There are still 10 shopping days until Christmas. We may be running out of time to shop online but some of the products I am sharing can be found at your local store, or save the ideas for next year’s birthday or everyday gifts!
NEW FAVORITE TREATS: We have so many treats we like, I thought for this time I would share a new one we just tried that the dogs love.
We recently received some treats from Clear Conscience Pet to try. I had never heard of this company, and so went online to see what they were all about. I was impressed with what I found. They started their company 3 years ago to create holistically formulated, cleanly sourced, and nutritional treats for dogs and cats. The ingredients are all natural with nothing artificial and they are made in the USA. They support sustainable farming, humane livestock husbandry, and fair trade practices. Their products are 100% guaranteed.
All that is great for this Mom, but we all know the real test is done by the dogs! We received the following products:
They were all a hit, especially the Lamb Airy Bites. When I got those out, the beagles forgot all their manners and started getting grabby. I had to remind them of their manners before they could get more. We ran out of the canned food we had been adding to Kobi’s food to get him to eat better, so we tried the Super Gravy and he loves it (the gravy is for cats as well as dogs). He is still eating great with just that added to his dry food along with a little water.
You can order their products online or their website has a store locator if you’d like to try to find them in your local area. They are currently holding a photo contest on Facebook and you could win some of their products by entering!
Disclaimer: We were given these treats by the company to try, but my opinions are my own and honest, and I only share products I feel would be of interest to my readers.
FAVORITE TOYS: The majority of the toys we own are made by West Paw Design. This is another company that you can feel good about. They are in Montana and all their products are made in the USA. Many of their products are made from recycled materials. Their Zogoflex toys are guaranteed to be indestructible, which is exactly what we needed with our Queen Destroyer Sheba. Cricket loves the way the Jive ball bounces, and the ball also works with our Chuck-It (one of Mom’s favorite things). We love their stuffed toys also, and they do last a bit longer than other stuffies.
Sheba also loves her Kong Wubbas. They hold up pretty well too, though in time she can tear them apart. We just bought her a new one to replace one that she had torn into, and she’s been carrying it around ever since.
FAVORITE COLLARS & LEASHES: We got an Ezy-Dog Cujo leash on the recommendation of other blogs, and I couldn’t be happier. Both the girls are pullers and this leash truly does have shock absorbing qualities that save my shoulders and arms. They also have many other quality leashes to choose from.
We have bought many collars from Kady’s Kollars. Part of all her sale proceeds go to National Mill Dog Rescue. Each collar is handmade with colorful ribbons sewn on to durable webbing. Recently I really wanted some fall themed collars and I contacted the company and she emailed me several samples to choose from. She then custom made the collars for me for each of the dogs. Her collars are stylish and durable and we still have all the ones we have bought.
FAVORITE DOG/CAT BEDS: I love these beds, again from West Paw Design. This is their Heyday Bed with Microsuede. Not only do both the dogs and cats love it, but I love it because it is easy to keep clean. When needed it can be thrown right into the washer. The stuffing is made from recycled materials. I love it so much, this is the second one we’ve bought.
FAVORITE PET BOOKS: You can click on each book title below to be taken to my review of the book. In the review you will also find links to Amazon.com for purchase.
Chaser: The Dog Who Knows 1000 Words by John Pilley
Tales of a French Scent Hound by Emma the GBGV
Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard
What the Dog Ate by Jackie Bouchard
The Case of Jack the Nipper by H.L. Stephens
Little Boy Blue by Kim Kavin
Following Atticus by Tom Ryan
The Dog Lived and So Will I by Theresa J. Rhyne
Kuruk: The Little Bear That Could by Ku
I also recommend The Dieting with my Dog Guide by Peggy Frezon, and the Daily Yoga for a Happy and Healthy Cat, by Swami Zoe, both of those reviews will be coming soon!
Many thanks to Beagles & Bargains for hosting this Holiday Guide Blog Hop! Please visit the sites below for more great holiday information!
Coco is crazy about West Paw toys. Don’t tell her, but she’s getting a West Paw bed for Christmas…shhhh!
My lips are sealed! Yay….she’s going to love it!!
Great gift ideas or ideas for any time of year. The collars are very cute. Funny story about the beds. Our dogs have never really had them. Usually we just put a blanket on the carpet or rug, but with Thunder and Storm getting older, we invested in a couple. For Thunder, I bought this $80 orthopedic bed. For Storm, I tried one from Target which was $50 I think. I also found some beds at Costco for $26. Guess which beds they fight over? lol yep the cheap ones from Costco.
Of course, that figures, doesn’t it? I am lucky I work at a store where we sell a few West Paw toys, and I am able to buy their products at wholesale prices (beds too). We have so many beds in our house, it’s impossible to buy expensive ones all the time! And at times our old guy, Kobi, prefers to just sleep on the cool floor anyway!
We love West Paw Design toys! They last forever! Happy Holidays! Thanks for joining the Holiday Blog Hop!
West Paw may be a tad more pricey, but the value is there since they last so long. We have actually used their replacement program with the zogoflex too (Sheba can do some damage with enough time).
Happy to join, thanks for having the hop!
Great gift ideas, looks like Christmas came early at your house!!
Thanks, and yes, we did get some early Christmas gifts here….why wait? 🙂
Great ideas! Our Kong Wubba disappeared and seeing yours reminded me! I love the stylish collars too! Thanks!
I hope it gave you some ideas for old favorites as well as new!
A super Holiday guide, really only 10 days left, I better get moving.
Thanks, and yes, I think you’d better! 🙂
Thanks for the shout-out! 🙂
We ran out of Rita’s canned food this morning, and we woke up late so she wasn’t really keen on waiting 15 min for her other food to rehydrate, so we out some of the Super Gravy on her breakfast and she loved it! Good stuff!
The pups look so cute in their collars!
You’re welcome!
We are going to try the gravy for the cats too as a special treat, and see how they like it (I’m thinking they will).
Jackie Bouchard is a HUGE favorite of ours!!! Look for our review of Rescue Me, Maybe on Dakota’s blog….tomorrow!
Thanks, Caren! 🙂
I know, I can’t wait for her next book! That was a great review by you and Dakota also!
Very great stuff!!!! My girls fav toys are stuffies to rip apart lol!!!
I must say, that pic with yellow eyes is a tad creepy LOL!!
Thanks! Yes, stuffies don’t last long around here, ripping apart is apparently the fun part! My flash didn’t even go off in that photo, so I’m not sure why his eyes are glowing! LOL
Thanks for the mention 🙂 Mom is collar crazy, so we will definitely check out Kady’s Collars and see what they have for us! As for treats, there are so many tasty ones out there. We keep getting new ones to try and usually love them all. What is a dog to do? I almost don’t need to bake my own, but I love baking and Bailie enjoys it too. Have a pawsome Sunday!
You’re welcome! It is great that there are many more quality treats to choose from now. It makes it easier when I don’t have time to bake. But the baking is still fun, so we’ll keep doing some of that when we have time too!