Archive for March 2011

Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with a delicious, simple and healthy Blueberry Dog Biscuit recipe that won't leave your dog feeling blue. Sushi & Espy were so excited that we had to share the recipe with our paw pals. No worries, eating to many of these will not transform your dog into a giant blueberry like Violet in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Blueberries are a super-fruit for that super-dog in your life, a great source of antioxidants, good for the heart & vision, rich in Vitamin C and bursting with nutrients. The great thing is that they aren't toxic to dogs, because remember not all human foods are safe for your dog to snack on. So bakers get cracking those eggs!

Yield:

Makes about 30

Ingredients:

Directions:

*** If your dog is on a special diet always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate & safe.

Stay tuned for delicious dog recipes every Wednesday in our Weekly Drool Recipes blog series. Check out our other drool-worthy recipes! Also, submit your dog recipes to be featured in this delicious blog series by emailing us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com.

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Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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Spring is in the air, and so is seasonal allergies. Pollen, dust mites and other allergens can drive you and your dog mad. So, what are the signs your dog may have allergies? Good question! If your dog is sneezing, itching, chewing his or her fur, incessantly biting & licking paws, has skin or ear inflammation or experiencing hair loss the culprit may be allergies. But have no fear there is relief, here are a few ways to treat and sooth your dog's allergy symptoms.

1. Cool off, with a cool bath. One way to relieve the itch is to soak your furry friend in a cool bath. Fill the tub with cool (not cold) water and let your dog soak for at least fifteen minutes daily. To make bath time even more soothing, add a handful of oatmeal to the bath water. But first, run the oatmeal through your blender or food processor to grind it into a fine powder that will form a protective film on your dog's irritated skin.

2. Antihistamine's are your friend! Try giving your dog an over-the-counter antihistamine like Benadryl. Allergies in dogs trigger the production of histamines, the cause of the irritation and itching. One 25mg tablet is enough for a fifty-pound dog so split the pill accordingly if your dog weighs less. In addition, keep some yogurt or unsweetened pumpkin puree on hand to give your dog if he develops diarrhea from the anti-histamine. As always consult your vet for proper dosage and advice on the subject.

3. Fish Oil to the rescue! Add fatty acid supplements , like salmon oil to your dog's diet works wonders. Salmon Oil provides the nutrients for healthy dog skin and fur, add some daily into their food dish.

4. Stay indoors. If your dog is having a really bad allergic reaction to pollen it is probably best that your dog stays in doors. Although you may have to deal with a whiny dog, it is better then having to deal with a sick pup.

5. Clean Sweep. Keep the house spotlessly clean if dust mites are the catalyst for your dog's allergies. Wash her bedding once a week and vacuum daily, emptying the vacuum bag immediately. Make a very weak tea solution and keep it in a plastic spray bottle to lightly mist the air indoors, killing numerous dust mites.

6. Paw Soak. If your dog is biting, chewing or licking his paws then a soothing & healing paw soak in Epsom salt might do the trick.

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How Can You Give Back To Barkworthy Rescues and Shelters Across the Globe? Click to Give a $1 at Checkout!

Well, we we tell you how you can help Best Bully Sticks support them. With your help we can save lives one $1 at a time and no animal needs to suffer.

Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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For many years, the Golden retriever has been highly regarded as the ideal pet for all types of families. Whether you have children or possess some form of disability, the incredibly smart and obedient Golden retriever could be the ideal addition to your family. He will be incredibly loyal to you will strive to please you with an abundance of love and affection.

Similar to other sporting breeds, the Golden retriever was born in Britain during the 1800s, following the breeding of its ancestors including the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel, amongst others. Developed by Lord Tweedmouth, the original litter of Tweedmouth’s breeds included a yellow retriever puppy of whose breed was unknown. Originally, the Golden retriever was used as a hunting dog, but as its beauty became recognized, it was soon moved to the show ring. Although the Golden retriever can sport coats of various colors, from a pale orange to deep gold, the deeper coat shades were more favored. However, in modern today, Golden retrievers are commonly found with medium to light shade coats.

