April showers bring May flowers, but for now, you and your dog may find yourselves stuck inside during those rainy Spring days! Here are some fun ideas for activities and games to keep your dog (and yourself) occupied and active!

1. Embrace the rain! Don’t let a rainy day get you down.  Slap a rain jacket on you and your dog and head outside, for some wet, warm fun!
2. Ride bikes with your dog! In the right attire, a rainy day shouldn’t stop you and your pets from enjoying the outdoors! With a helmet, and maybe some rain shoes for your dog, nothing can stop you.
3. Teach your dog a trick. A rainy day might give you the time and patience to teach your dog a new trick.  If you’d rather just spend the day playing with your dog while also helping them develop, try a game of hide-and-go-seek.  To play this game, hide treats in the house or yard and let your dog find them.
4. Bake dog treats. Sometimes, some good home cooking is in order.  On this rainy day, treat your dog to tasty peanut butter dog treats. For even more taste and more nutrients, add some of our yummy dog beverage, which not only tastes great, but also ensures that your dog steers clear from canine dehydration.

Your dog does a lot for you and your family. He or she keeps those smiles on your faces, is a good and loyal companion, and provides great company when you’re in need of a friend! Give your dog back the happiness that she or he provides you with! You owe it to your pet to spoil them, and treat them with the love and kindness that they give you.

Here are some simple and easy tips for ways to keep your dog happy and healthy:

1. Avoid chaining your dog to an object to prevent him or her from wandering off your property.  Dog experts feel that when a dog is isolated for a long time, it may become afraid of people or new places. So, take your dog out for at least one or two walks around the neighborhood daily. This enables it to experience new people, new dogs and new places.
2. Show your dog love and affection. Give your dog lots of love by touching gently his head, body or muscles. As the dog can understand man’s body language well, he can automatically perceive your love. This will make your dog feels comfortable to be at home.
3. Spoil your dog with dog toys and treats for dogs, like the peanut butter dog treats that come with dogdration!

By creating a good bond between you and your dog, your dog will definitely love you and be loyal to you. Remember, a dog is an intelligent animal; he can read your heart and mind very well, so be sure to communicate with him or her as much as possible. At last, you will obtain endless happiness with your dog as a good companion just like one of your family members.

Maintaining a healthy and shiny coat of fur on your dog is nothing difficult, but here are some simple steps from a dog blog that you can take, to ensure that your dog is looking his or her best!

1. It is important for dog owners to know that hairs are actually proteins. Thus, in order to keep your dog’s coat healthy, it is important to ensure that he or she is receiving a sufficient amount of protein in their daily diet.
   When choosing food for your dog, choose those contain nutrition diet with balance of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids. Meat-based dry food is good because it contains at least 20% of protein. Also, meat-based food is easily digestible. Omega fatty acids in your dog foods in other important tips to ensure shiny dog coat.
   dogdration is a simple solution. It has all the right nutrients and vitamins that your dog and their  coat needs! Plus, our dog beverage acts as peanut butter dog treats, so your pup will enjoy the taste as well!
2. Avoid bathing your dog regularly, as this dries out their skin more easily. Also, search for appropriate shampoo for your dog. Moisturizing dog shampoo is usually your best bet.
3. Brushing your dog regularly will help to maintain the quality of your dog’s coat. Brushing helps to distribute the natural oil in your dog’s body, which thus helps prevent matting and minimizes the dust and dirt that accumulates on your dog’s body. Regular brushing will also help to reduce any shedding problems your dog may have.
4. Lastly, exercise is a must for all dogs, as it stimulates blood and oxygen flow. To quench your dog’s thirst after their workout, give them some dogdration! They’ll be sure to gulp it down, and hydrate themselves.

They’re everywhere, but that does not mean that they’re good for your dog.

Pig ears for dogs: While many pet-owners purchase them for their dogs, they are nonetheless are harmful treat that you and your pet should carefully avoid.

Vets and dog owners agree that pig ears can be dangerous, much like rawhides.

If your dog chews off a large chunk of the pig ear and swallows it, he could easily choke or have trouble using the bathroom as it could cause a blockage. Pig ears can cause digestive issues as they are not easily broken down. This may cause stomach issues include diarrhea and vomiting.

Though not all dogs suffer from these digestive issues, many pet-owners nonetheless stop purchasing the greasy, fatty treat, just in case.

