Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Shih Tzu Poodle Mix


This is Boo, he is a great little dog. Just look at those eyes.
For the grooming - I used a medium length clip-on comb on the body and scissored his legs. For his head, I trimmed out around the eyes, trimmed the ears to the same length of his face and took just a little off the top of the head.

DogToids & CatToids Breath Mints

I was asked to do a review on DogToids & CatToids. What I found out is they are flavorful Breath mints with natural flavors that dogs and cats can't resist. Each little bone and fish shaped treat contains a tasty flavor combination of beef, liver and fish flavors that pets find irresistible. DogToids and CatToids are made with parsley to help freshen breath naturally.

Tasty Treats for Our Four Legged Furry Friends
Who doesn't want their pet to have fresh breath?
For more information about Bamboo DogToids and CatToids Breath Mints and other great products, please visit http://www.bamboopet.com/ or call 1-877-224-PETS
Recycle your Tins - they make nice little containers too....

Monday, February 22, 2010

Antioxidant Bars

Antioxidant Bars: "Antioxidant Health Bars, Oatmeal & Apple Recipe
Improved Formula!"

Tiny Yorkshire Terrrier


Here's Lucky! He is a very tiny Yorkie, the toy that is next to him is very small as well. Little dogs need little toys. They also need special care and attention. The hair under and around the eyes can become sticky and cause problems. Inspect their teeth and gums regularly and always feed a healthy premium dog food. The one I like for little guys is Life's Abundance canned foods.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Healthy Dog & Cat Food and The Ingredients to Avoid

Not all pet food is created equal - A healthy diet leads to a healthy, happy pet.
Not only will a healthy diet of good food greatly improve you pet's overall well being, it will add years to your pet's life. Many low-grade pet foods contain harmful ingredients with no nutritional value at all and most are used as fillers that are harmful to your pet and can cause serious health problems.

These are the ingredients to avoid when shopping for a pet food:


•Unnamed food ingredients (poultry by-products, meat and bone meal)
•Protein fillers (corn gluten meal, wheat gluten, egg product meal)
•Carbohydrate fillers (refined flours, wheat, mill runs, brewer’s rice)
•Fats from non-specific sources (animal fat, poultry fat, vegetable oil)
•Synthetic preservatives (BHA,BHT, ethoxyquin)
•Coloring (caramel color, FD&C colors)

Read your labels, do they contain any of these BAD ingredients? If your answer is yes, I urge you to check out Life's Abundance.
Please email me with any questions and I will get back to you promptly.
info@spottsgrooming.com

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Newsletter on Pet Health FREE

NuVet Testimonial on Shedding

This is a true story about how well NuVet Plus has help with that dreaded shedding problem. Anyone with a dog that sheds knows what a pain it is to keep your house clean. Hair here, hair there, hair everywhere (should be a song, perhaps I will write one, actually No I won't because if you try NuVet Plus you won't need to sing the hair song. Here's Brenda's story:

Testimonial - Shedding

Name: Brenda S
Breed: Greyhound

We recently rescued a Greyhound (Jenny). When we received
her she was shedding - ALOT!!! My vaccum cleaner was beginning to moan every time I took it out of the closet. I didn't know what to do about all the hair in the house. Even the vet was unable to help. I was searching the net for an answer and happened upon your website. I began reading the testimonials and thought maybe I should try your product - what could it hurt? Jenny has been using the product for about 30 days now as well as our Jack Russell (whose known for their year round shedding) I can't believe it! There is very little hair coming off either one of them! My vaccum cleaner and I are very happy! Thank you so much for your product. It's well worth the money.
Permission To Publish: YES

OK, by now you are wondering how you can get Nuvet Plus for you little shedder - start by calling 800-474-7044 the customer service girls will ask you how you heard about NuVet, tell them Susan from Spotts Grooming gave you an order code 42299. Also ask about how you can save 15% on each and every order. It's that simple! Oh, and if for some odd reason you don't see an improvement in 60 days call them and get your money back - guaranteed! but, I am a sure you will love the way NuVet makes your pet feel so please send me a note and picture and you can be featured on my blog. Send your info to info@spottsgrooming.com

Friday, February 12, 2010

For the Love of Labrador's


Who can't resist a Lab all decked out for Valentine's Day!
Labradors - ya got to love them!

Happy Valentine's Bichon


Happy Valentine's Day!
May you give and receive abundant love to your some one special.

Hair Loss in Weimaraners

Here is a wonderful testimony about a Weimaraner and his hair loss.
Sherry writes:

"I too am using NuVet. If you remember, I sent a picture of my dog's ear losing hair. In 30 days his ear looked great and all the hair is back. Have attached a before and after picture."
Sherry
If your dog is suffering from hair loss you owe it to yourself to try NuVet Plus supplements. It's easy to give because dog's love the taste.
Order Now so you can start your dog on the supplement and see results in 60 days or less. It's guaranteed to work or your money back.
Start by calling 800-474-7044, give them order code 42299 and ask about how you can save 15% on each and every order. After you place your order by calling or going to their website NuVet.com send me an email and tell me about it. I would love to feature your story and pet's picture on my site.
As a certified pet groomer working in the industry for over 17 years, I have seen all kinds of hair and skin issues. If everyone would give NuVet a try I believe I would see far less animals in poor health.
Tell the friendly people at NuVet that you heard about their live changing supplement from Susan at Spotts Grooming.
To your dog's health!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Nature's Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10. No other Nature's Variety products are affected.

The affected products are limited to the Nature's Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet packaged in the following forms:

3 lb chicken medallions (UPC# 7 69949 60130 2) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
6 lb chicken patties (UPC# 7 69949 60120 3) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
2 lb chicken chubs (UPC# 7 69949 60121 0) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10


The "Best If Used By" date is located on the back of the package above the safe handling instructions. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States, and in limited distribution in Canada.

If you are a consumer and have purchased one of the affected products, please return the unopened product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.

Nature's Variety became aware of a potential problem after receiving a consumer complaint. Subsequent testing indicated that the lot code related to the consumer complaint tested negative for Salmonella. However, additional subsequent testing found the "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 to be contaminated with Salmonella.

No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.

Reed Howlett, Nature's Variety CEO, stated, "Because pet health and safety are our top priority, Nature's Variety takes every step necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products. In addition to our industry best manufacturing practices, and in an abundance of caution, all Nature's Variety raw frozen products now will undergo a 'test and hold' period before being released for sale."

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Guidelines published on the Nature's Variety package when disposing of the affected product. People handling raw frozen pet foods may become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed the safe handling guidelines set forth by the company.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should contact their health care provider.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers with additional questions can call our dedicated Customer Care line 24 hours a day,

7 days a week at 800-374-3142. Or, consumers can email Nature's Variety directly by visiting naturesvariety.com.

Be safe in what you feed http://www.pipschoice.com/

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Fish & Sweet Potato dog food formula.

Searching for a great tasting Trout and Sweet Potato (Fish and Chips) formula for your dog? Here is another GREAT Recipe For dogs with food allergies or sensitive stomachs!

If your dog scratches a lot, licks between his toes and paws, has chronic ear infections or persistent loose stools, then you just found the perfect food. The signs of food allergies mentioned above are sometimes easily controlled just by switching to a new brand of pet food. And if your dog is suffering from these problems, eating an allergen free dog food can make a world of difference.

The new Flint River Ranch Trout and Sweet Potato 'Fish and Chips' formula is an all natural, oven-baked ultra premium dog food that's perfect for the allergic dog or pet that requires a non-wheat-based vegetarian diet. The FRR "Fish and Chips" formula is free of corn, wheat, chicken, and soy — four of the most common allergens in dog foods — making it an ideal diet of choice for dogs prone to skin or food-related allergies.

The Flint River Ranch Trout and Potato dog food formula comes in the larger "nugget" size and contains a healthy assortment of herbs, fruits, probiotics, digestive enzymes, essential vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids for a healthy skin and coat — all resulting in better nutrition, palatability, and digestibility.

Added herbs. fruits, probiotics, enzymes, essential vitamins, chelated minerals & essential fatty acids resulting in better nutrition, palatability and digestibility for your dog.

The INGREDIENTS are: Trout, Potato, Course Ground Millet, Herring Meal, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flax Seed, Oat Bran, Natural Flavors, Blueberries, Cranberries, Rosemary, Grape Seed Oil, Menhaden Fish Meal, Granola, Ground Oats, Alfalfa Meal, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Dried Eggs, Lecithin, Yucca Schidigem Extract, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulphate, dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Supplement, Mixed Natural Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Niacin, Iron, Amino Acid complex, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D-3, Dried Bacillus Subtillus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product.

Flint river Ranch is so confident your dog will love the food and improve his or hers health or you get your money back. It is shipped right to your door but you are not paying the extra cost for shipping - it's free!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Bichon Frise

One of the cutest dogs ever!!!

Bichon

Meet Max, he is a sweet little Bichon. He loves to be groomed and have his picture taken. Here he is poising on the Potty Park. For more info on Potty Park and how you can save money check out www.spottsgrooming.com

Valentine's Day NO Candy for Dogs



Valentine's Candy is a NO NO for Dogs
With Valentine's Day approaching fast most of you will likely have some form of chocolate in your house. We all have heard that chocolate can be lethal to your dog, but do you know why? All chocolate products start with the cocoa tree. Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate – especially dark or baker's chocolate – which is toxic to dogs. This is a xanthine compound in the same family of caffeine, and theophylline. A dogs metabolises theobromine very slowly so it can stay in your dog's bloodstream for many hours with a reaction similar to you drinking several cups of strong coffee. During that time it stimulates the central nervous system and affects the heart and kidneys.A lethal dose of theobromine is between 100-150 mg/kg to cause a toxic reaction. There are variables to consider like the individual sensitivity, animal size and chocolate concentration. Here is an example of chocolate types and the amounts of theobromine:Milk chocolate contains 44 mg of theobromine per oz.Semisweet chocolate contains 150mg/oz.Baker's chocolate 390mg/oz.Candies such as, 2 oz. of Baker's chocolate can cause great risk to an 15 lb. dog. Yet, 2 oz. of Milk chocolate usually will only cause digestive problems. Milk chocolate will often cause diarrhea 12-24 hours after ingestion. Try to get your pet to drink water to prevent dehydration.Xanthines, which has the same effects as caffeine, affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system and peripheral nerves. It has a diuretic effect as well. Signs to watch for if your dog gets a hold of Valentines candy: hyper excitability, hyper irritability, increased heart rate, restlessness, increased urination, muscle tremors, vomiting or diarrhea. If you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate contact your veterinarian immediately. They will be able to direct you to what action to take in determining the proper treatment for your pet. Valentine's Day is a fun time to celebrate the one's you love, just make sure your family pets are not helping themselves to some chocolate hearts. Be watchful and give your pet the proper treats. Great one's to try are at Life's Abundance and Flint River Ranch. Click on Dog Treats.

My poodles love Flint Fiver Ranch Fish Biscuits.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Pet Insurance

What is pet insurance?

Pet health insurance helps pet owners pay their veterinary bills by providing reimbursement for veterinary costs. Pets can be covered for accidents or illnesses, as well as wellness care, like vaccinations and annual check-ups.

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