Courtesy of Who Moved My Mouse? Dena Harris

The holidays are here and I have found the perfect gift for your shopping list.  Be ready to find out the perfect translation to your kitty’s elusive mind and get some of life’s little answers with the book “Who moved my mouse? A self-help book for cats (who don’t need any help).”

Dena Harris delivers a witty, smart, no-nonsense book, full of priceless tidbits that will imprint a huge smile on your face. When she tells us: “Don’t sweat the small stuff…but feels free to freak out over anything that moves suddenly or without warning” you will see how much of her wisdom – even though it comes disguised as cat wisdom – applies to your everyday life.

When I received the book to review I was expecting something mildly amusing and was very pleasantly surprised to find it robust, entertaining and laugh out loud funny account of what goes through the minds of cats. Some of it is so spot on that I can totally see possible explanations for my cat’s Mia and Fuffy behavior.  Sure, it is all in fun, but Harris’ writes it so well, you will be wondering if she has inside information.

Sprinkled with beautiful illustrations from Ann Boyajian, this funny book will be the perfect gift for the cat lover, or if you do not have a cat; then perhaps this little book will let you in why the rest of us are so crazy about our feline friends.

Bottom line: 9 lives full of meow out loud

Here is the link to the book’s site: Who Moved My Mouse?

So, you have a small bred dog and need a cool costume asap?

Sure there are lots of online places and if you are lucky you might even find one at your local pet store, but how about one that your cute dog can wear for Halloween and Thanksgiving? How about this super cute Turkey Halloween Dog Costume? Your little dog would be cool looking for the Hallowing party and a great addition to your Thanksgiving party!

Courtesy of GlamourDog.com

It looks very well made and if you order it before October 24th, Glamour Dogs guarantees delivery by October 30th.

According to the Glamour Dog site the costume is made of 100% cotton hard felt with form fitting body suit and snaps, it is hand washable and easy to wear.

If a Turkey dog  costume is not what you had in mind, check out their huge selection of Halloween dog and cat costumes. I specially like the Caterpillar Halloween dog costume. I think that one is hoot! They also have the most requested costumes like the Taco Dog Halloween Costume, the Pirate Costume, the Princess Costume, the witch dog costume and several other cool ones!

My cute little Louie is a little finicky and does not like elaborate clothing but I think he might like the Turkey costume. He will be warm and toasty when we go around the neighborhood trick or treating!

Are you a soccer fan? If you are crazy about soccer like so many of my friends I have found a cool treat for you and your dog…

Little Fanaticos offers a line of soccer jerseys for your small to medium size dog; these beautifully crafted jerseys look just like the professional soccer player’s jerseys and are made from breathable micro-mesh fabric, have stretchable neck and waist and come in vibrant colors that will not fade!

My little Louie has the USA team jersey and he looks absolutely adorable – together we are ready to cheer our team into victory! Go USA!

Little Fanaticos also carries other countries’ jerseys like Brazil, Mexico, England, France, and Germany. So whether you are cheering for the USA or your home team, you can be sure that your dog will represent your team in style!

Did I mention that these jerseys are affordable? Yes, at $13.99 you will be amazed at their quality and craftsmanship! Go on, cheer away!

You can visit Little Fanaticos: Soccer Jerseys for Dogs, and tell me what you think!

The moment I got the Puppy Hugger beds I knew my pets were in for a treat. They knew it too…

The Puppy Hugger™ products are handmade, perfectly crafted and made from the softest material I have seen or touched, so it is no wonder my furry kids loved it. Actually, after a short while the two cats and Louie the Chihuahua were fighting to lie down in the big soft plushy bed.

The largest bed we have, the “Giraffe Cuddle Plush Pet Bed” is never empty, someone is always curled up there.

These are truly heavenly beds, super soft and luxurious and that is because the Puppy Hugger beds, crate pads and blankets are handmade from the softest material I have seen and they are perfectly crafted to ensure years of use. And I do mean softest material! As a matter of fact they refer to the material they use as “soft-as-butter” and after touching it I have to agree 100%. Soft as butter indeed!

Besides using hand-picked materials specially coated to resist dirt & dog hair, another wonderful quality of these products is the fact that they can be machine washed and will not loose their softness and will still look and feel as good as new. To seal the deal, the beds come in a variety of patterns and colors that will complement any decor.

You can visit them at PuppyHugger.com and find out for yourself the ultimate luxurious bed for your treasured pet.

We just came back from a great summer camping trip with our dog. The location was beautiful, the weather perfect and the time with friends and family was awesome. Did we have a little excitement? Absolutely. On the first night, we were sitting around the campfire talking with friends when our Rhodesian Ridgeback Jessie, decided to chase a forest inhabitant. Unfortunately for Jessie, and all of us around her, Jessie’s subject was a skunk. Before we could even get out of our camping chairs Jessie got sprayed in the eyes and mouth. She came running back foaming, sneezing and rubbing her eyes.