It’s also important that you watch your dog while he’s enjoying his treat, to make sure that he is only taking small bites and pieces at a time. With pig ears, moderation is definitely a must.

Pig ears also contain a lot of fat, much like rawhides, so if your dog is inactive and eating pig ears everyday, you may want to reconsider—before it’s too late.

While pig ears and some other treats can be harmful to dogs, there are far more gourmet dog treats that are good for your favorite pet!

dogdration’s peanut butter dog treats are a good example. Simply pour some dogdration into an ice tray, put the tray in the freezer, and wait. Your result will be delectable gourmet dog treats!

To order some dogdration for your and your dog, order online, or call  816.665.8627.

The Great Dane is a dog known for its giant size, as it is one of the world’s tallest breeds.

This giant breed is also well known for its kind and gentle temperament, which contrasts with its strength, energy and power!

If you are the happy owner of this friendly dog, or are thinking of adding one of these gentle giants to the family, here are some dog toys and dog supplies that your Great Dane will most definitely love.

• The dental Kong extra large dog toy is perfect for your great dane.  These rubber toys last a very long time, are good for your Great Dane’s teeth, and they’re tough enough to survive the strength of your dog’s powerful jaw!
• The Air Kong squeaker fetch stick is durable, fun for both you and your dog, and a perfect match for any Great Dane, which is a breed that loves to play fetch in the park!  Kong makes fairly cheap dog toys, especially considering the life span of one of their toys!
• Dog coats designed for Great Danes.  This strong, light weight and weather-tough fabric will keep your thin, tall dog warm during those extra cold days.
• Elevated dog feeders. Because Great Danes are so tall, it is even more uncomfortable for them to reach their food bowl if they’re placed on the floor, three feet below their head. These adjustable elevated feeders are actually tall enough to reach your Great Dane, unlike other feeders.
• Peanut butter dog treats.  Almost every dog loves the taste of peanut butter, so why should that be any different for your Great Dane? Try freezing some dogdration in an ice tray, or try another healthy dog treat recipe!  The glucosamine found in dogdration will also most definitely help your gentle giant with any hip or joint problems they may be having.

If your pooch loves to play, check out these popular and cheap dog toys that your dog is sure to love!

1. Rebounce Balls These eco-friendly doggy balls are made from recycled, natural rubber.  They have a great bounce to them and they come in bright, fun colors.  These can also be used with the Chuckit! Ball Launchers (#3)!
2. The Kong Wobbler Your dog will love pawing this strong, red rubber toy around the house, to get the treats that are inside.  These rubber toys last a long time, even with big dogs that like to chew up their toys.  They also come in all different sizes, for all different kinds of dogs! Try filling these toys with your pet’s dog food, treats, or our peanut butter dog treats.
3. Chuckit! Ball Launcher This toy makes it easier for you to play fetch with your dog and not get worn out.  You can pick up a ball that your dog retrieves without even bending over, and throw it a long distance with just the flick of your wrist.
4. Nylabone Floatable Frisbee This product is one of the few dog toys that’s made for dogs that like both fetching and swimming! This floatable frisbee is perfect for the pool, beach or the lake.  These frisbees are also soft, and they won’t break like the regular plastic ones.  However, these toys are probably best for smaller dogs.
5. Water Twister This doggy toy will really rile up your pup.  Simply toss this coiled, long-lasting toy in the lake, pool or ocean and watch your pet retrieve the floating toy from the water! This toy is durable, long-lasting and comes in a variety of bright, easy-to-spot colors.

Do your dogs destroy their dog toys almost the minute after you buy it for them?  Do find cotton stuffing and limbs of their toys scattered throughout the house?

If so, it might be time for a change in dog toys.  Try some of these dog toys, which are the most durable (and the most fun) brands out there:

• The Kong Company makes durable rubber chew toys that can be found in most pet stores.  These toys, made originally for large dogs, now come in all sizes to accommodate your pup’s bite.  Dogs love them because the toys are hallow, for owners to put treats, pieces of food or smear peanut butter in them.
• Fat Cat, Inc., a small, family-owned company, also sells a durable, but soft line of dog toys.  Usually big dogs destroy normal soft types of toys extremely fast, but these toys last much longer— they can even last for several years— because they’re made of very tough and durable fabric.  Though these products are a bit more pricey (anywhere from 10 to 20 dollars), they’re definitely worth it. These toys are usually soft, fabric filled squeaky toys (another feature that dogs usually love in their toys).   They also come in fun colors and creative, silly themes, like the Mailman, the Ex-Boyfriend, the burglar and more.
• dogdration – is our premium pet water.  You can freeze it in a ice cube trays and then pop an ice cube in a Kong toy, for example, or give your pup an ice cube to play with.  There’s no clean up and with no dyes or chemicals, your carpet and furniture is protected when your dog plays with a dogdration ice cube.