Due to their past working background, Golden retrievers are incredibly strong, alert and active dogs. However, their gentle manners and friendliness makes them an ideal family pet. Should a Golden possess shy or neurotic tendencies, this is usually the result of poor breeding or a lack of socializing with humans or other dogs. When bred and looked after correctly, a healthy male Golden retriever will stand at around 23-24 inches from the shoulder and will weigh roughly 65-75 pounds. Females are slighter smaller and therefore will weigh less but will sport a longer body rather than a similar height. In all instances, a healthy Golden will possess a strong and well fringed tail. Should he be well looked after, this will almost be always wagging to show his happiness and/or excitement.

Gender can be easily identifiable by investigating the head. A male Golden will have a wider skill, muzzle and neck compared to females. Every Golden retriever, regardless of gender, will possess deep and gentle looking eyes that help emphasize their beauty but often, their intelligence can be seen through their eyes also. Similar to Labrador retrievers, a Golden’s ears will fall forward along the side of their head but do not hang as low as hound ears so to not hinder their vision. His coat will be dense and water repellent which is a characteristic which makes Golden retrievers good working dogs. His outer coat will be firm and resilient and depending on length, will either be straight or wavy. Compared to Labrador retrievers, Golden’s have softer and silkier coats, especially if they follow a healthy and balanced diet.

In order to maintain a good level of health and fitness, a Golden requires daily exercise in order to help keep his muscles strong and lean. Regular exercise can also be a great way in which to keep him obedient and happy. To coincide with regular exercise, a Golden will also require a diet of premium dog food, but although they are exceptionally good eaters, it is important that owners do not overfeed. Regular dog dental treats can help his mouth to stay clean and healthy. His coat will also require frequent grooming due to frequent molting. In regards to training, early socialization with other dogs can help to make a Golden retriever sociable with other dogs at an older age and will help to eliminate any aggressiveness. Due to their high level of friendliness and enthusiasm, it is important to train your retriever to not jump on others – especially if you have young children, as they can be incredibly unaware of their strength as they grow.

Most owners of a Golden retriever will find that their dog provides them with unconditional love and will be a pleasure to be around. By ensuring that you spoil him with dog toys and dog chews to keep him entertained and give him the exercise and diet he needs, you can expect to enjoy your loving Golden retriever for many years to come and gain a fantastic companion in the process.

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NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our pack and family. Like our beloved pugs Sushi & Espy, we only want to give your furry family member the best in healthy, safe pet products.  We are constantly searching for the best of the best so if you have any feedback or product suggestions please let us know. So here is what’s new on the site and in our wag of the woods! Please be sure to check out our barkworthy  New Products for everything we have added in the last month.

Now offering Solid Gold Supplements

We are proud to offer Solid Gold Health Products for Pets and their award winning foods and supplements. Their products are all natural, holistic, and do not contain any chemical preservatives. Solid Gold Supplements are the perfect way to add that additional nutrition in your pet's diet. All of our supplements are tested and ensured to provide the optimal nutrition for your pet.

Solid Gold Berry Balance

Solid Gold D-ZYME™ Powder

Solid Gold Ear Care with Comfrey

Solid Gold Multi-Vitamin Mineral Supplement

Solid Gold SeaMeal

Vet's Best

Is your pup itchy and scratchy? Stiff and sore? Plagued by flea itches? Or do you just want to protect her health? Whatever is going on with your dog, Vet’s Best™ has something for him or her – made with active, natural ingredients and no harsh chemicals. Formulated to work together as systems, these remedies support each other for maximum effectiveness. So you can finally SMILE & rejoice in your dog’s perfectly natural health.

There comes a time in every pooches life when some supplements & treatments can be helpful in keeping them happy and healthy. We are proud to bark loud that we have found some great natural/herbal supplements and treatments that are great for hips/joints, help to relieve hot spots, and are great for overall preventative health.

Treat What Ails Your Pet The Natural Way!!!

Vet’s Best™ products that promotes both internal and external wellness – from skin care to joint health. These products are designed for Life Styles, Life Stages and Life’s Problems.