Poor thing. The taste must have been horrible, the smell sure was atrocious. I immediately proceeded to remove the excess and washed her with some shampoo. Of course that did nothing… To the rescue came my friend with her can of tomato juice. Apparently that is the best home remedy for skunk odor.

I doused Jessie with tomato juice and cleaned her eyes with saline solution and we waited patiently for the juice to dry. That did take a little while since Jessie’s fur is so thick but to my amazement when it did dry, most of the stench was gone. In the morning she was as good as new.

That next evening by the campfire Jessie stayed by us. I am not sure what kind of lesson she learned, but I sure did learn one. When camping in the woods, pack tomato juice!

Because of this extra camping excitement I decided to do a little research and came up with a good camping list of essentials to take when camping with dogs. You can download the iPetScene Camping Checklist FREE here.

Once in a while you come across a cool product that you are totally impressed with. Well, I have to say the brushes from Pet Head did the trick for me. Sure they look like countless other pet brushes, but they come equipped with extra bonuses that just make life easier!

First lets talk about the Pet Head Dog Undercoat Rake

Not only did it remove all knots, loose hairs and tangles; it also turned my pet’s coat into silky, soft goodness. I would have been happy with that amazing performance, but wait there is more! The Pet Head Dog Undercoat Rake had a little button that separated the teeth of the rake from the body; making it super easy for me to remove the tangled mess from the brushes. That little extra design feature scored huge with me!

Another brush I tried was the Pet Head Fabulous Dog Pin Brush. This one is ideal for wavy and curly coats; since my pet did not fit the profile I went on a small trip and visited a friend with super hairy, curly and wavy dog. The brush was a hit! The hair was brushed to perfection with all the tangles separated and easily removed by the rounded pins. My hands? They were fine thanks to the brush’s ergonomic design. And once again I was surprised to find a bonus “hidden” comb built inside the brush. Another huge hit with me! The little comb is perfect for around the eyes, or to remove the hair from the brush.

I have to say, Pet Head’s products for pets are just as outstanding a the ones for people. These folks know what they are doing! I love their stuff…my pets do too!

You can find the brushes at several pet shops and online at iPetScene Online shop powered by Amazon.

Summer is here and will soon be gone. Are you going on a vacation? Are you taking your pets with you? If you are not, then you might need a pet sitter. There are several options out there, from small and local operators to worldwide directories of pet sitters.

Courtesy of Pet Sitters International

Pet Sitters International has a pet sitter locator that in seconds will show a list of pet sitters in your area. You can choose sitters that are bonded, insured and are certified in Pet First Aid.

According to Pet Sit International: they are “the most highly recognized advocate for and the most respected authority on pet sitters throughout the world. Our longevity, stability and worldwide expansion are unparalleled.”

Enjoy your vacation and rest assured Fido will be in good hands!

sittercity.com website

So, you need pet sitting, or how about kid sitting? Lots of people do. Because of that, Sittercity exists. It got its humble beginnings when founder Genevieve Thiers launched the company in 2001 by distributing 20 thousand fliers to over 12 major Boston-area colleges. She got a huge number of nannies to signup.

She saw a void and quickly put her plan in action. Today Sittercity is a huge company with a large database of around 150 thousand pet and people sitters. They won a ton of nationwide awards and are always featured in national publications.

When looking for a pet sitter or people sitter, you should definitely visit Sittercity!

On a side note, they also have a large database of house cleaning professionals and tutors!

So, you are going on vacation but cannot take Fido with you? Worry no more, Fetch Pet Care is here to the rescue. Fetch Pet Care’s tagline is “We’ve got your tails covered™” and they really do mean that. Fetch Pet Care will help you find the perfect pet service provider, whether you are looking for overnight sitting, pet visits, dog walks, yard cleaning, pet boarding, pet care, pet taxi, group exercises and day/evening care.

Not only Fetch Pet Care delivers peace of mind by qualified, bonded and insured, caring sitters; they provide in-home free consultation and satisfaction guaranteed.

You can go on your trip without your pets, knowing that they are in good hands. Go on, have fun, Fetch Pet Care will keep your pet safe, entertained and well cared for.

To find a provider in your area visit their site: Fetch Pet Care.

If you need to fly your pet from New York, DC, Chicago, Denver and LA you are in luck! Starting in July Pet Air Ways, the first airline exclusively dedicated to pets, provides affordable flight options for pets only. In cabin flight – not cargo!

Air fares range from $149 to $299 each way. Pricey? Not really when you consider that your pet will be with a trained Pet Attendant and specially that your pet will never be unattended. Pet Air Ways also provides the carrier and a first class experience for your pet.

Check them out at Pet Air Ways.