Both Kong and Fat Cat toys can be purchased at major pet retailers as well as at some major department stores and online pet retailers.

Dogs (and humans) love peanut butter because it is high in fat and salt.  Of course, these two things are only good in moderation.  But dogdration, which is peanut butter flavored (because virtually every dog loves the taste of the spread), is also not as fatty as actual peanut butter;  your dog gets the taste and flavor of peanut butter without all the fat and sodium that usually comes with it!

Also, peanut butter is a never-ending treat; dogs keep licking and licking and the thick substance is still there!  Here are some cleaver ideas to add your dog’s favorite flavor to their diet:

• Many pet owners put peanut butter in their dogs’ Kong toys, or other tough, rubber toys for their dogs to teethe on.  The peanut butter is hard to get out of the toy, which serves as almost hours of entertainment for many dogs!
• Putting scoops of peanut butter on wax paper in the freezer makes a great and long-lasting treat for your pups as well.
• For gourmet, wholesale treats, also try filling an ice tray with dogdration.  Put the tray in the freezer and within hours your result: yummy, long-lasting peanut butter dog treats!  Maybe even try adding the ice cubes of flavored water to your dog’s Kong toy or other rubber toy, and watch your pet scurry to eat up all his treats!

If your dog loves the taste of peanut butter as much as Ophelia, order some dogdration today, to add some flavor to your dog’s fun.

If your dog begins emptying the cat bowl before he empties his own, he may be bored with his regular pet food.  Especially if your dog is older, and has been eating the same pet food  for years, it may be time for a change.

Not a change in dog food, but a change in flavorful and healthful treats!  While food changes in a dog’s diet may lead to stomach upset and diarrhea, there is no harm in adding some flavor to your dog’s bland food.

To supplement your dog’s dry food, try pouring some dogdration into his bowl, over the food, and sit back and watch as he devours his now savory cuisine!  The deionized liquid also adds some essential vitamins to your dog’s diet.  Within the beverage are all natural ingredients, allergen-free peanut flavor and glucosamine for hip and joint health.

In addition to the added flavor in your dog’s food, you can also give them gourmet dog treats, to curb their appetites.

Simply fill an ice tray with the premium pet water, freeze, and you have yummy peanut butter dog treats to spice up and vitalize their day.

If you’d like to order dogdration now, please visit our online store or phone us at 816.665.8627 to place an order.

According to many veterinarians and veterinary technicians, cooked pig ears that are sold and given to dogs, can be harmful to a dog’s digestive system, despite their yummy taste.  Dogs, particularly small dogs, can not handle digesting ham (or turkey), or anything, like a pig ear, that is greasy and oily.  These foods are just not as easily broken down in the digestive tract.  The consumption of these greasy foods usually cause diarrhea and other digestive problems.

While most dogs love treats like pig ears, they are not particularly good judges when it comes to what is good for them and what is bad for them.  As the owner, you must be careful about what you are feeding your dog, by omitting greasy and oily food from their diet, and augmenting their nutritious food that they consume.  This will not only improve their digestive system (not to mention making their business easier to clean up), but these measures of eliminating these fatty products will also keep your dog fit, thin and healthy.

Another, more harmful risk involving pig ears is that dogs can easily bite off a large piece of the ear, attempt to swallow it whole, and choke.  This is especially true for small dogs.

A healthy alternative to the harmful pig ears for dogs are our peanut butter dog treats!  These gourmet dog treats are quickly and easily made, and our human grade ingredients are very nutritious for dogs.  Simply fill an ice tray with a bottle of dogdration and freeze the liquid until your result are tasty frozen treats for your pups!

If you’d like to order dogdration now, please visit our online store or phone us at 816.665.8627 to place an order.