Make Your Own Frosty Paws!

Frosty Paws are pretty pricey when you buy them from the grocery store. They usually run about $5 for 6 treats. Fortunately, they are super simple and super affordable to make yourself. 

I always feed my dog natural peanut butter to avoid any sugary additives. I also use plain nonfat yogurt as a special treat. 

1. Take 1/2 cup of peanut butter and place it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to get it warm and melty. 

2. Then mix in 1/2 cup of yogurt until well blended. 

3. Place mixture in silicone baking cups and freeze.  

4. You can also add a little honey, but I don't think my crazy puppy needs anymore sugar. 

National Pet Poison Prevention Week

The ASPCA has a great article on common pet poisons lurking in your garden. You can go here to read it or below. I really want to plant a garden this year, but Rolly is very nosey so I want to make sure everything is safe in case he eats it. Not that he would do that or anything.

Happy National Poison Prevention Week! As pet parents honor this week by assessing animal toxins in their homes, the ASPCA wants to remind folks to take care when planning (or planting) their springtime gardens, too. Whether you’re blessed with balmy weather already or are patiently awaiting the first day of spring (March 20, holla!), please be mindful of the season’s toxic obstacles for our furry friends.


Last year, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center fielded tens of thousands of calls related to pets who accidentally ingested or came in contact with garden-related products, including insecticides, weed killers and pet-toxic plants. Don’t let your furry beloved become a victim of your green thumb—read our expert tips below.



When designing and planting your green space, keep in mind that many popular outdoor plants—including sago palm, rhododendron and azalea—are toxic to cats and dogs, and may cause liver failure or heart problems.



When walking your dog, take care to keep Fido off the grass and away from toxic lawn and garden products. Cocoa mulch—a byproduct of chocolate—is especially problematic because it attracts dogs with its sweet smell and can cause them gastrointestinal distress or more serious neurological problems if consumed in large quantities.
Always store pesticides in inaccessible areas. The most dangerous forms of pesticides include snail bait with metaldehyde, fly bait with methomyl, insecticides with the ingredients disyston or disulfoton, mole or gopher bait with zinc phosphide, and most forms of rat poisons.



Unattended garden tools may seem like no big deal, but rakes, tillers, hoes and trowels can be hazardous to pets and cause trauma to paws, noses or other parts of a curious pet's body. Please leave all unused tools in a safe area, not haphazardly scattered on the ground.


For a complete list of tips, check out our online guide to Pet-Safe Gardening. Now, get thee to a nursery and have a safe spring season!

Just Can't Get Enough

This Puppy is Sorry!

I Can Has Hotdog

Here are the cute pics of the day: puppy edition.See more here.

I am Maru

My friend Dianna recommended this Japanese blog to me about a cat named Maru. The captions are in Japanese and English and some are pretty funny. The cat is a ham! Here is the most recent one:

Please pray for Japan.

Surprised Kitty

I'm sure if you love cats you have probably seen this video, but it never gets old for me so here you go!

I Can Has Cheezburger

I haven't had very much cat stuff going on for pet week this week because, well, I don't know anything about cats besides that they are cute. Here are some really funny pictures from I Can Has Cheezburger.

Things You Should Never Give Your Dog

Here are a bunch of items you should never give your dog. Some may surprise you.

1. Chocolate- You probably already know this one. They really should never have caffeine in general.
2. Raisins & Grapes- This can be tough since it is a popular kid snack
3. Onions & Garlic- Make sure not to give your dog a taste of your cooking
4. RAWHIDE- This is all over pet stores, but it is terrible for dogs. They can't digest it properly and it just sits in their stomachs. Rawhide = Belly Ache
5. Avocado- No Guac for Fido
6. Toads! No I didn't think you would give your dog a frog, but make sure they don't pic it up on your walk.
7. Mushrooms- Not totally sure your dog would want this, but you never know.
8. Macadamia Nuts
9. Any type of cooked bone. These are much more likely to crack and choke your puppy.
10. Baby foods- can contain onion powder or other seasonings that can dehydrate your pup.
11. Cat Food- They LOVE it, but it's too fatty and high in protein for them.
12. Fat Trimmings from Meat- This can give them issues with their pancreas.
13. Dairy Products- Young dogs can handle dairy better than adults, but it's best to just avoid it.
14. Raw fish and eggs- Dogs can get salmonella and can cause coat and fur problems.
15. Poinsettias and Easter Lilies.

Packing for Your Puppy

Rolly is quite the world traveler and it's pretty tough to make sure I have everything and fit it all in one bag.  Gloria over at Thirty One Trendy Totes has a great solution. Plus I love anything that is personalized.  Check out her post below.

Whenever we go on a trip or are just going to spend time with family for the weekend we pack up our dog's stuff either to take with us or take to the borders. There are so many of your pet's items that you need to pack up like food, food and water bowls, treats, and toys. We have the perfect solution to store all of these items....totes! There are totes that have different storage compartments and are big enough to store all of your doggies needs. What is even better is that you can get your dog's name put on it so that they have their own little bag! This way if you take them to the borders they won't get your dogs bag mixed up! To order a tote for your dog come on over to www.mythirtyone.com/gloriaguy!

Famous Dogs

Snoop Dog

Dog the Bounty Hunter

Pitbull

Jacob Black

The Biggest Dog of them All. 

Fetch-A-Passion Tag Giveaway

Dana over at Saturday Mornings is hosting another giveaway for dog and cat lovers. Fetch-A-Passion designs really lovely pet ID tags for your pets. Go here to enter win win one of your own.

Sweet Pickles Giveaway

My friend Dana over at Saturday Mornings is hosting a giveaway for a designed cat collar from Sweet Pickles Designs. Let me tell you they are SO CUTE! Go here to enter for you own!