Vet's Best Hot Spot Spray Itch Relief for Dogs

Vet's Best Vita-Derm Shed+Itch Relief for Dogs 16 oz

Check out our other Vet's Best and other line of supplement & treatment products!

The Whole Dog Journal-Current Issue

The Whole Dog Journal is a monthly guide providing dog owners with well researched, in-depth articles about all aspects of dog care and training. Features unbiased test reports of dog food, treats, toys, and training aids.

The Whole Dog Journal's mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on effective holistic healthcare methods and successful nonviolent training. The methods they discuss will endeavor to do nor harm to dogs; they do not advocate perpetrating even minor transgressions in the name of "greater good." They intend their articles to enable readers to immediately apply training and healthcare techniques to their own dogs with visible and enjoyable success. All topics should contribute to improving the dog's health and vitality, and deepening the canine/human bond. Above all, they wish to contribute information that will enable consumers to make kind, healthy, and informal decisions about caring for their own dogs.

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How Can You Give Back To Barkworthy Rescues and Shelters Across the Globe? Click to Give a $1 at Checkout!

Well, we we tell you how you can help Best Bully Sticks support them. With your help we can save lives one $1 at a time and no animal needs to suffer.

Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

We always love getting emails from our customers & readers asking us to feature their dog or favorite breed for our Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed blog series every Thursday. As always we are honored to oblige. Thanks Julie for submitting Bug, your Cardigan Welsh Corgi to be featured in our series.

Hey furiends, say "Hi' to Bug, a 5 year old Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Bug loves herding and working in general. He really loves the Himalyan Dog Chews! Herd on over to his blog!

Hey Good Lookin'!

Height: 10.5-12.5 inches

Weight: Male 30-38 lbs; Female 25-34 lbs

Coat: Cardigan Welsh Corgi coat is medium length but dense as it is double. Outer hairs slightly harsh in texture; never wiry, curly or silky. Lies relatively smooth and is weather resistant. The insulating undercoat is short, soft and thick

Color: Cardigan Welsh Corgis can be any shade of red, sable, or brindle; they can also be black with or without tan brindle or blue merle with or without tan or brindle points. They usually have white on the neck, chest, legs, muzzle, underneath, tip of the tail, and as a blaze on the head, known as the "Irish pattern." Other markings include ticking on the legs and muzzle, smutty muzzles, monk's hoods, and others. A few other unofficial colors can occur, such as red merle.

Appearance: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a long, low dog (low set with moderately heavy bone and deep chest) with upright ears and a bottle brush tail. The old American Kennel Club standard called it an "Alsatian on short legs". The Cardigan's tail is long (unlike the Pembroke Welsh corgi, whose tail may be long, short, naturally bobbed or docked)

Bug the Jumpin' Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Temperament: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi equals big personality in a little dog. These are intelligent, active, alert little guys who will want to be the center of your world. They love to be with their families, and will shower you with loyalty, devotion and affection. They need daily exercise and love to take long walks with you. They are intelligent and eager to please and do great with obedience training. They excel in obedience, agility, flyball, Frisbee, herding, and tracking competitions. They get along very well with respectful children, but parents need to be aware that Corgis might try to herd kids. (They also might try to herd other animals and your houseguests.) Most Corgis like to be with other cats and dogs. They are adaptable dogs and can live anywhere as long as they get walked, but they do like to bark, so close neighbors might object. While personalities differ within the breed, in general, the Corgi is even-tempered, hardy, friendly, loyal and loving. And they are always full of fun.

Health: The Life expectancy for Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 12-15 years. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are prone to glaucoma and PRA and should not be overfed. The most common cause of death for the breed was cancer, old age and neurological disorders

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog and short 2-3 sentence bio.

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How Can You Give Back To Barkworthy Rescues and Shelters Across the Globe? Click to Give a $1 at Checkout!

Well, we we tell you how you can help Best Bully Sticks support them. With your help we can save lives one $1 at a time and no animal needs to suffer.

Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount