it be at a professional groomer or at home, are quite beneficial for both you and your furry friend.

There are a couple of main things that are important to consider when addressing your pet’s hygienic needs. The first thing I’d like you to consider is that the importance of grooming is not just aesthetic in nature. Grooming is an important part of keeping them healthy. Some of the main items consist of bathing, brushing, flea and tick treatment, nail trimming, cleaning ears, teeth cleaning, worming and hot spots to name a few. However, it’s important to note that you are the one who spends the most quality time with your pet. So it’s up to you to notice changes in your dog’s behavior, coat or general health and address those needs.

Each of these task, time and product used will depend on your individual dog’s needs and requirements. For example, an animal with long hair will require brushing and bathing more frequently than a short haired animal. It is however important to realize that every pooch should have at least a quick brush several times a week. This keeps their coat clean, shiny and healthy, as …

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21st Century Dog Pampering
Dogs

21st Century Dog Pampering

- by Hiram Allen
21st Century Dog Pampering

There was once a time when dog owners were content to give their K9 friends an old blanket in a chewed up basket for a bed, a ready supply of dry dog food, regular trips to the vet, and the occasional bone left over from a steak dinner. Today the status of pets has changed dramatically in our society, as dogs in particular are viewed more like children now than as pets. For example, 20 years ago, terms like “dog hotel,” “K9 cosmetic surgery,” and “designer dog collar” would have sounded alien. Today these terms are commonplace in many regions.

As a consequence, dog pampering (for lack of a better description), has become a massive market and a booming industry. The English retailer, Harrods, recently quadrupled the size of its pet department to eleven thousand square feet, and carries items like Juicy Couture dog tracksuits, and bejeweled dog hair clips. Harrods also hosts an annual pet fashion show. During this show, attendees can gawk at exquisite K9 jewelry like a $25,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted dog bed and a nearly $500,000 diamond dog collar by the jewelry icon Stephen Webster.

Furthermore, this insanity is not contained just within the British Isles. Americans have managed to make the pet market a recession-proof industry, with the pet industry projected to grow roughly 5% in 2009. In the last decade, American spending on pets has doubled to the eye-popping total of $43.5 billion dollars. While most of that sum is made up of very normal pet supplies like food and medication, there are also those who will pay thousands of dollars for things like a “pet stylist,” who will help make more pooches appear more fashionable.

Another area where dog pampering has reach new levels is in the popularity of dog shows, or ‘confirmation shows’ …

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DETERMINING THE BEST ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR DOG
Dogs

Determining The Best Accessories For Your Dog

- by Hiram Allen

Dogs are termed to be some of the most loyal pet humans have kept at their homes since the ancient times. For a dog to remain healthy and robust, it needs to have a very balanced feeding formula. The types of food that one can buy for his or her dog can be in the following forms, the grain free dog food, wet and canned food, raw and barf frozen dog food, supplementary foods for the dog or the organic dog food. The different dog food has different nutritional value to your dog. It is always wise to get adequate knowledge from your local veterinary of how to ensure that you provide a balanced diet to your pet.

Determining The Best Accessories For Your Dog

One can also opt to purchase some dog sleeping accessories for his or her dog. Some of the sleeping kits for the dogs are cave beds, sofa beds, blankets, orthopedic dog beds or even the dog pillows and cushions. After a strenuous day or a task, your dog gets tired, and it is evident for it to have the urge to sleep and with a good sleeping kit the dog shall have a comfortable sleeping session. The advantage of sleeping accessories is that they help your dog to reduce the risk of contacting pests or even other diseases that might be infectious to pets in the dog family.

Dogs also require some snacks and chews. These chews and bites might be to boost the food nutritional values of the dog or merely act as multivitamins to help your dog have a better immune system and hence a healthier life. Such snacks and chews include the beef dog treat, dog cakes, and biscuits, dog chewing bones or the dog treats and drops.

Another type of accessories one can purchase for his or …

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