As always our motto at Paw Luxury is "healthy dog, healthy earth, happier life." In order to remain true to our calling we continue to sniff high & low everyday for the best pet product offerings that are good for your pet & the earth. We want to keep our tail wagging fans bellies happy & their drooling taste buds smiling!
So, we are proud to offer Plato Pet Treats to our loyal, valued & tail wagging customers, like you! Plato's philosophy is the highest quality ingredients for the best tasting pet treats they can make.
What will you love about Plato Pet Treats brand?
1. Made in the USA under strict quality standards. 2. Feel good teats you will feel proud & comfortable to giving to your dogs. 3. They use world class ingredients in their line of products. Their Chicken is certified USDA organic. 4. 100% Satisfaction! Give them a try and know that you are feeding the highest quality dog treats on the market
What could be smarter for your pet than healthier skin and a glossier coat? Not to mention a healthier immune system, better cardiovascular health and healthier brain activity? Just a few drops of our Wild Salmon Oil at mealtime is all it takes. Made from fresh salmon from pure Alaskan waters, for that wild taste dogs love, Cats, too. Plato Salmon Oil is a smart source of natural omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, with no preservatives, ever.
Comes in 16 oz pump for quick, clean & easy dispensing.
What about gifts for that four legged friend and child who has everything? Well, we just made shopping a little bit easier & economical with our *SITE WIDE SALE**
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So instead of settling for sleepless and restless nights we decided to go right to the source for answers. We asked our spokesdog & eco-warrior for some gift suggestions and her top bark-tastic picks. Here are some of her favorite products and what she barks will be on your dog's top green wish list.
These products are just a few of some of our top sellers and tail wagging must haves for Fido . They are sure to make your dog be on his or her best behavior.
MeatZZa Feast ! This is the ultimate mouthwatering Meat lovers dream, finally a treat that is drool worthy. Your dog won't be able to resist, and neither will you.
Great dogs deserve great toys ! Earthdog Hemp Rope toys are terrific for tugging, throwing, and chewing. You can feel great about providing an earth-friendly toy for your earth-loving dog.
Nap's aren't just for the young, old and sluggish, even the most energetic dog needs a power nap to re-charge. Reward your deserving dog with a lush West Paw Eco Nap, made out of you guessed it, recycled soda bottles. Now your pup can have eco-friendly dog bed and a soft place to flop after a exhausting afternoon of chasing squirrels at the park. The fun is never over, but eventually it needs a nap and with that extra burst of energy your dog will be ready to go for round two. So park critters beware of "Squirrel-Chasing Dog!
We have all heard the phrase "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours". When taken in the literal sense it only applies to humans, this is just something the dog world can't reciprocate. Since dogs lacks opposable thumbs they won't be able to help us with that annoying back itch. s, relief is on the way for your buddy! An anti-itch aromatherapy dog spray that can be applied anywhere there's a little itch or scratch.
Still unsure of what to get your little princess or Rover. Just ask Lola she is here to give you some gift ideas. Just click on the Ask Lola tab on the side bar. She loves getting bark mail from her tail wagging fans and eco-pup pals. On behalf of everyone at Paw Luxury Happy Shopping Spree Sniffing!!!
Gray hair, aches & pain, joint stiffness, fatigue are all parts of aging. It important that our senior pups age that we make life much more easier & comfortable for them during their golden years. Here are a few tips to help with caring for that older dog in your life.
1. Annual Vet Checkup is key! Ensure that your dog is under proper veterinary care and has had its annual check up. Follow the veterinarian’s advice.
2. Eat well, Be well! Regardless of your dogs age it is important to feed him or her a well-balanced diet. There are so many wonderful all natural pet foods, supplements & vitamins made specifically to meet the health needs of aging dog generation. Many of the foods & supplements contain omega-3, which is great for alleviating joint soreness. Feed your dog more often with smaller meals, but be sure not to overfeed; keeping your dog at the correct weight is helpful to its general well-being.
3. Exercise at a slow & steady pace. Remember your dogs joints & bones ain't what it use to be, so slow down walks and let your dog set the pace. Be patient walks will take longer but should be shorter in distance. More short walks during the day are better than one long one. Dogs need to remain physically active.
4. Keep those brain juices flowing! Stimulate the brain. It is true that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Car rides, different scenic walk route to smell the roses are two easy ways to keep the brain stimulated. Another great way to stimulate an older dogs brain cells is with interactive toys made with senior pups in mind.
Planet Dogcreated the Old Soul line with senior pups in mind. Old Soul Orbee-Tuff Ball & Bone innovatively address issues that every dog experiences as they grow older and wiser: reduced vision and snout strength, weakened jaw muscles and brittle teeth. They were specifically designed for senior dogs whose chewing strength and urgency have waned over the years, but who still like a good, gummy chew.
