Archive for November 2011

Feast your eyes on this! Now your pampered pup can enjoy a festive meal this holiday. Let your pup celebrate the season with this bacon-spiked dinner. Season’s Eating furiends!

Ingredients:

2 slices bacon
1 carrot, shredded
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel- lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet. Add the carrot, celery and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, brown rice and turmeric and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
2. Serve the rice in a dog dish. Crumble the bacon on top and let it snow with the parmigiano-reggiano!

Courtesy of  Rachael Ray

Stay tuned for delicious dog recipes every Wednesday in our Weekly Drool Recipes blog series. Check out our other drool-worthy recipes! Also, remember food is meant to be shared! So be a pal and submit your favorite dog recipes to be featured in this delicious blog series by emailing us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com.

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If you are like many pet owners then your dog or cat is probably hanging in your hall of frame or will grace your Christmas family photos. We pet owners love our pets so much they we even carry pictures of them in our wallets. To us our pets are part of our family, irreplaceable. Our furry life co-pilots give us joy, humor and unconditional love and make life worthwhile.

One of the things we love to do is pamper our fur-kids, just ask our adorable pugs Sushi & Espy. So, here are a few simple things you can do each day to spoil your best buddy rotten.

1. Keep their toy box full & interact. Buy them toys and play with them! Playing with your dog is a great way to develop a bond and your dog will be happy.
2. Feed them good all natural, healthy and nutritious food & treats without preservatives, additives or byproducts.
3. Walk them everyday around the neighborhood. Great for excercise, staying fit and releasing pent up energy in hyperactive dogs.
4. Praise them regularly for good behavior.
5. Give them their very own safe place to flop. Every dog loves a comfortable dog bed to catch up on some sleep after a long day at the dog park.

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.

The Benefits of a Best Bully Sticks Gift Card!

1. Since very few people will actually tell you what they truly want as a gift, a gift card can eliminate the disappointment that is evident when you get someone something that they do not enjoy. With a gift card, the receiver is free to pick out whatever they choose, instead of relying on your psychic abilities to provide a good present.

2. Gift cards make perfect last minute presents. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of a new pet, bark-day, or decking the halls with your pet this howliday, gift cards are great for any occasion.

3. Foolproof white elephant gift that anyone could appreciate. Perfect for any secret gift exchange.

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While you are decking the halls and trimming the Christmas tree here are a few ways to make your tree safe for your furry family members.

1. Cover your tree stand with a tree skirt to prevent your pet from drinking the water in the base. This liquid can make your animal sick.

2. Have pet treats on hand to distract your pet away from the tree. The needles can easily get lodged in the animal's throat, making it hard to swallow.

3. Place decorations that contain mistletoe, poinsettias and holly only in high sections of the tree, where your pet will be unable to get the tempting leaves and berries. They can cause heartbeat and blood pressure to drop.

4. Remove strings and ribbons from gifts that are left under the tree. These items may seem like toys to an animal, but can easily choke him or her.

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 bark-worthy new products for everything we have added in the last month.

Now Offering West Paw Dog  Mats!

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 West Paw Eco Nap, 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!

Whether they are on the go or just lounging around, dogs can rest easy on these stylish, ultra durable, soft, plush, and earth friendly Eco Naps. Easy maintenance, simple one piece machine wash and dry. You may be tempted to share a nap with your dog. These mats utilize our eco fabric, milled in the USA with 85% of the fabric comprised of IntelliLoft™ fibers - post consumer recycled plastic, better known as the soda-pop bottles for optimum quality & durability. Who new soda bottles could be so soft? Over 40 plastic bottles are diverted from landfills with every Extra Large Eco Nap! Even a Medium Eco Nap Diverts more than 21 bottles with each mat! So go ahead, give your pet a comfortable place to rest and do your part to protect planet Earth. No compromises.

*Machine Washable
*Eco-friendly & dog-friendly
*Made from recycled soda pop bottles, Intelliloft fabric is safe, soft, comfortable & smart
*Added layer of support uses batting comprised of 50% recycled long-staple IntelliLoft™ fiber fill.
*Modern, Trendy, Refined, Hip

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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. We are excited to spotlight the Kai (aka Tiger Dog).

Height: Male: 18-22; Female: 17-20 inches

Weight: 25-55 lbs

Coat: The Kai is a double coat breed. The outer coat is medium to long in length, straight, and harsh. The under coat is dense, thick, and soft. The fur is shorter on the ears, head, and legs. It is longer on the body and tail. Puppies are born black with fuzzy coats and the brindle emerges as the adult coat comes in. The brindle markings may not be fully apparent until adulthood.

Color: The brindle pattern of coat color is the Kai's most distinguishing breed characteristic and has given rise to his nickname as the Tora (meaning Tiger) dog. The frequent colors in the Kai Dog are brindled by using black, reddish colored, or any generally bluish brindle, oftentimes with bright markings to the legs.

Appearance: The Kai is a medium-sized, sturdily-built, Spitz-type dog, with a wedge-shaped head, prick ears, and a harsh, straight brindle coat of medium length. The correct relationship of height to length of body is 10:11. The tail may be curled over the back or carried over the back in a sickle position. The appearance of the Kai is similar to the other working Japanese Spitz breeds, smaller than the Akita and larger than the Shiba.

Temperament: The Kai breed is extremely devoted, affectionate, and loyal. The Kai is reserved with strangers and is a trustworthy guardian. They do well with children and dogs they have been raised with. While Kais may be somewhat reserved with strangers, they are very friendly with people and are not aggressive with other dogs. The Kai makes an excellent watch dog or home protector. Kai have been known to climb trees and swim in pursuit of their prey. Due to their high prey drive they are not recommended for homes with non-canine pets. They typically form a close attachment to one family member. They are naturally calm, quiet, and clean indoors. The Kai is a sturdy, muscular dog of exceptional courage and agility.

Health: The life expectancy for a Kai is about 12-15 years. Due to the rarity of this breed there are no known health issues.

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 with the subject “Spotlight My Dog” or tweet @bestbullysticks. If you are submitting your very own dog don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic  and a short 2-3 sentence bio about your canine buddy.