Hot Pet Trends with Cindy Alvey

Important Pet Safety Tips

customercare@animalattraction.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Just in time for Fourth of July celebrations, here are some important safety tips for you and your pets!

While it may seem like fun to take your dog with you to see the fireworks, your dog will definitely NOT think so!

Canned Food - A MUST For Our Cats!!

customercare@animalattraction.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

To start, let's dispel some myths.

First, dry food does not help clean teeth. In fact, dry food high in carbohydrates can actually CAUSE plaque and tartar to form on the tooth (later leading to gingivitis and tooth pain/loss.) Second, dry food is not healthier than canned food - just the opposite!

Pet Valentine's Day Treats

customercare@animalattraction.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Valentine’s Day…the day to show that special someone how much you love them, and who could be more special than that ever faithful, ever loving, fur-covered foot warmer of the 4-legged variety?

Protect your Pups' Paws with Pet-Safe Salt!

customercare@animalattraction.com — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

So, you've got a walkway full of ice. The kind you chip away at but doesn't seem to budge. You throw some salt down and take the dog for a walk. Is your salt safe for your dog to walk in? Most salts aren't....

Regular rock salt and chemical de-icers (sodium chloride and potassium chloride) Have you heard about the newest rage in doggy chews? Sweet Potatoes! I thought it was kind of crazy when one of our PetMAC customers told me about them, but I brought them in the shop and they have been selling like hotcakes!

One brand I really like is Sam's Yams. It's a small company based in Nevada and their customer service is excellent. The chews are simply dried sweet potatoes - that's it. Nothing

'Tis the Season for Giving

customercare@animalattraction.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again....what to get for Uncle George? Would Grams prefer a pink or peach sweater? Where do you find that thing-a-mig that little Bobby just can't live without? Well, what about the animals? Yes, I know... you've already gotten a stocking for Buster and some cute toys for Whiskers, but what about all the animals out there who don't HAVE families to love them? What's going to happen to them over the holidays and during the cold months to follow?

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!!

customercare@animalattraction.com — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Who needs Santa Claus when Santa Paws is here?!! Yep, Santa even remembers our furry friends during the holiday season! Just search the web and you'll find lots of places around the area offering "Photos with Santa" for dogs, and some even for cats! PetMAC's Santa photo sessions were so popular last year that we decided to add a special time for kitties to come visit Santa, away from the barking dogs!

Organic Doggy Kitchen - "Human-Tested, Doggy Approved"

customercare@animalattraction.com — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Falls Church, VA-based Organic Doggy Kitchen (ODK) makes great-tasting (so my dog has told me!) multi-grain dog treats made with human-grade, certified organic ingredients, free of preservatives and artificial colorings.

Certified organic foods are free of chemicals, pesticides, artificial preservatives, hormones or colorings, and therefore, safer for your beloved pets and better for the environment in which they are grown.

Are You Ready for a Furry Halloween?

customercare@animalattraction.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It’s that haunting time of year again! The time when cute Golden Retrievers turn into glowing skeletons, Dachshunds become Hot Dogs complete with ketchup or mustard, and cats don witch’s hats (well, for about 30 seconds, if you’re lucky!)

Why do we like to torture our animals so much by dressing them up so everyone will laugh and giggle at how cute they are? ‘Cause it&

Do You Believe in Dog?

customercare@animalattraction.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT

'i believe in dog' is a unique line of gifts and wearables just for dog lovers! ‘i believe in dog’ has a great variety of products such as trendy baseball caps and t-shirts, dog leashes, stylish frames, an adorable locket/keychain, business card holders, car stickers and even a compact flashlight – perfect for those long dog walks in the darkness of winter evenings! The phrase ‘i believe in dog’ was coined by Claire Liston to communicate with others who share her love of domestic dogs. Liston, who has spent many years rescuing and rehabilitating dogs in the Washington DC area, started this ongoing fundraiser to support dog rescue groups financially after a back injury left her less able to help physically. “The human-dog connection is unique, a tradition older than history itself, and one that is common to people in remote corners of the world. The trust that a human and a dog develop for one another in daily interaction transcends borders, language and religion. This is my way of expressing this most basic feeling towards dogs.”

‘i believe in dog’ products are not just for people who love their dogs, but for those who also have compassion for dogs who have been abandoned by their families and don’t have homes of their own. ‘i believe in dog’ donates 40% of the profits to dog rescue groups who often spend more on the dogs in their care than the adoption fees cover.

These are beautiful gifts for dog lovers to give one another— and be sure to keep one or two for yourself! Go check them out: www.ibelieveindog.com – it’s a perfect chance to get an early start on your holiday shopping!! ‘i believe in dog’ products can also be found at PetMAC in Arlington and DC so you can see the products in person and get a good feel for their quality. www.petmac.org