5. Gently massage your dogs achy muscles & joints. This not only helps with your dogs achy joints, but it helps the entire body & promotes the bonding experience. If your dogs yelps in pain from your massage or touch simply stop, if pain persist seek vet help.
6. Groom me please! Its important that as dogs age that you don't let their hygiene & grooming habits go. It not only important for their health but their appearance & self-esteem. Add to your dog’s grooming schedule. Increased brushing helps circulation, plus dogs of an advanced age can’t take care of themselves like they used to be able to. Consider a summer haircut for a dog with long hair.
7. Take a potty break before hitting the pillows! As senior dogs age they can lose control over their bladder. Allow your dog the opportunity to relieve itself immediately after eating, before turning in for the night and first thing in the morning.
8. Provide a soft place to flop. Invest in a orthopedic bed that is good for dogs with achy joints. When selecting a bed make sure it is firm enough to provide support to the hips, shoulders, spine and neck.
Cold weather and drafty living corridors is not good for any dogs, especially ones with arthritis. So make sure your dog has a warm sleeping, draft & damp free area to lay his head. One way to guard your dog from the cold is to keep his bed elevated off the floor, which helps to relieve stiffness and pain due to the cold.
9. Purchase rugs. Put down lots of rugs on slick flooring such as wood laminates and linoleum. Dogs have trouble with the lack of friction on such floors.
10. Is your dog having trouble with walking & mobility? Consider a harness or wheelchair if your dog is having trouble walking.
It is true that we are as young as we feel, well in Spot's case as young as the wag in his tail. But truth be told that with age comes achy joints and sounds reminiscent of creaking floor boards & rusty hinges on a barn door.
Like humans, dogs are not immune to the aging bug and as they get older they can have trouble climbing stairs, experience pain or achy hips and joint stiffness, and develop arthritis.With middle age comes mid life crisis, arthritis that is. Small or medium breed dogs can get began getting arthritis symptoms by age 7 or 8. While larger or giant breeds like your lab can start having aching joints as early as age 4 or 5. But don't throw in the towel and start planning your dogs early retirement confined as a couch potato. Here are some ways you can help manage arthritis, improve your dogs quality of life and keep him comfortable in the process.
1. Daily supplements- Supplementscan slow and even reverse some joint damage. Glucosamine-Chondroitin supplements, often containing the anti-inflammatory effective in the management of arthritis. Zukes Hip Action treats contains Glucosamine, to keep your dogs joints healthy and maintain mobility. While our Happytails Joint Resolution improves joint health and provides comfort for dogs suffering from arthritis & hip dsyplasia. With these wonderful & effective products that active dog in your life won't have to be the commentator on the sidelines in his or her aging years. 2. Maintain Healthy Weight- Keeping your dog on a strict diet will help to maintain healthy weight. Extra love handles, although the more to love can put strain on the joints and arthritis.
3. Regular low-impact exercise of walking and swimming will help maintain mobility and keep those furry bods trim and in shape. Avoid jogging and running with your dog which can put strain and trauma on the joints.
4. Purchasing a good yet firm Orthopedic bed will help reduce joint stiffness and pain, especially in the morning. When selecting a bed make sure it is firm enough to provide support to the hips, shoulders, spine and neck.
Cold weather and drafty living corridors is not good for any dogs, especially ones with arthritis. So make sure your dog has a warm sleeping area to lay his head. One way to guard your dog from the cold is to keep his bed elevated off the floor, which helps to relieve stiffness and pain due to the cold. 5. Heating Pad- Applying heat to the achy spot can help minimize stiffness and pain, particularly in the morning or on a cold day. Applying a microwavable heat pack or a heating pad for 20 minutes at a time, two or three times a day, can help lessen arthritis discomfort. Don't forget to apply heat to those problem areas such as the shoulders, back and hips. 6. Give a Deep Fur Massage- Nothing beats a nice massage to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness. Start at the end of the extremities and move in toward the heart massaging all those trouble and achy spots. Not to mention a deep fur massage can be relaxing to say the least and a good bonding time with your dog. Now, all you need to do is train your dog to reciprocate but with the lack of opposable thumbs this can be a challenge.
7. Medication can help dogs who are in need of a bit more pain relief and prescription medication can be beneficial. Speak with your pet’s veterinarian if you feel that medication may improve your pet’s quality of life.
So for all you young pups, its never to early to fight the war on arthritis. Start now and your joints will thank you later when you are climbing Mount Staircase. Don't let squeaky joints and pain stand in the way of a good old game of fetch or chase the squirrel.
Paw Luxury's "Helping Paws-Spotlight on a Charity" is dedicated to spreading awareness about pet related causes. As well as paying tribute to organizations that are helping our paw pals thrive, nurture the human pet bond & save lives. We're strongly committed to taking care of our environment, our communities and, most importantly, the future generation of dog lovers. We foster the belief that giving feeds the soul. So, that is why we have decided to start a new blog segment titled "Helping Paws: Spotlight on a Charity".
