Saturday, February 4, 2012



   

Issue 215


Regular Features
Dog Health & Nutrition
Featured Web Site
Straight from the Blog
Activities and Training
Featured Dog Book

It’s Straight Poop time! That’s right, hard to believe two weeks have flown by since our last issue, but here we are again with all the news that is news about your canine companion.

In this issue, learn about your dog’s joint health and pick up some tips on taking your dog camping with you.

Don’t forget to check out our featured web site and book, as well as our advertisers’ products.

Keeping Your Dog’s Joints Healthy

Although we normally think of aching joints associated with older dogs, you should begin to think about your dog’s joint health before the dog is even born and continue with strategies to maintain healthy joints throughout the dog’s whole life. Preventing joint disease before it starts is a much better strategy than trying to deal with the painful symptoms after the fact.. …Read more about canine joint health

Featured Web Site

A stunning site showcasing pet photographer Kim Rodgers, Bark Pet Photography is worth a visit just to see the gallery of stylish pet portraits. If you’re in the Santa Monica area, Bark Pet Photography would be a great choice to capture your dog’s personality, but if you’re not the site can still provide inspiration for your next pet photo project.

Straight From The Blog

In case you haven’t checked in on the doggies.com blog lately, here are just a few of the posts that might be of interest to you:

Looking into a way to get your dog’s ears clean? See the Vet’s Best Ear Relief review.
Trying to find a new best buddy? Visit the posts on Basset Rescue Network in Acton, California and Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue in Denver, Colorado.
Thinking about taking your dog camping? Read our top ten camping tips.
In the mood for something that will make you laugh? Don’t miss Wanna Play, Puppy?
Wanna see if you’re similar to other dog folks? Participate in our Saturday Surveys about people who leave their TV or radio on for the dog.

And so much more! Won’t you take a minute now to catch up on your reading?

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Camping With Your Dog

Do you love the idea of camping out under the stars? Lying on the ground with just your sleeping bag to keep you warm? Or setting up a tent in one of the wilderness areas near you? Your trip might include hiking, swimming, backpacking, and yes, even your dog! Read more on taking your dog camping

the Furminator

FURminator ® is a special anti-shedding treatment that dramatically reduces the mess and clean up of unwanted pet hair. The secret to the FURminator treatment is a patent-pending tool designed to stop the shedding where it begins in the undercoat of your pet.

Pedi Paws

The Fast, Easy & Gentle Way To Trim Your Pet’s Nails PediPaws™ is the revolutionary nail trimmer for your dog or cat. It’s the newest, fastest and easiest way to keep your pet’s nails trim rounded and smooth with no mess!

Drinkwell

The Hydro-Go™, the newest in a line of products from the maker of Drinkwell ® The Original Pet Fountain ®, features a convenient fold out bowl which allows for easy drinking when you’re away from home. And, its unique design allows for quick cleanup.

The Complete Healthy Dog
Featured Dog Book

You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man’s Best Friend by Terry Bain A light and insightful look at the world from a dog’s point of view. The canine talks about his relationships with everyone in the family, plus neighbors, newspaper and mail deliverers, other animals, and household appliances such as the vacuum. The vet is the “Man Who Stings Your Hip,” while there are several aliases for that best friend, including “He Who Sleeps on the Couch,” “He Who Scratches Unscratchable Places,” and “He Who Leaves the Seat Up So You Can Drink.” Simple thumbnail drawings are peppered throughout the book. Browse to this book on Amazon.com here.

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