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!

Photo ©Doggles.com

I don’t know about you, but in the summer months, if I leave the house without my sunglasses I usually get a headache. That’s why when I found this site I knew it was perfect for my dog Jessie.

Doggles are the first ever, and so far only, sunglasses just for dogs. The sunglasses fit dogs from 3 pounds to 200 pounds and have and adjustable head and chin straps keep the sunglasses in place.

Worried that the Doggles will be ugly or not have the color you need? No need to worry, they come in 11 different colors with 8 different lenses color options or ultimate options and of course, optimal cuteness.

There are 2 different styles of the sunglasses, both with 100% UV protection, which in the long term can save your best friend eye damage or disease. There is also a mesh option with is half the price, but also half the protection. They are also shatterproof and anti fog!

No need to break the bank either, the Doggles are Cost between $10 and $20 dollars, about the same price as sunglasses you’d find for yourself at a store. Doggles have a 30 days to return policy, but from the sounds of it, there would be no reason to return them!

Check them out at Doggles.com

Ok, I thought this could be categorized as cool, funny and a little crazy.

Just imagine your pooch’s fur temporarily dyed to match his/her’s outfit. How about your dog’s fur colored to match a Holiday? Christmas colors anyone? 4th of July colors? The possibilities are endless…

Really, your white poodle will look mahvelous dahling!

Basically this is a colored gel that you apply to your pet’s fur. It is supposed to be completely nontoxic (there are warning signs, so beware)

Top Performance Hair Dye Gel is marketed for dogs and cats. Yes really, cats too.

“Top Performance Hair Dye Gels – Click here to order – The hottest new trend in pet grooming! Seven bright, fun colored gels to choose from. Completely non-toxic. Semi-permanent. Coloring results may vary with coat type and breed.

Bright, fun colors for stylish pets! Seven to choose from—see below. Completely nontoxic, CTFA*-approved, and semi-permanent (lasts 4 to 6 washes). Easy-to-work-with gel is less messy than liquids. Safe for dogs and cats over 12 weeks old.”

Each color cost $26.20. The colors are:

Monster Green
Shocking Orange
Magic Purple
Wicked Red
Midnight Blue
Twilight Yellow
Screaming Pink

Dog Fur dyeing a growing trend and there are several dog grooming competitions for color and designs on a dog’s fur. The most recent one had dogs stylized in the shape of a sea horse and Chinese dragon! That is absolutely an extreme grooming competition!

I have not yet seen any grooming competition for cat’s fur, but that is probably because cats just can’t be bothered

The site is well designed and the product very promising! I am dying to try it out on Jessie. She has a dry snout and we have done everything to soothe her. I changed her bowl, applied Chapstick and now will give the Natural Dog Snout Soother a try. If you try it, let me know what you think!

Just think of it as an all natural lipstick for your dog… It will relieve wind burned, chapped, dry and sore snouts. The Natural Dog Snout Soother also contains sunscreen and it can be applied on paws too!

And The Natural Dog Company offers a 100% unconditional money back guarantee!

Check out what they have to say about their amazing all natural dog snout soother on their website:

Natural Dog Snout Soother

Courtesy of Natural Dog Company

I love getting my nails done. I love the luxury of someone else doing my nails that is. OPI, my favorite nail polish brand, has a nail polish line for pets too, the colors are amazing and so it’s the quality!

It is appropriately called Pawlish by OPI and it has lots of trendy colors. The hot product is designed specifically for pets’ nails; Pawlish is safe, easy to use and only a single coat is necessary…and it is quick-drying too!

I have seen a few dogs with these and I have to say it was adorable, I have not yet tried these on Jessie or Louie!

Price ranges from $9.99 to $15.99 and several online shops carry them. Surprisingly they are not found on the OPI website.

You can find them at: I love getting my nails done. I love the luxury of someone else doing my nails that is. OPI, my favorite nail polish brand, has a nail polish line for pets too.

It is appropriately called Pawlish by OPI and it has lots of trendy colors. The hot product is designed specifically for pets’ nails; Pawlish is safe, easy to use and only a single coat is necessary…and it is quick-drying too!

I have seen a few dogs with these and I have to say it was adorable, I have not yet tried these on Jessie or Louie but I will do it soon!

Price ranges from $9.99 to $15.99 and several online shops carry them. Surprisingly they are not found on the OPI website. You can find them here:

Upscale Pup

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.