Every #woofwednesday on Twitter we will be spotlighting a pet charity, our unsung heroes who are dedicated to enriching & saving the lives of our deserving four legged friends. Our hope is that this segment will encourage you to give your time & voice in support of these wonderful charities. So, how can you help you can blog about our featured charity, tweet about them or support their cause. Also, email or tweet us if you know of a deserving charity that needs recognized or spotlighted on our blog. Together we can all make a difference!!
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 11 million Americans, or one in every 28. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond.
We celebrate pets, as well as wildlife and habitat protection. We are the nation's most important advocate for local humane societies, providing shelter standards and evaluations, training programs, direct support, and national conferences. We are building a Humane Wildlife Services program to provide homeowners and businesses with humane and effective solutions to conflicts with our wild neighbors. The HSUS publishes All Animals, a membership magazine, and Animal Sheltering, a bi-monthly magazine for animal sheltering professionals.
We confront national and global cruelties through major campaigns targeting the barbaric practices of dogfighting and cockfighting; abusive puppy mills where dogs are treated not like family but like production machines; the worst cruelties of factory farming in modern agribusiness such as confinement of animals in crates and cages; inhumane and unsporting hunting practices such as "canned hunts" of captive exotic animals; the slaughter of American horses for export to foreign countries where horsemeat is considered a delicacy; and the clubbing of baby seals and other animals for the commercial fur trade. Our track record of effectiveness has led to meaningful victories for animals in Congress, state legislatures, courtrooms and corporate boardrooms.
So, why should you care? For hundreds of surviving animals, life is just beginning. Every week across the country, animals are being rescued from a life of abuse, neglect, and misery. But they would not be free of that pain without you. Imagine your beloved pet in a neglected & abused animals shoes. Wouldn't you want to save your pet and give him or her a new leash on life. So, take action and join us to fight alongside the Humane Society against animal cruelty.
Watch video below & read more about the HSUS’s Emergency Services team four deployments—puppy mill raids in North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and South Dakota—where they partnered with local organizations and law enforcement to rescue dogs in distress, the victims of greed and neglect.
How Can You Save Lives ?
Put your money where your heart is by making a heartfelt donation. Its not the size of the donation that matters but the size of the heart. So, whether your donation is big or small every bit helps the cause & saves lives. Here are just a few ways you can give a charitable donation to the Humane Society:
1. Make A Donation. Your generous support, will allow the Humane Society to continue to protect dogs, cats, and other animals at home and worldwide in 2009 and beyond. This donation will be used to stop animal cruelty inflicted by individuals and institutions, to rescue and shelter animals during times of disaster, and so much more.
2. Become a Sustaining Member. They rely on monthly donations from their sustaining members to ensure that they can budget for their animal protection programs properly and keep them running. Thanks to your generous support, they can continue to protect dogs, cats, and other animals at home and worldwide.
3.Make a Gift Donation in Honor of Friend or Loved One. Making a gift donation is a meaningful way to honor the special people and events in their lives—while making a difference for so many animals. This is a great way to show how much you care-twice!
4.Give a Memorial Gift . Through their Kindred Spirits program, the spirit of a departed loved one can live on through a donation to help fund their vital animal protection programs. With a donation of any amount, they'll mail this personalized Kindred Spirits sympathy card to the person you designate.
5. Donate goods to your local Humane Society for a good cause.
6.Volunteer a Helping Paw & Your Time at the Humane Society to help bark awareness! Contact your local Humane Society to learn of volunteer opportunities.
7. More Ways to Give!!There are many ways to support the work of The HSUS. In addition to major and planned gifts and cash donations, there are a variety of matching and non-cash gift options for people interested in celebrating animals and confronting cruelty.
8. Adopt a Pet. Open up your heart & home to a deserving animal in need.
9. Bark the Word! If you can't give a financial donation at this time you can Bark the Word. Give your time, tweets & blogs in support of this wonderful non-profit. Spread the word about The Humane Society to your circles of influence via "word of mouth" or "word of mouse".
Hey, you can use your tweets & blogging talents for good. By blogging & tweeting you are taking action & making a stand against animal cruelty and injustice. Follow them on Twitter & tell your friends/tweeples to do the same. You can also recommend them to your paw pals & pet lovers on #woofwednesday. Or go the extra mile in support of their cause by blogging about their charity:)
Do you know of any barkworthy animal charities that should be featured in our Spotlight on a Charity Series? Email us at bark@pawlux.com or tweet us on Twitter.
As always our motto at Paw Luxury is "healthy dog, healthy earth, happier life." In order to remain true to our calling we continue to sniff high & low everyday for the best pet product offerings that are good for your pet & the earth. We want to keep our tail wagging fans bellies happy & their drooling taste buds smiling!
